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July 20, 2026
Speaker Mike Johnson's SAVE America Act Advances Amid GOP Spending Strategy
- Speaker Mike Johnson's strategy to include the SAVE America Act in a budget reconciliation bill has passed a key hurdle in the House.
- This approach allows Republicans to advance $95 billion in new spending without needing Democratic support, focusing on election integrity and military funding.
- President Trump continues to advocate for the bill, emphasizing its importance for voter security and support for farmers.
4 Sources
- Republican strategist on the hurdles the GOP faces to pass reconciliation billJul 20, 2026 at 8:42 AM · NPR
- GOP fears over shutdown collide with SAVE America Act battleJul 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill
- Trump intervenes as House GOP revolt puts SAVE America Act at center of spending showdownJul 20, 2026 at 6:13 PM · Fox News
- Johnson's strategy to bypass Democrats' SAVE Act blockade survives key vote, handing GOP big winJul 21, 2026 at 12:06 AM · Fox News