House Releases $95 Billion Budget Framework Including Defense, Farm Aid and State Grants for Voter ID Rules

The House on Wednesday released a draft framework for a third budget reconciliation package totaling $95 billion. The measure is expected to allocate funds for defense, farm assistance and incentives tied to the SAVE America Act. A $10 billion portion of the blueprint would provide grants to states that adopt elements of the SAVE America Act, including enforcement of voter ID requirements and proof-of-citizenship rules for REAL IDs.

The grants are designed to offset implementation costs rather than embed the full legislation in the reconciliation bill. Rep. , said the pressure is now on the Senate to pass the strongest possible package.

Sen. , stated that provisions limited to states already operating voter ID systems could meet Senate reconciliation rules. The House Administration Committee has until Sept. 11 to finalize guardrails for the grant program.

The House Budget Committee is scheduled to mark up the blueprint on Thursday, and GOP leaders aim to bring the measure to a chamber-wide floor vote by the end of next week. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington is working to advance the resolution out of his panel by the end of the week. Sen.

Separately stated she will honor Sen. Lindsey Graham through the SAVE America Act.