ActBlue Investigation Update
Rep. Jim Jordan Addresses Election Integrity Push, ActBlue Probe Amid Midterm Focus
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Rep. Jim Jordan is pushing hard on multiple fronts as the November midterms approach. The House Judiciary Committee chairman spoke out on the ActBlue probe, a stalled housing bill, and an NFL investigation — calling the SAVE America Act "good common sense" WACH Fox 57.
At the center of the storm: ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones, who invoked her Fifth Amendment rights 22 times before Congress on June 10 ABC6 On Your Side. Meanwhile, President Trump blocked a landmark housing bill that passed 358-32 in the House, demanding Congress pass the SAVE Act first.
ActBlue CEO Pleads the Fifth 22 Times Under Oath
ActBlue is a Democratic fundraising platform that raised $1.8 billion in 2025. Lawmakers subpoenaed CEO Regina Wallace-Jones over concerns about how the platform vets donors. The probe started after questions arose about whether ActBlue required CVV codes — the three-digit security number on credit cards — to verify donors News 3 Las Vegas.
Wallace-Jones refused to answer questions 22 times, citing her Fifth Amendment right not to self-incriminate. Jordan was blunt: "You know what they call that — they call that lying!" On June 22, Jordan joined fellow chairmen Bryan Steil and James Comer in threatening Wallace-Jones with a Contempt of Congress charge for "inadequate compliance" with subpoenas Fox San Antonio.
Trump Blocks Bipartisan Housing Bill, Demands SAVE Act First
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act sailed through Congress with massive support — 85-5 in the Senate and 358-32 in the House. The bill would cut red tape to lower construction costs and ban hedge funds from buying single-family homes ABC News 4.
But on June 24, Trump canceled the signing ceremony. He declared a "National Emergency" and said he would not sign the housing bill until Congress passed the SAVE America Act. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer fired back, saying Trump is "running away from one of the very few accomplishments that could actually help the American people" WSET.
SAVE America Act: Voter ID Fight Driving the Standoff
The SAVE America Act would require voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship — like a passport or birth certificate — when registering to vote. Noncitizen voting is already illegal, but supporters say the current "honor system" is not enough. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll from March 2026 found 71% of voters support the bill Idaho News 6.
Critics say the law would make voting harder for millions. The Voter Participation Center estimates 83% of voters who lack proper documents would face new barriers under the law. They argue the bill targets low-income voters and married women whose names differ on birth certificates WLOS.
Jordan Also Targets NFL Over Paid Streaming Deals
Jordan's Judiciary Committee sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on June 1, asking him to testify about the league's streaming deals with Amazon and Peacock. Jordan pointed to the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, which gave the NFL special antitrust protections. The deal, he argued, promised fans free access to their local team's games WGME.
"Back when the Sports Broadcasting Act was passed, the promise was you'll get to watch every one of your team's games for free," Jordan said. "Things have changed dramatically since 1961." Goodell declined to testify on June 10. The NFL says its streaming deals bring games to a wider, younger audience Newschannel 9.
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