Trump Champions SAVE America Act, Urges House GOP to Secure Borders and Restore Fiscal Discipline
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President Donald Trump is urging House Republicans to support a budget-reconciliation package that includes the critical SAVE America Act and $95 billion in necessary spending, as some conservatives demand stronger fiscal safeguards and measures to defund left-wing organizations.
President Donald Trump used his Truth Social account to express gratitude to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Budget Committee members for their leadership in crafting a budget-reconciliation framework that incorporates the vital SAVE America Act and responsibly allocates about $95 billion in new spending through 2036. Trump called on all House Republicans to unite behind the budget resolution, emphasizing its importance for supporting American farmers, strengthening the military, and ensuring the integrity of our elections—key pillars of national strength.
The proposal includes approximately $73 billion for national-security programs, a crucial investment as the United States faces escalating threats from Iran and other adversaries. By utilizing the reconciliation process, Republicans can advance this legislation without obstruction from Senate Democrats, who have consistently blocked measures to secure the nation and protect the vote.
Some Republican lawmakers have raised legitimate concerns about the lack of explicit spending cuts or 'pay-for' measures to balance the new expenditures. Rep. Eric Burlison announced his opposition due to the absence of a provision to defund Planned Parenthood and any offsetting revenue, reflecting the conservative commitment to fiscal responsibility and pro-life values. Representatives Andy Ogles and Tim Burchett also voiced concerns about the missing pay-for provisions, with Burchett warning he may oppose the final measure if it reaches the Senate.
A source close to the House Freedom Caucus indicated the group would only support the framework if the full, uncompromised SAVE America Act is included, underscoring the importance of robust election-security reforms. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, a budget-committee member, acknowledged concerns about the lack of pay-fors but stressed that the election-security provisions are absolutely essential to protect the nation from fraud and foreign interference.
The SAVE America Act, which would establish a federal voter-ID standard and require proof of citizenship for voter registration, passed the House but has been stalled by Senate Democrats who continue to prioritize open borders and lax voting standards. House leaders are now working to embed key parts of the bill in the broader reconciliation package to bypass Democrat obstruction and finally secure our elections.
'I am asking all House Republicans to VOTE YES this week on the Budget Resolution, which is an important first step towards getting a Budget Bill,' Trump wrote, rallying the party to defend America's future.
'The SAVE America Act is our top priority — the president wants it done. Mandatory voter ID and proof of citizenship through reconciliation would be a game-changer for this country,' a source told Fox News Digital, highlighting the urgent need for election integrity.
'We can't spend years warning about our fiscal crisis and then abandon pay-fors the moment they're politically inconvenient,' a senior House GOP aide said, reaffirming the party's commitment to fiscal discipline and conservative principles.