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Rep. Chip Roy Press Office shared details regarding the recent House passage of the SAVE Act through its social media channel on April 10, 2025. The tweets communicate Rep. Roy's sentiments on the bill's approval and provide insights into the legislation's content and voting results.

On April 10, 2025, Rep. Chip Roy expressed his satisfaction following the House of Representatives' approval of the SAVE Act. Reflecting on the legislative process, he noted the bipartisan support received despite facing opposition. In a statement, Rep. Roy remarked, “Despite the ridiculous attacks and purposeful misinformation spread about the bill, I am pleased to see that the House of Representatives once again passed the SAVE Act on a bipartisan basis to ensure only U.S. citizens.”

Further elaborating on the legislation in a subsequent post, the representative highlighted its aim to amend the National Voter Registration Act, emphasizing the requirement for proof of citizenship during voter registration. This was captured in his statement, “The legislation was sponsored by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), and would amend the National Voter Registration Act to require states to obtain proof of citizenship in person from people registering to vote.”

Additionally, data from The Blaze was shared, detailing the passage outcome of the legislation. Rep. Chip Roy's initiative saw a narrow approval margin, as depicted in the details documented, stating, "The SAVE Act, which was spearheaded by Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, passed in a near party-line vote with 216 Republicans voting for the bill and 208 Democrats voting against it."

In a broader scope, Chip Roy is currently serving in the U.S. Congress, representing Texas’s 21st district, a role he has held since 2019 following Lamar Smith’s tenure. Born in Bethesda, Maryland, in 1972, Roy lives in Austin and holds degrees from the University of Virginia and the University of Texas-Austin.

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