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Hakeem Jeffries calls GOP spending bill ‘unserious and unacceptable’

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Last updated: 2024/09/09 at 5:22 PM
San Antonio Urban Editorial Team Published September 9, 2024
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Hakeem Jeffries calls GOP spending bill ‘unserious and unacceptable’

House Democratic Leader Rejects Proposal Linking Government Funding to Voter Registration Requirement

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries dismissed a proposal from Speaker Mike Johnson that ties continued government funding to a measure requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, calling it “unserious and unacceptable.” This rejection sets the stage for a looming spending battle as lawmakers aim to avoid a partial government shutdown when the new fiscal year begins on October 1.

While Johnson plans to defer final funding decisions until next year, Jeffries insists that the appropriations process should be completed before the end of the current calendar year in a short-term measure free from partisan policy changes.

House Republicans are pushing for a voter registration mandate in the spending bill, arguing that it would enhance confidence in the election system. However, opponents believe such a measure would disenfranchise millions of individuals without the required documentation, as noncitizen voting in federal elections is already illegal.

As lawmakers reconvene in Washington after the August recess, the focus will be on passing a stopgap measure to fund agencies in the absence of completed appropriations bills. Senate Democrats and Biden administration officials have also voiced concerns about the proposal, highlighting potential negative impacts on military readiness if passed.

While the debate continues, it remains to be seen how both parties will navigate the funding issue to ensure the health, safety, and economic well-being of American taxpayers without compromising the integrity of the electoral process.

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

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