New Voting Bill Sparks Debate Over Voter Access and Potential Disenfranchisement

The SAVE Act, a bill recently passed by the House of Representatives, has sparked significant debate due to its potential impact on voter access. The bill mandates in-person voting with strict identification requirements, including the use of a passport or original birth certificate. This poses a significant challenge for women who have changed their names, potentially disenfranchising a large number of voters. One author, Joni Ray, in a recent TikTok video, highlights the issue, stating, "If this bill passes the Senate, 69 million women who have changed their names will be ineligible to vote." The video also notes that many Americans do not possess passports, creating further barriers to voting. This raises concerns about potential voter suppression and the fairness of the electoral process. The bill's sponsor, the Republican Party, has yet to publicly address these concerns. The 5 Calls app is suggested as a tool for citizens to contact their senators and voice their opinions on the bill.

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SAVE Act complicates voter registration for some spouses

Congressional Republicans are pushing to pass a bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to