 It's already illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal elections. It's also illegal to register to vote if you aren't eligible. Federal voter registration forms require you to attest that you are a U.S. citizen. Some local elections allow non-citizen participation, but it is not the norm. There is no evidence of widespread non-citizen voting. That was from the article in The Guardian. And back to the House floor, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat from New York, the minority leader, speaking in opposition to the bill.