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The Senate Republicans delay SAVE Act vote until September as August recess begins17 policies · 235 articlesSAVE Act, which requires physical proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections, passed the House but stalled when the Senate left for August recess without a vote. Senate Republicans plan to revisit it in September, and Trump is pushing to tie it to budget negotiations. The Senate passes Common Cents Act to end penny production and round cash totals2 policies · 1 articlesCommon Cents Act would end penny production and round all cash transactions to the nearest nickel, affecting every American who pays in cash. The federal budget plan projects a $1.6 trillion deficit for 2027 and asks committees to find $500 billion in savings over 10 years, which could lead to cuts in federal programs.