Rep. Luna Proposes Deal With Speaker Johnson to Advance SAVE America Act Amid House Tensions

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., offered a potential resolution to recent procedural disputes in the House by conditioning her support for key funding bills on attaching the SAVE America Act. The proposal aims to break a standoff and push forward election integrity legislation that has faced Senate resistance.

Luna stated she would back a procedural rule allowing consideration of State Department funding and a daylight savings time measure if Speaker Mike Johnson attaches the SAVE America Act to all appropriations and must-pass bills. This strategy would send the election security provisions to the Senate as part of larger packages, making it more difficult to strip them out.

The SAVE America Act requires proof of citizenship for federal voter registration and photo identification at polls, while imposing restrictions on mail-in voting. House Republicans passed the measure earlier, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune has signaled opposition. Luna warned that removing the provisions in the Senate would fall on Thune, urging potential primary challenges or censure if he blocks voter ID requirements.

Johnson has indicated willingness to facilitate the attachment process. The maneuver comes as House Republicans navigate a narrow majority and internal dynamics to deliver on campaign promises for secure elections. Luna’s offer ends her previous blocking of certain House business, clearing the way for Tuesday votes.

The SAVE Act addresses long-standing concerns over non-citizen voting and ballot integrity. Recent DOJ actions and state reviews have uncovered cases of ineligible voting, bolstering arguments for stronger safeguards. President Trump has prioritized the legislation as essential to restoring trust in elections.

Luna emphasized accountability, stating the country would watch Senate actions closely. The deal reflects broader GOP efforts to tie election reforms to funding priorities, increasing pressure on Democrats and reluctant Republicans to support measures protecting citizen-only voting.

As negotiations continue, the proposal highlights the high stakes for midterms and the party’s commitment to addressing vulnerabilities exposed in prior cycles. Passage would mark a significant victory for election integrity advocates seeking constitutional compliance and public confidence in the voting process.