WASHINGTON — Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan is continuing to advocate for the SAVE America Act, calling the proposal a “common sense” measure aimed at strengthening election security ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
Jordan, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, discussed the legislation during an interview Wednesday, arguing that U.S. elections should include voter identification requirements and proof of citizenship.
The proposed SAVE America Act would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. Supporters say the measure would strengthen election integrity, while opponents argue it could create barriers for eligible voters who may not have immediate access to the required documentation.
Jordan also criticized the current direction of the Democratic Party, referencing the victories of several progressive candidates in New York primary elections earlier this week.
In addition to election legislation, Jordan provided an update on the House Judiciary Committee’s investigation into Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue.
He said the committee is seeking additional documents and communications as part of its congressional oversight responsibilities. Jordan also noted that the U.S. Department of Justice is conducting its own investigation into allegations involving donor fraud and foreign contributions connected to the platform.
Looking ahead to the November elections, Jordan expressed concerns about widespread mail-in voting, saying absentee voting should primarily be reserved for military personnel, Americans living overseas and others who cannot vote in person on Election Day.
He also criticized a recent federal court ruling that blocked the Trump administration from using a revised immigration database to verify voter registration records, arguing the decision could affect election security efforts.
The SAVE America Act remains under consideration in Congress, while broader debates over voter registration requirements, mail-in voting and election security continue ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
