Bill > HRes1071

This Resolution, originating from the House of Representatives, asserts that granting the right to vote to individuals who are in the United States illegally undermines the value of the vote itself, referred to as "the franchise," and consequently reduces the influence of votes cast by United States citizens. The resolution's preamble highlights the importance of voting in a democracy, the constitutional protections against voting discrimination, and the need to safeguard elections from interference, including illegal voting. It specifically mentions San Francisco's allowance of non-citizens, including those who are undocumented, to vote in school board elections as a point of concern, while also acknowledging that federal law already prohibits non-citizens from voting in federal elections.