Calls for Congressional Reform Intensify as Senate Summer Recess Persists

A bipartisan group of former legislators has released a set of proposals aimed at giving rank‑and‑file members more control over committee chairs and work schedules. Republican senators have publicly expressed support for Senate Majority Leader John Thune as he navigates the SAVE America Act, which President Trump has highlighted as a top priority. Thune has introduced a narrower ID bill drafted by Senator Jon Husted, but it still falls short of the votes needed for passage. The Senate recessed for the summer and is not scheduled to reconvene until mid‑September, leaving a narrow window before the October midterms for any legislative action.