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House GOP Demands Citizenship Proof for Voter Registration

3/20/2026

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House Republicans press Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to pass the Trump-backed SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) leads conservatives who threaten to block all Senate bills until their demands are met.
In the House, leaders back an 18-month extension of FISA Section 702, citing reforms addressing past abuses.
However, some lawmakers, including Democrats, call for more oversight before reauthorization.

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House Republicans press Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to pass the Trump-backed SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) leads conservatives who threaten to block all Senate bills until their demands are met.
In the House, leaders back an 18-month extension of FISA Section 702, citing reforms addressing past abuses.
However, some lawmakers, including Democrats, call for more oversight before reauthorization.