Rep. Smucker Supports SAVE and Protect America Act

WASHINGTON—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after voting in favor of the SAVE and Protect America Act, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027:

“Today, the House Budget Committee took an important step toward strengthening our national security and protecting the integrity of our elections. 

“I was proud to support the SAVE and Protect America Act because it begins the process of advancing priorities the American people overwhelmingly support—ensuring only eligible citizens vote in federal elections and providing our servicemembers with the resources they need to defend our nation. 

“These are common-sense priorities. Our military must always be prepared to meet emerging threats, and Americans deserve confidence that every legal vote is counted and protected. 

“Unfortunately, every Democrat on the committee voted against advancing this resolution. I believe supporting our troops and safeguarding election integrity should not be partisan issues. 

“I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance this legislation through the House and continue delivering on the priorities Americans sent us here to accomplish.”