Two key bills backed by President Donald Trump are expected to get voted this week as Republican lawmakers continue their first 100-day sprint to enact the White House agenda.
The Fraudulent Arbitration Act by Rep. Darrell Issa of R-Calif (Norra Act) limits the ability of district court judges to issue orders that obstruct Trump policies across the country. Additionally, the US Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act by Rep. Chip Roy of R-Texas aims to require proof of citizenship in the voting registration process.
That means Trump’s continued control over the Republican agenda in Congress when Democrats struggle to coalesce around a singular message and leadership.
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Left House Speaker Mike Johnson will shake hands with President Donald Trump in the then presidential election at the House Republican Conference held at the Hyatt Regency in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC on November 13, 2024.
The previous law was Trump’s response to ongoing conflict, with judges paralyzing his agenda, the latter of which is a bill that the president and his allies have long pushed.
The bill advanced through the House Rules Committee on Tuesday with expected party and line votes.
The original plan to vote invoices through the panel on Monday night was covered after House GOP leaders apparently killed an unrelated bid by R-Fla Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and an unrelated bid to install a remote vote for new parents in the home.
On Tuesday morning, it led to a short hold-up before the language blocking Luna was finally included in the measure.
The Rules Committee acts as the ultimate gatekeeper of the law before it is considered an entire home. The next step is the procedural “rules” voting expected on Tuesday afternoon. If passed, it will set up lawmakers to discuss both bills before voting later this week.
Issa’s bill comes to vote across the House on Wednesday afternoon as it pushes his Congressional allies back to fight back against what Trump considers as “activist judges” to block the agenda.
Rep. Darrell Issa will be attending the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on July 17, 2024. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
The two, well-versed in the debate, said earlier this month that a Capitol Hill aide said Trump was “loved” the bill. Meanwhile, Roy’s bill has been pushed forward by both Trump and various conservative groups even before the 2024 election.
Democrats argued that if they die, they would disenfranchise women by making it difficult for married women who changed their marriage to vote for their last name. Republicans say it’s a necessary crackdown to prevent illegal immigrants from voting in federal elections. This is already against the law.
The Save Act passed the House last July with five Democrats voting in favor of the bill, but it was never taken up by the Senate and was later ruled by Minority leader Chuck Schumer, Dn.Y.
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Rep. Chip Roy will be seen outside the U.S. Capitol after his final vote before the August break on July 25, 2024 (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
House GOP leaders have called on lawmakers on both sides this week to support the bill. It is expected to come to the whole house vote on Thursday morning.
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“Only American citizens, and American citizens, should decide on the election for the United States,” House GOP leaders said in a joint statement.
“This law is fixed in President Trump’s enforcement action to ensure the registration process for voters and protect the voices of American voters. We urge the vast majority of people in this country to join us in doing what they deserve.”
Elizabeth Elkind is the main reporter of Fox News Digital’s reporting in the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen on Daily Mail and CBS News.
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