Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Proposes Bill to Restructure Elections and Exclude Non-Citizens

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene proposes a bill that would exclude non-citizens from the census and require proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections. The bill, called the "Making American Election Great Again Act," aims to address concerns about national security and fair representation. Greene claims that the current system is being "invaded" with tens of millions of non-citizens, which is leading to Americans feeling unrepresented in Washington.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has introduced the "Making American Election Great Again Act," a legislative proposal that aims to exclude non-citizens from the U.S. Census and require proof of citizenship for federal voting. The bill, announced on July 2, 2025, is part of a broader debate about national security, fair representation, and the allocation of political power and federal funds.

The current U.S. Census, conducted every ten years, counts all residents regardless of citizenship status. This comprehensive count determines congressional representation and the distribution of federal funds for essential services like schools and hospitals, as well as electoral and congressional seats [1]. However, Rep. Greene argues that the current system is being "invaded" with tens of millions of non-citizens, which is leading to Americans feeling unrepresented in Washington.

Greene's bill proposes limiting the census to American citizens and requiring states to redraw congressional districts based on this count, which could significantly alter political dynamics and federal funding allocations. The bill also mandates proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections, a move that could impact states with large noncitizen populations like New York and California [2].

The proposed legislation aligns with a broader debate about voting rights and election security in the U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) has also introduced the Equal Representation Act, which aims to ensure only legal citizens are counted for congressional and electoral college purposes [3].

The debate over who "counts" in America continues to intensify, with significant implications for the nation's political landscape and resource distribution. If successful, the proposed bills could lead to legal challenges and potential shifts in power and funding.

References:
[1] https://kfoxtv.com/news/nation-world/fact-check-team-republican-push-for-citizen-only-census-count-sparks-debate-congressional-citizenship-federal-funds-bureau-marjorie-taylor-greene-elections-bill-hagery
[2] https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46407110/marjorie-taylor-greene-backs-move-to-create-new-census-that-only-counts-us-citizens-calls-for-proof-of-citizenship-in-elections-americans-dont-feel-like-theyre-represented
[3] https://katu.com/news/nation-world/fact-check-team-republican-push-for-citizen-only-census-count-sparks-debate-congressional-citizenship-federal-funds-bureau-marjorie-taylor-greene-elections-bill-hagery