House Panel Advances Election Integrity Bills

One bill requires proof of citizenship to register to vote and the other would block foreign financial interference in U.S. elections. A Republican-led congressional panel advanced two election integrity bills on May 23, sending them to the House floor after several Democrat-proposed amendments failed. The Committee on House Administration considered HR 8399, the Preventing Foreign

House Passes Bill Barring Non-US Citizens From Voting in Local DC Elections

Texas Rep. August Pfluger’s measure exemplifies the House GOP seeking to get involved in local D.C. affairs. WASHINGTON—The House passed a bill on May 23 to prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in the District of Columbia. The final tally was 262–143, and 52 Democrats joined all Republicans in voting for it. The measure,