Trump Pushes SAVE Act Into 2 Must-Pass Bills as June 12 FISA Deadline Nears
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Updated · POLITICO · May 16
Trump Pushes SAVE Act Into 2 Must-Pass Bills as June 12 FISA Deadline Nears
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 16
Trump urged Congress on Saturday to fold his SAVE America Act into bipartisan housing and FISA legislation, pressing for voter ID, proof-of-citizenship rules and other provisions.
His demand targets two measures that need cross-party support: a housing bill House Republicans plan to bring up next week and a long-term Section 702 FISA renewal before a June 12 deadline.
Democratic votes are likely essential for both bills, and Republicans have little chance of winning that support if Trump's package is attached.
Trump has pushed the SAVE America Act for months even at the risk of stalling his party's broader agenda, while polling in April showed voters remain divided on the proposal.
As surveillance powers and voter data rules expand, what is the future of privacy for ordinary Americans?