Congressman Pfluger on Save Act and Election Security

House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled plans to link the Save Act to a Continuing Resolution (CR) to avoid a government shutdown at the end of this month. During a recent phone call with lawmakers, Johnson expressed his desire to pass the Save Act, aimed at preventing noncitizens from voting and enhancing election security. The vote is likely to occur next week when lawmakers reconvene after their August recess. However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer opposed bringing the Save Act to the Senate floor, asserting that bipartisan cooperation is required for effective governance. Texas Congressman August Pfluger, a proponent of the Save Act, argues that it reflects citizens' fundamental right to vote and reinforces election integrity. He highlighted that some states do not require proof of citizenship for voting registration, creating loopholes that could allow noncitizens to participate in federal elections. Pfluger revealed that efforts in Texas have resulted in the removal of over one million ineligible voters from the rolls, emphasizing the necessity for voter ID requirements to secure the electoral process. He also expressed concerns about criminal activities associated with immigration, referencing the violent Tren de La Ganga gang's movement into Texas, attributing this issue to the current administration's immigration policies. He pointedly criticized Attorney General Merrick Garland's stance on voter ID enforcement while detailing local conditions exacerbating crime caused by illegally migrating populations. Furthermore, Pfluger juxtaposed clean energy funding initiatives with the pressing need for affordable domestic energy production.