Yesterday, the U.S. House voted to approve the SAVE Act, a bill that could result in the disfranchisement of MILLIONS of eligible voters – especially women. I am appalled that Republicans would even consider bringing this terrible bill to the floor for a vote, and I am disgusted that it has passed.
This is just another attempt by Republicans to strip away voting rights and dismantle our democracy.
Democrats have been sounding the alarm on this bill for a very important reason – this bill requires Americans to provide proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
The catch: According to the Brennan Center for Justice, over 21 million citizens don’t have easy access to these documents. Additionally, 69 million married women in America who have legally changed their last names and do not have birth certificates to match may be silenced.
Shontel Brown is proud to be elected as the Congresswoman for Ohio’s 11th District. She has spent the last decade serving the people of Ohio and building coalitions. As she enters her second full term in Congress, she will use that experience to continue the fight for affordable quality health care, jobs that pay fair wages, a strong public education system, and to preserve and protect our democracy for generations to come. Will you join her and be the change we need?
