Arizona Politics

Hamadeh Introduces Bill Codifying Trump's Election Integrity Executive Order

Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has introduced a bill that would codify President Donald Trump's executive order concerning election integrity into law.

In late March, President Trump issued Executive Order 14248, titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections. " This order establishes various measures to clean up voter rolls, prevent fraud, and restrict mail-in voting.

For instance, the Election Assistance Commission will require more rigorous proof of citizenship in voter registration forms, chiefly government-issued IDs. Similarly, the State and Homeland Security Departments and Social Security must allow states to access Federal databases to verify the eligibility of people registering to vote.

Other measures include setting a single Election Day deadline to tabulate ballots. Any states that do not comply with these measures will have their federal funding withdrawn.

Rep. Hamadeh's H.R. 2499 would codify these provisions into law.

"In Arizona, we have seen what the mismanagement of voter rolls, failed election infrastructure, and corrupt courts can do to destroy voter confidence and faith in our system overall," said Rep. Hamadeh in his press release, adding, "We are taking swift action to rebuild citizens' trust in our elections through comprehensive and meaningful election integrity legislation."

Representative Claudia Tenney (R-NY), the bill's cosponsor, said, "As Chair of the Election Integrity Caucus, I am thrilled to see President Trump sign an Executive Order aimed at securing our elections and restoring confidence in our democratic process."

"This Executive Order removes illegal immigrants from voter rolls, mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration, and revokes the Biden administration's unconstitutional Executive Order 14019," Rep. Tenney continued, further noting, "It is crucial that President Trump's EO be codified into law to ensure its full effect. President Trump and the Election Integrity Caucus are committed to ensuring our elections remain free, fair, and secure."

At the beginning of March, Hamadeh introduced legislation mandating that Federal election ballots be printed solely in English, saying, "Federal elections should be conducted in English—clear, consistent, and without exceptions."

Grayson Bakich

Florida born and raised, Grayson Bakich is a recent recipient of a Master’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida. His thesis examined recent trends in political polarization and how this leads into justification of violence.

Recent Posts

Abe Hamadeh Reveals Biden Admin Spied On Him Under 'Quiet Skies' Program

Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) is accusing the Biden Administration of spying on him through the…

2 days ago

Ruben Gallego Demands Answers on Trump's Pfizer Agreement

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is demanding answers after President Donald Trump reached an agreement with…

2 days ago

Stanton Urges University of Arizona to Reject Trump Administration's Higher Education Compact

Representative Greg Stanton has urged the University of Arizona to reject a Trump administration proposal…

2 days ago

Crane Doesn't Want Paycheck During Government Shutdown

As the federal government enters its second day of shutdown, Arizona Republican Representative Eli Crane…

2 days ago

Mayes Indicts Florida Man for Stealing Arizona Education Funds

Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Thursday that her office has secured an indictment against a…

2 days ago

Court Ruling No Longer Requires Surgery for Changing Gender on Birth Certificates

A federal court in Tucson has ruled that Arizona can no longer require transgender individuals…

2 days ago