GOP Congress moves to shape election law in Trump’s image

This report covers congressional movement on the SAVE America Act and MEGA Act, which aim to tighten voter registration and verification, shift certain certification powers to the executive branch, restrict counting of late-arriving mail-in ballots, and enable legal actions against noncompliant states and election officials. It outlines key provisions, including mandatory documentary proof of citizenship, expanded access to federal databases for voter roll checks, and an immediate effective date with some exemptions. The piece contrasts GOP support with Democratic opposition over disenfranchisement risks, references research indicating noncitizen voting is exceedingly rare, and highlights concerns from election administrators about one-size-fits-all federal mandates overriding diverse state systems.