WASHINGTON, D.C. — During the House of Representatives’ final week before the District Work Period, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) voted three times for legislation that would strengthen oversight and preserve the integrity of America’s federal elections.

The FY27 National Defense Authorization Act incorporated the SAVE America Act in its entirety, the SAVE and Protect America Act budget resolution established funding levels to implement election integrity provisions, and the Stop Insider Trading Act included key provisions of the legislation. Together, these measures advance requirements for government-issued photo ID when voting and proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.  

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans said, “The American people should feel confident in the security of their elections. Participation in the democratic process is a sacred right afforded by our Constitution, and one reserved for American citizens. Presenting a photo ID at the polls is a commonsense measure that is supported by more than 80% of the American public.”

Kiggans has been a longtime advocate for election integrity. As a member of the Virginia State Senate in 2022, she introduced SB 211, legislation that requires the State Registrar of Vital Records to transmit weekly, rather than monthly, reports of deceased individuals to the Department of Elections , allowing local election officials to more quickly remove deceased voters from the Commonwealth’s registration rolls. The Congresswoman also co-sponsored the SAVE Act in the 118th to Congress to require proof of citizenship to vote, and voted for the same legislation in 2025.

“Regardless of political party, every American should have confidence that their elections are conducted fairly, securely, and in accordance with the law,” she said. “Strengthening election integrity and protecting the constitutional right of every eligible citizen isn’t mutually exclusive, they go hand-in-hand. I will continue to support commonsense policies that improve transparency, limit fraud, and uphold the democratic values outlined in our Constitution.”

Background:

In 2025, Pew Research Center found 83% of Americans support requiring a photo ID to vote.

In 2024, Gallup found 84% of Americans support requiring a photo ID to vote, and 83% support providing a proof of citizenship when registering to vote for the first time.