H.Res. 576 — Introduced in House

IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 576 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 6, 2023Ms. Malliotakis submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants and noncitizens the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens. Whereas voting is fundamental to a functioning democracy; Whereas the Constitution prohibits discrimination in voting based on race, sex, poll taxes, and age; Whereas it is of paramount importance that the United States maintains the legitimacy of its elections and protects them from interference, including interference from foreign threats and illegal voting; Whereas New York City, New York, has enacted a law in violation of the Constitution to allow certain noncitizens who reside in New York City for only 30 days to be eligible to vote in local elections for mayor, city council, and others; Whereas mayors incentivize the mass migration of tens of thousands of individuals taking advantage of the Biden administration’s open borders by offering free housing and other services; and Whereas the Constitution and Federal law prohibit noncitizens from voting in elections for Federal office: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes that allowing illegal immigrants and noncitizens the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.