Representative Byron Donalds is urging Senate Republicans to take decisive action and eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE Act, legislation requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration. The bill, which passed the House in April 2025, has been stalled in the Senate for months, raising concerns among conservatives about election integrity and non-citizen voting.

The SAVE Act directly addresses longstanding Republican worries that current voter registration processes may allow ineligible individuals to participate in federal elections. Donalds has argued that overcoming procedural hurdles like the filibuster is essential to ensuring that every vote cast in the United States reflects the legitimate participation of citizens.

In public statements, Donalds emphasized that the bill is not only about enforcing citizenship verification but also about strengthening trust in the electoral system. “We cannot allow procedural delays or partisan obstacles to prevent common-sense reforms that protect the integrity of our democracy,” he said, highlighting the urgency of Senate action.

Supporters of the SAVE Act view it as a critical step toward nationwide voter security, ensuring that federal elections are fair and transparent. By advocating for the elimination of the filibuster in this instance, Donalds is pushing for legislative tools that enable Republicans to pass meaningful election reforms without obstruction.

As the Senate continues to debate procedural rules and the future of voting legislation, the call from Donalds underscores a broader push within the Republican Party to implement reforms that guarantee every vote cast is legally valid and backed by proof of citizenship.