This week, the House passed the SAVE America Act, a law designed to ensure only American citizens can vote in federal elections. The act strengthens the National Voter Registration Act by requiring states to verify citizenship, remove non-citizens from voter rolls, and hold officials accountable for knowingly registering ineligible voters.

Myth vs. Fact

MYTH: The SAVE America Act will block people who changed their name from voting.
FACT: Most citizens already have updated IDs showing their birth information. For those who have not, states will be required to provide a process to register.

MYTH: Everyone needs a passport to vote.
FACT: Any government-issued ID showing U.S. citizenship works, including REAL IDs or military IDs. A passport is only one option.

MYTH: The law is unnecessary because non-citizens cannot vote.
FACT: Federal law forbids non-citizens from voting, but current rules prevent states from checking citizenship. The SAVE America Act closes this loophole and protects every American vote.

The SAVE America Act is about election integrity, protecting citizens, and restoring public trust. One illegal vote is one too many.

I recently reintroduced the Migrant Child Safety Act with Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) to make sure unaccompanied migrant children in federal custody are placed safely. During the Biden Administration, it was exposed that federal law was not protecting children, resulting in tens of thousands released to sponsors without proper vetting or follow-up, leaving them vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, and trafficking.

The Trump Administration’s successful crackdown on the border and improvements to our immigration system have largely solved this problem. That is what it is time to pass this legislation, to ensure future administrations who are asleep at the wheel do not endanger any child by putting commonsense safeguards into law. This bill requires full background checks on sponsors, verification of familial relationships, follow-ups after placement, and coordination with state and local child welfare agencies. It also directs the Office of Refugee Resettlement to contact a child’s parents whenever possible before placement.

Children in federal custody deserve to be safe. This bill ensures that child protection is not optional and that future administrations cannot weaken these basic safeguards.

📖 Read more about the Migrant Child Safety Act HERE.

I attended the Oshkosh SonRise Church Mission Gala and was inspired by the work of Calvary Chapel Roatan in supporting families and communities in the Bay Islands of Honduras. It’s encouraging to see the positive impact of outreach, education, and local programs on communities both near and far.

I visited the Oshkosh Winter Farmers Market this past weekend and enjoyed seeing local farmers, artisans, and community members coming together. It’s great to see the variety of local products and the energy that makes Oshkosh such a vibrant community.

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