"Republican Election Bills: A Nationwide Push for Election Reform"
Republican members of Congress introduced a new federal elections bill in Georgia, aiming to promote their vision for trustworthy elections by replicating many of Georgia's existing voting laws. The bill would limit private funding for election administration, penalize states allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections, and prohibit federal agencies from participating in voter registration activities. However, the bill faces a difficult path in Congress, as Democrats control the Senate. Democrats criticized the bill for focusing on preventing voter fraud without expanding voter registration and access. The bill's rollout in Georgia creates a contrast between the two parties ahead of the next presidential election year.