Counties Oppose SAVE America Act Due to High Implementation Costs
The SAVE America Act, aimed at enhancing federal election security, is facing opposition from counties across the United States due to its high implementation costs. The National Association of Counties (NACo) estimates that the act would cost counties approximately $510 million per election cycle, significantly exceeding current federal funding levels. The act, which includes new requirements such as documentary proof of citizenship and same-day voter roll changes, has stalled in the Senate, needing 60 votes to advance. Republican Senators, including Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, have contributed to the bill's stagnation. The act's provisions are seen as burdensome by counties, which argue that they lack the necessary federal funding and time to implement the changes before the upcoming elections. 
