The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is taking public comment on a petition to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship on the National Mail Voter Registration Form.

The window to comment closes October 20th.

Use our form to submit a clear, respectful comment asking the EAC to grant the petition under Docket ID: EAC-2025-0236. We’ll deliver your comment on your behalf.

This does not replace our push for the SAVE Act—we still need Congress to codify this standard in law. But we can do both: add your comment now and keep working with us to pass the SAVE Act.

Opponents will send an avalanche of comments; don’t let theirs be the only voices heard. A few sentences from you can make the difference!

Below are some examples of what to say. No matter what you decide to submit as your comment, urge the EAC to approve the petition and update the National Mail Voter Registration Form and its regulations to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, so only Americans vote in American elections.

Example A:

I am writing in support of the petition submitted by the America First Legal Foundation requiring documentary proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Federal elections must reflect the voices of citizens alone, as intended by the Constitution and federal law. Requiring proof of citizenship is a reasonable, commonsense safeguard that ensures only eligible voters participate in selecting federal representatives. Simply signing a form will not stop voter fraud and lacks verification. I urge the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to accept this petition and begin the rulemaking process to strengthen the reliability of voter registration.

Example B:

I support the petition to require documentary proof of citizenship on the National Mail Voter Registration Form. Without verifying that voters are citizens — with documentation — the EAC is not serving the American people. Many essential federal functions—such as obtaining a passport, REAL ID, or entering military service—already rely on documentary proof. Applying a similar standard for federal voter registration is common sense.

Example C:

I urge the Commission to move forward with the proposed rulemaking to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration. Public confidence in elections depends on trust that only eligible voters participate. Just signing a form even if there are legal penalties does not actually ensure voters are who they say they are. The petition from the America First Legal Foundation offers a clear, objective standard that strengthens the integrity of the registration process and protects citizens.

Example D:

I support requiring voter registration applicants to provide documentary proof of citizenship. Election officials are tasked with administering voter rolls accurately, yet current federal standards leave them without the tools to verify citizenship in a uniform manner. Providing accepted forms of proof, such as passports or Real ID-compliant licenses indicating citizenship, will allow for consistent enforcement across all states and reduce uncertainty in the registration process. This petition offers a simple solution to help local election officials do their job easier.

Example E:

I write to express support for the petition to initiate rulemaking requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections. The forms of identification listed in the proposal are already widely used for government services and travel, and they are easily accessible to any eligible citizens. The far Left will say this policy would create a barrier for some people to participate in elections. That simply is not true. This petition, if implemented, will ensure that the federal voter registration system respects the foundational principle that voting in federal elections is a right reserved to U.S. citizens. I encourage the Election Assistance Commission to adopt this proposal and begin the rule-making process.