US Republicans Advance $95 B Budget Package Tying Iran War Funding to SAVE America Act

The House Budget Committee voted 20‑14 to approve a $95 billion budget reconciliation plan that bundles additional funding for the Iran war, farm assistance and a sweeping overhaul of federal election rules. The proposal allocates roughly $60 billion for defense and intelligence, $12 billion for agriculture and $10 billion for the SAVE America Act, which would require voter ID and proof of citizenship to register and vote in federal elections. By using the reconciliation process, Republicans hope to bypass the Senate’s 60‑vote filibuster and pass the measures with a simple majority. Speaker Mike Johnson and Vice President JD Vance are championing the package, while several GOP members express concerns over the lack of offsetting cuts and the political risk of the voting‑law provisions. Democrats oppose the election reforms, warning they could disenfranchise millions, and criticize the plan’s impact on the federal deficit. The legislation also includes a $50 million grant program to help states provide REAL ID‑compliant IDs to low‑income residents, further linking the voting‑law agenda to broader identity‑document initiatives.