Cory Mills and Bryan Steil clash over SAVE Act in Congress

Recently, House Republicans decided to abandon their proposal for a continuing resolution that would have maintained current government spending levels until March 2025 while incorporating the SAVE Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration. Cory Mills, a Florida congressman, opposed attaching the SAVE Act, arguing that it would lead to excessive government spending and increase the national debt, which is already over $36 trillion. He emphasized that the current approach is merely a continuation of ineffective strategies. Bryan Steil, another Republican congressman, countered Mills' stance, advocating for the passage of the continuing resolution with the SAVE Act to enhance election integrity ahead of the 2024 presidential election. He expressed confidence that the House should take the opportunity to vote on the legislation, despite the decision to scrap it by House Speaker Mike Johnson. Mills questioned the likelihood of the Senate passing the SAVE Act, citing past failures of similar legislative attempts. He reiterated his commitment to not perpetuating the status quo and highlighted the potential negative impact on military funding due to the proposed continuing resolution. Steil, however, maintained that the House Republican conference is prepared to fight for the SAVE Act, even as concerns about a government shutdown loom. As Congress is set to recess from September 27 until Election Day, the urgency to resolve these issues intensifies. If a government shutdown occurs on October 1, it could hinder many members' campaign efforts, forcing them to remain in Washington, D.C., to negotiate a resolution.