Noncitizen voting bill advances as Republicans continue messaging push

The House Administration Committee advanced a pair of messaging bills Thursday along party lines that Republicans said would curb foreign interference in U.S. elections and would prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections — something federal law already forbids.  

Chairman Bryan Steil argued that the legislation was necessary to restore Americans’ shaken faith in the validity of federal vote counts.  

“When Americans are more confident that our elections are secure, they’re more likely to participate,” the Wisconsin Republican said. “As chairman of this committee, my focus is on increasing confidence and participation in our elections.”