Congressional Republicans revive Trump-backed SAVE Act

[rangerrebew]

Congressional Republicans revive Trump-backed SAVE Act
Texas GOP Rep. Chip Roy and Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee sponsored the legislation in their respective chambers in the 119th Congress. Roy introduced the bill on Friday, but Lee is expected to introduce the act next week.

 
By Misty Severi
Published: January 7, 2025 5:44pm

 
Congressional Republicans in both chambers are expected to revive the bipartisan "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility" (SAVE) Act, which has been supported by President-elect Donald Trump.
 
The House passed the bill last year, but the legislation stalled in the Democrat-controlled Senate after the chamber passed a different spending bill that did not include the act.

The SAVE Act requires voters to show proof of citizenship before voting in a U.S. election. Although only American citizens are already allowed to vote in federal elections, Republicans claim illegal immigrants could mistakenly register to vote when obtaining a driver's license or other benefits, per Fox News.

Texas GOP Rep. Chip Roy and Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee sponsored the legislation in their respective chambers in the 119th Congress. Roy introduced the bill on Friday, but Lee is expected to introduce the act next week.

https://justthenews.com/government/congress/congressional-republicans-revive-trump-backed-save-act

[rangerrebew]

This can't be about the act itself!  It makes absolutely no sense to pass that legislation while Biden can still veto it, instead of waiting until Trump is sworn in, which would be my guess as to why they are in such a hurry.  It would be great PR for voters if Biden vetoed it.

[Fishrrman]

There's not a chance -- as in ZERO -- that this gets through the Senate so long as the filibuster remains intact...

[libertybele]