A Resolution urging the Department of State to comply with the lawful requests for information from the United States Department of Justice and immediately fulfill its obligations to adequately steward the election system of this Commonwealth by fully cooperating with Federal authorities in their efforts to prevent and investigate the registration of noncitizens to vote.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution urges the Pennsylvania Department of State to fully cooperate with the U.S. Department of Justice in investigating voter registration, specifically regarding the registration of noncitizens. It stems from a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department seeking information from the Department of State to ensure compliance with federal election laws. The resolution emphasizes the importance of sharing data to prevent election fraud and uphold election integrity, and calls for collaboration between state and federal agencies.
Key provisions
- Urges the Pennsylvania Department of State to comply with requests from the U.S. Department of Justice.
- Calls for full cooperation with federal authorities in investigating voter registration.
- Specifically addresses the registration of noncitizens to vote.
- Highlights the potential for litigation and wasted taxpayer dollars if the Department of State does not comply.
- Requests collaboration between executive agencies and the federal government to enforce immigration laws.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Department of State
- U.S. Department of Justice
- Pennsylvania Voters
- Noncitizens seeking to register to vote in Pennsylvania
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Notable changes
- The resolution focuses on increased cooperation between state and federal agencies regarding voter registration.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Joseph D'Orsie
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