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- Rep. Katherine Clark, a leading House Democrat, criticized the GOP-backed SAVE Act, saying it suppresses voting by requiring citizenship proof.
- She argued the bill targets a key Democratic demographic and would disproportionately affect working women.
- Clark and other Democrats labeled the legislation voter suppression.
- Rep. Becca Balint noted that over 46% of U.S. citizens lack a passport, raising accessibility concerns.
- Republican Rep. Bryan Steil said free IDs should be available for those without them.
