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Government Shutdown Looms: Luna Demands SAVE Act for Reopening

1/30/2026

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) said that if Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer shuts down the government, the only condition for reopening will be passage of the SAVE Act.
She claimed support from another Republican to attach the SAVE Act to any legislation Schumer sends back to the House.
The SAVE Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.
Senate Democrats recently blocked funding for the Department of Homeland Security as negotiations continue to prevent a government shutdown on January 31.
Luna emphasized that the SAVE Act is crucial for election integrity and is non-negotiable.

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) said that if Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer shuts down the government, the only condition for reopening will be passage of the SAVE Act.
She claimed support from another Republican to attach the SAVE Act to any legislation Schumer sends back to the House.
The SAVE Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.
Senate Democrats recently blocked funding for the Department of Homeland Security as negotiations continue to prevent a government shutdown on January 31.
Luna emphasized that the SAVE Act is crucial for election integrity and is non-negotiable.