Trump-backed election security bill advances through key House committee
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A bill to require proof of citizenship to vote advanced through a key procedural hurdle on Thursday, moving it closer to a House-wide vote.
"Preventing noncitizen voting and foreign influence in our elections is a critical component of restoring trust in our elections. I look forward to seeing these measures come to the Floor for consideration soon," committee Chairman Bryan Steil, R-Wis., said in a statement. Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
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The legislation would require states to obtain documentary proof of citizenship in order for a person to register to vote in federal elections, while also mandating that they purge noncitizens from existing voter rolls.