President Joe Biden is vowing to block the SAVE Act, which would require proof of American citizenship before voter registration. The Biden administration opposes the bill, stating it would make it harder for eligible Americans to register to vote.
Key Points
President Joe Biden opposes the SAVE Act
The administration believes the current laws effectively prevent noncitizen voting
The administration supports the Freedom to Vote Act as an alternative
Pros
The Biden administration believes the current laws are working well to prevent noncitizen voting
Supports passage of the Freedom to Vote Act which includes restoring voting rights to felons and implementing mail-in voting and automatic voter registration
Cons
Opposition to a widely popular requirement for proof of citizenship to vote