U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser updates Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce members as election draws near
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A federal lawmaker told business and industry members of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Wednesday the Nov. 5 election is "pivotal" in terms of the local and national economy.
"We'll see if reality overcomes rhetoric," said U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Dallas, who represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes the most populated Greater Williamsport area.
Meuser acknowledged he was not being political, but was referring to what he believes promises to be the fallout of a close race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump along with the tight Senate race between incumbent Bob Casey, D-Scranton, and businessman and military combat veteran David McCormick.
He assured those listening at the chamber Morning Member Connection at the Williamsport Country Club, which included his congressional update that touched on the economy and taxes, national security issues such as Ukraine and Israel and plugged events such as the Little League World Series, that the Republican majority in the House would "fight for their best interests."
Safe Act to be attached to continuing resolution
Ahead of the general election, he predicted what will be happening over the next three weeks.
In order for the federal government to pass a budget, as the federal budget runs out Sept. 30, something must be done, he said.
"We will pass a continuing resolution (CR)," he said.
It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown.
However, what will likely be introduced as an attachment to the resolution will be what is known as the "Safe Act," which simply says "You need to be a United States citizen in order to vote in a federal election," he said.
"It is in the Constitution, so we are re-emphasizing that small point – since we have had 10 million illegals enter our country over the last three years," he said.
Two months ago, he noted, only 10 Democrats in the House voted with every Republican for the act, which passed the House, but Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, did not take it up in the Senate, Meuser said.
"So we will see what happens," Meuser said. "We don't want to shut down the government, but we are going to attach this to the continuing resolution and see if the Senate feels it is a good idea to prohibit and not allow illegals to vote to keep the U.S. government funded."