Rep. Chip Roy, currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas’ 21st district, took to social media on April 10, 2025, to discuss the SAVE Act. This legislative proposal emphasizes protecting the voting rights of American citizens by preventing non-citizens from participating in federal elections.
On April 10, 2025, at 13:33 UTC, the press office for Rep. Chip Roy shared a statement about the SAVE Act. The statement conveyed Rep. Roy’s belief that “The SAVE Act protects every American citizen’s right to vote, preventing their votes from being canceled out by non-citizens voting in federal elections.” The full text of this statement can be viewed here.
Subsequently, at 14:34 UTC on the same day, Rep. Roy reiterated the sentiments of the American populace regarding voting rights, stating, “The American people have spoken very clearly that they believe only American citizens should vote in American elections.” He urged viewers to watch his address on the House floor regarding the bill before the impending House vote.
Later that day, the passage of the SAVE Act in the House was announced at 15:23 UTC with a succinct message from Rep. Roy’s social media account: “REP. ROY’S SAVE ACT HAS PASSED THE HOUSE!”
Chip Roy, born in Bethesda, Maryland, in 1972, has been a congressional member since 2019, succeeding Lamar Smith. Situated in Austin, he graduated from the University of Virginia in 1994 and holds a JD from the University of Texas-Austin, earned in 2003. His legislative endeavors continue to reflect his advocacy for citizen-exclusive voting rights.
