Greene’s Bold Bill: Proof of Citizenship to Vote, Citizen-Only Census Shakes Up U.S. Politics

Washington, D.C. - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is stirring the political pot with a bold new bill that could shake up the U.S. electoral system. The Georgia Republican is drafting legislation to mandate proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections and to overhaul the census to count only U.S. citizens for determining House seat apportionment.

This move, which Greene claims has the backing of President Donald Trump, aims to tighten the screws on electoral integrity. She argues it’s a matter of national security, warning that unchecked voting could lead to a 'world takeover' of American politics. The proposal challenges the current practice, where the Census Bureau includes unauthorized immigrants in the population counts used to allocate House seats.

The 14th Amendment currently mandates counting all persons for apportionment, but Greene’s bill would pivot to a citizen-only model. This could dramatically shift political power, potentially reducing House seats in states with higher immigrant populations while boosting others. The ripple effect would extend to the Electoral College, reshaping presidential elections.

Greene’s plan has sparked heated debate, with critics arguing it could disenfranchise communities and skew representation. Supporters, however, see it as a necessary step to prioritize American citizens in the democratic process.