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House Republicans Push Forward on Trump’s Sweeping Legislative Agenda

Committees begin markups on a massive reconciliation bill amid intraparty divisions over Medicaid cuts, tax extensions, and defense spending.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson takes a question from a reporter after the House passes the Republican's budget plan at the US Capitol on April 10 in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • Republicans are racing to finalize a reconciliation bill by Memorial Day that bundles Trump’s tax cuts, border security, defense spending, and a $4 trillion debt limit hike.
  • House and Senate committees are working under divergent spending instructions, with the House mandated to cut $1.5 trillion and the Senate requiring only $4 billion.
  • Intense debates center on Medicaid cuts, with the House Energy and Commerce Committee tasked with finding $880 billion in savings, prompting opposition from moderates and vulnerable Republicans.
  • Proposals to roll back clean energy credits and expand the SALT deduction face resistance from GOP members whose districts benefit from these measures.
  • The Treasury’s impending X-date and the tight legislative timeline add urgency, though some lawmakers express doubts about meeting the Memorial Day deadline.