Official White House statements and announcements

Biden to Veto House GOP's Short-Term Funding Bill Extending to March 2025 Over SAVE Act Provisions

Sep 9, 2024, 06:37 PM

President Joe Biden has announced his intention to veto a short-term funding bill proposed by House Republicans. The bill, known as the Continuing Resolution (CR), includes provisions from the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which mandates proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. The White House has issued a statement confirming that Biden would veto the bill if it reaches his desk, citing concerns over underfunding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and other enforcement agencies. The proposed bill aims to extend government funding until March 2025. This development has sparked significant debate, with some Republicans accusing Democrats of wanting to allow non-citizens to vote in the 2024 election. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) also issued a veto message on H.R. 9494.