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Johnson walks tightrope with SAVE America Act push in reconciliation 3.0
By Sudiksha Kochi and The Hill at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is aiming to advance a grant program tied to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act in a Republican reconciliation package, betting that the party-line process could provide a pathway for one of conservatives’ — and President Trump’s — top legisla...
Key takeaway The proposal, unveiled by Johnson at a Wednesday [...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The push for the SAVE America Act in the reconciliation package has significant implications for El Paso voters, who have historically been a key demographic in local and national elections. As a border city, El Paso's voter rolls are often subject to scrutiny, and any changes to voter eligibility requirements could impact the city's turnout. The grant program tied to the SAVE America Act could potentially alter the way voter registration is handled in El Paso, affecting the ability of residents to cast their ballots. With the city's large Hispanic population and high percentage of voters who rely on bilingual voting materials, any changes to voter eligibility requirements could disproportionately affect El Pasoans. The city's election officials and voter advocacy groups will likely be watching this development closely to ensure that any changes do not disenfranchise eligible voters in the community.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is aiming to advance a grant program tied to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act in a Republican reconciliation package, betting that the party-line process could provide a pathway for one of conservatives’ — and President Trump’s — top legisla...
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