House Considers Trump-Backed Voter ID Bill for Citizenship Proof

April 10, 2025, 9:21 am

U.S. House Republicans are advancing a legislative proposal that would mandate proof of U.S. citizenship as a requirement for registering to vote in federal elections. This move, strongly backed by President Trump’s agenda, is part of broader efforts to reshape the nation’s electoral processes. Lawmakers argue that the bill is necessary for protecting election integrity, while critics contend that it may suppress voter participation. The bill’s progress is being closely watched amid intensifying debates over civil rights and electoral reform.

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citynews.ca / House will consider GOP bill requiring proof of US citizenship for voting, a Trump priority

House Republicans are set to consider a Trump-backed bill that would require proof of citizenship for registering to vote in federal elections, part of broader efforts to reshape U.S. election procedures.

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