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President Trump prioritizes SAVE America Act over other legislation
President Trump continues to push for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act despite acknowledging it is unlikely to pass Congress. The effort has delayed action on other bills, including a housing measure that had been scheduled for a signing ceremony.
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The White House said the legislation has always been a top priority for the president. The push comes after the Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots sent by Election Day to be counted. Trump told reporters the ruling made passage of the eligibility legislation more urgent, though he still expressed doubt about congressional approval.
Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony for a housing bill that had passed both chambers with large bipartisan majorities. He described the housing measure as unimportant compared with the eligibility legislation.
Republican strategist said the focus on the eligibility legislation risks creating division within the party ahead of midterm elections. Marc Short, who served as legislative director during Trump’s first term, said the effort continues to shape views about the 2020 election.
The Republican National Committee stated the legislation is needed now more than ever. A House member told reporters the chamber is acting in line with the president’s position and pointed to Senate inaction as the obstacle.
