Source: Fox News
Summary
House conservatives are criticizing Senate Republicans for planning to include the SAVE America Act in a budget reconciliation bill, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to cast ballots in federal elections. The House Freedom Caucus claims this is “gaslighting” and that Senate Republicans are not committed to passing the bill. A deal is taking shape to end the six-week Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, with Senate Republicans eyeing a second “big, beautiful bill” via budget reconciliation. The working framework would see ICE funding carved from the broader DHS spending bill, with parts of the SAVE America Act included.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Senate Republicans are trying to pass the SAVE America Act via budget reconciliation, which would allow Democrats to offer limited amendments. House conservatives are skeptical, claiming this is “gaslighting” and that Senate Republicans are not committed to passing the bill. The House Freedom Caucus is refusing to vote for any Senate-led legislation. The deal would see ICE funding carved from the broader DHS spending bill, with parts of the SAVE America Act included. The budget reconciliation process is a long and politically arduous path. The House Freedom Caucus is holding the leverage, and it’s unclear if they will surrender it.
Author: Evan Null
