Ahead of State of the Union, debate grows over Save America Act and voting rules
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Trump is expected to push voter citizenship proof in his State of the Union, as election expert calls the system secure and warns of added barriers.
One issue President Donald Trump is expected to address during his State of the Union speech Tuesday is voting integrity. Trump has been pushing for Congress to approve the Save America Act, which would require voters to provide proof of citizenship when registering.
The bill also calls for states to take steps to ensure only U.S. citizens are registered.
The measure passed the House but could face challenges in the Senate. The League of Women Voters has opposed the legislation, saying it would create another barrier to voting.
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Trump has also suggested he would sign an executive order requiring election officials to review a person’s identification before allowing them to vote. Although some officials have expressed concern over this provision, 83% of Americans said in 2025 that they support requiring photo identification at polls, according to the Pew Research Center.
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