US Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX)  laid out the intricate details of his proposed SAVE Act and its potential impact on American elections on Tuesday’s WarRoom program with host Kash Patel. Roy’s explanation illustrates the critical role of understanding how this legislation fits into broader governmental strategies, especially with the looming deadline for the Continuing Resolution (CR) that could influence its fate.

Roy began by detailing the pressing issues that the SAVE Act aims to address. With the current state of America’s borders and election integrity, he highlighted the urgency of his proposed legislation. “We have wide open borders that are being exemplified by the lawlessness in Aurora, Colorado,” Roy pointed out.

The SAVE Act is designed to combat the effects of illegal immigration and non-citizen voting, which Roy believes are undermining American democracy and safety. “The SAVE Act would require documentary proof of citizenship for all federal elections,” he said, aiming to eliminate the barriers that prevent states from verifying voter citizenship.

The backdrop for this legislative effort is a complex legal and political landscape. Federal courts have previously interpreted laws in ways that limit states’ abilities to check the citizenship status of voters. Roy explained, “Federal law has been interpreted by courts to restrict the ability of states to actually check the data.” This interpretation, stemming from legislation passed in the 1990s, has made it challenging for states to enforce voter integrity, leading to a situation where some jurisdictions actively work to register non-citizens for state and local elections. “Jurisdictions in California, New York, and Washington DC are actively recruiting non-citizens,” Roy noted.

Given this context, Roy’s focus on the Continuing Resolution (CR) becomes clear. A CR is a temporary measure used to fund the government when appropriations bills have not been finalized. As Roy explained, the CR is not ideal but necessary to avoid a government shutdown. “We conservatives, broadly speaking, do not like just kicking the can down the road,” he acknowledged. However, he sees an opportunity to leverage the CR to advance the SAVE Act’s objectives.

Roy proposed attaching the SAVE Act to the CR as a strategic move to ensure its passage. “The CR is coming up in September, and we should use it to attach the SAVE Act,” he suggested. This approach would allow the Act to be included in a must-pass piece of legislation, thereby increasing its chances of becoming law. “The upside is a spending freeze at current levels,” Roy argued, which would prevent further spending increases while focusing on securing elections.

The potential inclusion of the SAVE Act in the CR represents a tactical compromise. “It’s not perfect,” Roy admitted, acknowledging that the CR will fund various programs that some conservatives might find objectionable. However, he stressed that this is a pragmatic step to achieve broader goals. “We want to kick the funding into a Trump Administration and demand our elections are secure,” he emphasized. This strategy aims to push for a more secure election process while postponing contentious funding debates until a new administration can address them.

Roy’s detailed breakdown of the SAVE Act and its strategic placement within the CR highlights the complexities of legislative maneuvering. Understanding these nuances is crucial for supporters who want to grasp the full scope of the effort to secure American elections.

As Roy put it, “Let them know, don’t let the perfect get in the way here. Let’s get it to March and make sure President Trump has the pen.”

This approach, as Roy describes it, represents a calculated effort to balance immediate legislative needs with long-term goals. It reflects a broader strategy to ensure electoral integrity while navigating the realities of congressional negotiations.

For more from Roy, Watch the two-part series from Tuesday’s WarRoom program:

Everything YOU Need To Know About The SAVE Act, Rep. Chip Roy Explains

Rep. Chip Roy Lays Out The Final America First Goals For Congress Before November