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Rep. Ben Cline Votes for SAVE America Act to Safeguard Election Integrity

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This press release from Representative Ben Cline (R-VA) was published on 2026-02-12 and titled "Rep. Ben Cline Votes for SAVE America Act to Safeguard Election Integrity". It focuses on voting rights.

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Rep. Ben Cline Votes for SAVE America Act to Safeguard Election Integrity

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted in favor of H.R. 22, the SAVE America Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21). The bill would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, remove non-citizens from state voter rolls, and require a valid photo ID to vote. It would also mandate in-person verification of citizenship during voter registration. “The SAVE Act is a crucial step in preserving the integrity of our elections,” said Rep. Cline. “The right to vote is one of the most sacred responsibilities of American citizenship. Ensuring that only U.S. citizens participate in federal elections is a commonsense safeguard that upholds the rule of law and strengthens public confidence in our democratic system. My vote sends a clear message that Republicans are committed to defending free and fair elections and to protecting the voice of every eligible American voter.” Currently, in several states, non-citizens have been able to obtain driver’s licenses, creating loopholes where these individuals can illegally register and vote in federal elections. While federal law reserves voting in federal elections as a scarce privilege for U.S. citizens, it has often undermined state efforts to enforce proof-of-citizenship requirements. Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and a Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children.

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Rep. Ben Cline Votes for SAVE America Act to Safeguard Election Integrity WASHINGTON – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted in favor of H.R. 22, the SAVE America Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21). The bill would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, remove non-citizens from state voter rolls, and require a valid photo ID to vote. It would also mandate in-person verification of citizenship during voter registration. “The SAVE Act is a crucial step in preserving the integrity of our elections,” said Rep. Cline. “The right to vote is one of the most sacred responsibilities of American citizenship. Ensuring that only U.S. citizens participate in federal elections is a commonsense safeguard that upholds the rule of law and strengthens public confidence in our democratic system. My vote sends a clear message that Republicans are committed to defending free and fair elections and to protecting the voice of every eligible American voter.” Currently, in several states, non-citizens have been able to obtain driver’s licenses, creating loopholes where these individuals can illegally register and vote in federal elections. While federal law reserves voting in federal elections as a scarce privilege for U.S. citizens, it has often undermined state efforts to enforce proof-of-citizenship requirements. Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and a Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children.