House Acts to Rein in Spending, Secure Elections, and End Insider Trading Before August Break
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The House passed a responsible funding bill, advanced the SAVE America Act to protect election integrity, and scheduled a vote to ban congressional stock trading, all in a push for accountability before the August recess.
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a stopgap spending measure that wisely extends federal funding at current levels through December 4, preventing a wasteful government shutdown in October. Fiscal conservatives hailed the bill for holding the line on reckless spending, while Democrats, who had no role in crafting the plan, signaled their opposition.
Lawmakers also moved forward with a budget reconciliation framework that would allow the SAVE America Act—legislation that simply requires proof of citizenship to vote—to be considered later this year. This common-sense measure is vital for protecting the integrity of American elections. The framework must be adopted by both chambers to use reconciliation, a process that avoids the filibuster and ensures the majority’s will prevails.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that the Senate will review the House’s funding plan soon, noting it would require 60 votes and could face obstruction from Democrats. He indicated that, if necessary, Republicans might use the reconciliation process to fund the government, a legitimate tactic to overcome partisan gridlock.
In a move to restore public trust, the House scheduled a vote on a bill to ban members from trading individual stocks, building on the 2012 STOCK Act. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposed the measure, insisting that any ban should apply to all government branches, but Republicans are leading the way on accountability.
The legislative agenda also includes a defense policy bill—currently blocked by Senate Democrats—and funding for critical operations in Iran and agricultural programs, all part of the “Reconciliation 3.0” package. Disagreements within the Republican caucus over procedural rules have caused some delays, but the House remains focused on delivering results before the August recess.