Voter Integrity Protection Act

# Voter Integrity Protection Act (HR 58) Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would increase penalties for non-U.S. citizens who vote in federal elections. Currently, it's illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal elections, but this bill would make voting while unlawfully present in the U.S. an "aggravated felony" — a serious criminal classification.

It would also make unlawfully present non-citizens who knowingly vote in federal elections deportable (subject to removal from the country). **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill specifically targets non-U.S. citizens who are unlawfully present in the country. An aggravated felony conviction would have serious consequences beyond criminal penalties, including making someone ineligible for citizenship, making them deportable, and barring them from establishing "good moral character" needed for naturalization. The bill builds on existing federal law that already prohibits non-citizens from voting in federal elections—it simply increases the penalties for violating that prohibition. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.