Conservatives Push SAVE Act Amid Shutdown Threats

As Congress prepares to address government funding needs before the September 30 deadline, House conservatives are pushing to attach the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to the must-pass continuing resolution (CR). The SAVE Act requires proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and mandates states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls. While most Republicans support the measure as essential for election integrity, Democrats argue it is unnecessary and would suppress eligible voters. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Biden administration have indicated strong opposition, with a likely veto from President Biden if it passes. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell also advises against tying the measure to the funding bill, warning of potential political fallout. This sets the stage for a potential government shutdown if consensus is not reached.