Rep. Roy Introduces Bill Combining DHS Funding with SAVE America Act

Legislation would revive 60-day DHS funding measure and attach election security provisions

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:42am

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Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) has introduced legislation that would combine a 60-day continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security with the SAVE America Act, which includes provisions such as proof of citizenship to register to vote, voter ID requirements, and restrictions on mail-in voting and transgender surgeries for minors. The bill comes as House Republicans continue to push for the election security package even as the Senate shifts toward a reconciliation strategy for DHS funding.

Why it matters

This bill highlights the ongoing partisan divide over election security measures and their connection to government funding. While the Senate has moved toward a reconciliation approach for DHS funding, some House Republicans are still seeking to tie DHS appropriations to the SAVE America Act, which includes controversial provisions around voting and transgender issues.

The details

Rep. Chip Roy's 'Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026' would provide 60-day funding for DHS while also enacting the SAVE America Act. The SAVE Act includes requirements for proof of citizenship to register to vote, voter ID, eliminating universal mail-in voting except for certain cases, and codifying protections for women's sports and a ban on transgender surgeries for children. The bill rejects the existing DHS funding framework, providing $0 for ICE and CBP Border Security Operations.

  • The House-passed continuing resolution funding DHS for 60 days began on February 14, 2026.
  • Rep. Roy introduced the new legislation on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Rep. Chip Roy

A Republican Congressman from Texas who introduced the legislation combining DHS funding with the SAVE America Act.

President Donald Trump

The former president who has repeatedly stated he does not want any DHS funding deal unless it includes the SAVE America Act.

Speaker Mike Johnson

The Republican Speaker of the House who agreed to move a 60-day stopgap measure funding all of DHS after meeting with the House Freedom Caucus.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune

The Republican Senate Majority Leader who signaled Republicans would likely pursue a reconciliation strategy for addressing ICE and border funding.

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What they’re saying

“The House GOP has acted responsibly, passing the SAVE America Act and fully funding DHS four times. We should not concede to Democrat demands, putting ICE and Border Patrol funding at risk through a reconciliation strategy that sets a bad precedent. Instead, we should double down and pass this bill I just filed, which would fully fund our agents and also pass the SAVE America Act — President Trump's top priority to secure our elections.”

— Rep. Chip Roy

“Democrats wanted a deal on DHS funding but that I do not think 'any deal should be made on this until they approve SAVE America.'”

— President Donald Trump

What’s next

The House is expected to vote on Rep. Roy's bill in the coming weeks, setting up a potential showdown with the Senate over the inclusion of the SAVE America Act provisions.

The takeaway

This legislation underscores the continued partisan divide over election security measures and their connection to government funding. While the Senate has shifted toward a reconciliation strategy, some House Republicans remain committed to tying DHS appropriations to the controversial SAVE America Act, potentially complicating efforts to avoid a funding lapse.