WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), an original cosponsor of the SAVE America Act, released the following statement:
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) “If the United States cannot have fair and secure elections, then we hardly have a country anymore. President Trump is absolutely right: While states have a constitutional duty to administer elections, Congress has an important role to play in protecting our elections and we must act with urgency.
That is why it is vital that the Senate pass the SAVE America Act, legislation amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require that individuals present proof of citizenship to register to vote and mandate photo-ID at the ballot box.
This is a constitutional and commonsense security measure. Over 80% of Americans agree with Voter-ID laws. If you have to show ID in order to buy alcohol or rent a car, you should have to show ID in order to vote.
All of us want fair and secure elections. That’s why I’m proud to stand with President Trump and why I’m urging my colleagues to do whatever it takes to pass the SAVE America Act!”
