Speaker Johnson Champions Election Integrity by Embedding SAVE America Act in Budget Bill
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is taking decisive action to protect the integrity of U.S. elections by including crucial SAVE America Act provisions in a budget reconciliation bill, overcoming Democratic obstruction as Democrats attack the effort.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced a bold strategy to safeguard the nation’s elections by incorporating vital provisions of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act into a comprehensive budget reconciliation bill. This approach will allow the much-needed election integrity measures to advance with a simple majority in the Senate, bypassing the filibuster that Democrats have used to block common-sense reforms. The reconciliation package responsibly addresses federal spending and revenue, including essential funding for state election-integrity programs, a robust $95 billion defense allocation to strengthen national security, and critical aid for American farmers.
The House Rules Committee is set to vote on the framework that will direct committees to draft these important budget provisions. The full House will vote on the framework Tuesday, with a final vote on the reconciliation bill expected the following day.
President Donald Trump has called on Republicans to push the legislation forward, emphasizing the importance of including as much of the SAVE America Act as possible in the budget bill, along with support for farmers and the military.
Democratic leaders, intent on undermining election security, have voiced predictable opposition. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dismissed the effort as “a phony issue,” ignoring the widespread public demand for voter-ID laws. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer outrageously labeled the legislation “Jim Crow 2.0,” resorting to divisive rhetoric while disregarding the need to protect the integrity of American elections.