A Republican-backed bill would upend voter registration. Here are 8 things to know

Potential young voters get information at a voter registration desk at California State University, Los Angeles, on Oct. 22, 2024. The Republican-backed SAVE Act would add documentary proof-of-citizenship requirements to voter registration.

Congressional Republicans are pushing legislation that would make sweeping changes to voter registration, including requiring those signing up to present documents proving U.S. citizenship.

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