House Speaker Mike Johnson on the SAFE Act and Election Integrity

The SAFE Act and Election Integrity

• 🎯 House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizes the SAFE Act as a priority to eliminate election fraud.
• 💡 The act, which requires voters to provide proof of citizenship, has passed the House twice but awaits Senate action.
• 🗳️ Johnson acknowledges that some level of fraud exists in every election and lawmakers have a duty to prevent it.

Federalism and Election Oversight

• 🏛️ While the SAFE Act is a federal effort, Johnson respects federalism, recognizing states' significant responsibility in managing elections.
• ⚠️ He cautions against federalizing all elections, which could introduce new issues.
• 🇺🇸 However, for federal elections (Congress and Senate), the federal government does have a role, which the SAFE Act aims to address.

Speaker's Commitment to the SAFE Act

• 📜 Johnson highlights his personal commitment as a co-author of the SAFE Act before becoming Speaker.
• 🤝 He expresses a desire to get the bill signed into law, noting the need for Senate cooperation.
• 🚀 The Speaker confirms that passing the SAFE Act remains a big priority for his office.