Dear Senator [Senator’s Last Name],
I am writing to express my concerns about the SAVE Act, which would require Americans to provide citizenship documentation every time they register or re-register to vote. This bill would create significant barriers to voter participation, especially for the 21 million Americans who do not have immediate access to birth certificates, passports, or naturalization papers.
The SAVE Act would undermine methods of registration that many Americans rely on, including mail registration, voter registration drives, and online systems. Requiring in-person submission of citizenship documents before election deadlines would make it more difficult for eligible voters to participate, particularly voters of color, young voters, and those who have changed their names.
Additionally, the bill’s vague failsafe provision offers no real solution for those without immediate documentation, and its criminalization of election officials who process applicants without physical proof of citizenship would further discourage registration.
The SAVE Act would disenfranchise millions of eligible Americans, and I urge you to oppose it. Access to voting is a fundamental right, and this bill would undermine that principle.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Your City, State, Zip Code]
[Your Email Address]