The act already requires that applicants attest under penalty of perjury that they meet the qualifications to register to vote. including citizenship. The requirement of citizenship will be printed on every voter registration form. As a champion of the democratic system. our country must dismantle the obstacles to voter registration. Just as we removed barriers to voting itself. such as poll taxes and literacy tests. Section 13 of the Senate bill. which opens the door to discrimination. threatens the spirit and intent of motorvoter legislation. I strongly oppose the adoption of this provision in the conference report and would urge House conferees to reject the Senate language.
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