Senator Lindsey Graham passed away on Sunday, just hours after speaking with former President Donald Trump. His death dealt a heavy hit for the Save America Act, a sweeping veterans benefits package currently stalled in the House.
The bill now faces opposition from a tight-knit bloc of Trump-backed representatives. A handful of lawmakers are digging in their heels. Major veterans organizations remain divided, a split emerges among key groups while others argue the proposed changes are too weak. Critics suggest these holdouts are jeopardizing a critical bill.
Graham’s expected support had been crucial for the bill’s progress, without him the path forward grows uncertain. The unexpected vacancy could trap the Save America Act in legislative gridlock for weeks to come.