Speaker Johnson Attaches SAVE Act to Six-Month CR for House Vote by September 30th

Sep 17, 2024, 03:16 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson has attached the SAVE Act to a six-month Continuing Resolution (CR) aimed at funding the federal government by September 30th. The SAVE Act mandates proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections and requires states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls. Johnson's move has received mixed reactions from lawmakers, with some Republicans, including SpeakerJohnson, RepLaHood, RepBobGood, and RepAndyBarr, supporting the measure to secure elections and prevent non-citizens from voting, while others criticize it as a distraction. The House is set to vote on the CR with the SAVE Act attached, but the legislation is expected to face significant opposition in the Senate.