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Republicans Propose Controversial MEGA Act to Restrict Voting Rights

1/30/2026

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The Make Elections Great Again Act (MEGA Act) was introduced by Republicans in Congress, proposing photo ID and a centralized voter database.
The MEGA Act would impose strict eligibility checks and flag voters.
It would abolish universal mail voting and require absentee ballots.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to bring a stricter SAVE Act to the Senate floor.
Critics say these measures threaten democratic rights in the United States.

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Story summary

The Make Elections Great Again Act (MEGA Act) was introduced by Republicans in Congress, proposing photo ID and a centralized voter database.
The MEGA Act would impose strict eligibility checks and flag voters.
It would abolish universal mail voting and require absentee ballots.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to bring a stricter SAVE Act to the Senate floor.
Critics say these measures threaten democratic rights in the United States.