President Donald Trump said he will refuse to sign other legislation until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, a proposal aimed at tightening election rules in the United States.
In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the legislation should take priority over all other congressional business. He urged lawmakers to move quickly and pass what he described as the strongest version of the bill.
Trump also praised election activist Scott Presler for promoting the legislation during an appearance on the television program Fox & Friends.
The president said the bill should require voters to show identification and provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. He also called for stricter rules on mail-in voting, saying ballots by mail should be limited to specific circumstances such as military service, illness, disability, or travel.
Trump framed the measure as essential for protecting election integrity, describing it as a defining political issue for the country.
The legislation has been under discussion in Congress as part of broader debates about federal election standards. Supporters argue the bill would strengthen safeguards against voter fraud by requiring proof of citizenship and voter identification.
Opponents, however, say the proposal could make voting more difficult for some eligible voters and argue that states already manage voter registration systems.
Trump has also linked the legislation to political developments in Congress, telling Senate leaders such as John Thune and John Cornyn that he wants the measure passed before making certain political endorsements.
A recent poll conducted by Harvard-Harris Polling found that a majority of registered voters support several elements associated with the proposal, including voter identification requirements and measures aimed at ensuring that only citizens are registered to vote.
The SAVE America Act remains a key focus in ongoing debates over election policy in Washington.