GOP Rep. Steil warns of foreign voting risks in DC election laws

House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil has raised concerns that Democrats may use Washington, D.C.'s voting laws as a model to allow foreign nationals to vote in U.S. elections. He highlighted a scenario where a foreign citizen residing in D.C. for 30 days could participate in local elections. To combat this, Steil advocated for the SAVE Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration. The House passed this act in July, with some bipartisan support. Meanwhile, Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, emphasized election security measures in his state, including a law requiring absentee ballot reporting by 8 p.m. on election night. This change aims to enhance transparency and security in the voting process. Some Republican leaders speculate that Democrats may be reluctant to enforce stricter election integrity measures to potentially benefit from illegal voting. Cleta Mitchell, chairwoman of the Election Integrity Network, echoed these concerns, referencing the Help America Vote Act and the need for identity verification before voter registration. The SAVE Act is seen as a crucial step in ensuring that only U.S. citizens can vote, and its passage in the Senate is being urged by its supporters.