JD Vance and Sen. Rick Scott Push Senate Leadership to Advance SAVE America Act

Washington, D.C. — Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) delivered a forceful public call Thursday for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to prioritize and pass key provisions of the SAVE America Act, rejecting any notion that the election security legislation is dead.

In a video statement released Thursday, Vance and Scott urged Republicans to move forward on measures including voter ID requirements, proof of citizenship for voting, and improved sharing of voter rolls. “We ALL WANT to get the SAVE America Act done!” Vance said. “Let’s start taking sections, let’s JUST vote on voter ID, just citizenship. Maybe just to share voter rolls. Get this done!”

Scott echoed the urgency, stressing that the bill enjoys broad public support and that Republicans must deliver on election integrity promises. The lawmakers signaled willingness to stay in Washington as long as needed to secure passage, framing the issue as essential to restoring trust in U.S. elections.

The SAVE America Act has been a priority for Republicans seeking to strengthen safeguards against non-citizen voting and other vulnerabilities. Proponents argue the measures are common-sense protections already supported by a majority of Americans, while critics have raised concerns about potential barriers to voting.

Vance and Scott’s intervention comes amid reported internal GOP debates over the bill’s future in the Senate. Their joint appearance appears designed to build momentum and pressure leadership to bring components of the legislation to the floor for a vote.

“ If we have to stay in DC to get this done, LET’S GET THIS DONE!” Vance added, underscoring the determination to act before the current legislative window closes.

The push reflects ongoing Republican focus on election security following recent election cycles. It remains unclear whether Thune will schedule votes on the targeted provisions or pursue a broader package.

Supporters of the legislation celebrated the statement as a sign of renewed momentum, while opponents warned against what they describe as unnecessary restrictions. The Senate’s next steps on the bill are now under intense scrutiny.