Suffolk Reporter

Rep. Nick LaLota of Suffolk County, New York, has expressed his support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which the House passed with his backing. LaLota co-sponsored the bill aimed at enhancing voter ID requirements in federal elections.

"As a former Commissioner of the Suffolk County Board of Elections, I deeply respect the dual importance of ballot access and election integrity," stated LaLota. He emphasized his commitment to the balance of making voting accessible while maintaining rigor in electoral processes. "The SAVE Act, which passed the House today with my support, includes a commonsense voter ID requirement backed by over 80% of Americans—including strong majorities of Republicans, independents, and even Democrats. This measure helps prevent fraud and strengthens public confidence in our elections."

The bill, known as the SAVE Act, seeks to bolster existing laws by mandating documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. It addresses enforcement gaps and aims to aid states in maintaining precise voter rolls by granting free access to federal databases, identifying, and removing non-citizens erroneously registered. The initiative is designed to ensure eligible voters, including military personnel abroad and individuals with name changes, face no undue hurdles when casting their ballots.