On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Trump-backed Big Beautiful Bill after weeks of intense negotiations and a marathon day-long session. The vote followed a stalled motion to bring an amended version to the floor, seen as a \u201ctest run\u201d for final approval. Early Thursday, President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), and senior officials met with key holdouts, including members of the House Freedom Caucus and moderate Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), a longtime opponent, switched his vote from \u201cyes\u201d to \u201cno\u201d amid faltering talks.<\/p>\n
House Speaker Johnson declared, \u201cWe have a big job to finish,\u201d emphasizing the bill\u2019s aim to make the country stronger, safer, and more prosperous. The passage marks a significant milestone for Trump and Republicans, meeting a Friday deadline and bundling GOP priorities into an 800-plus-page measure. Democrats remain united in opposition, but with Republican control of Congress, the bill is poised to become a defining piece of legislation for Trump\u2019s return to the White House.<\/p>\n
The package focuses on preserving \\$4.5 trillion in 2017 tax breaks set to expire without action and introduces new incentives, such as deductions for tips, overtime pay, and \\$6,000 for older adults earning under \\$75,000 annually. It also invests roughly \\$350 billion in national security, supporting deportation efforts and funding the \u201cGolden Dome\u201d defense system.<\/p>\n
To offset lost revenue, the bill proposes \\$1.2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, mainly through new work requirements. The legislation also includes a significant rollback of green energy tax credits, reflecting the GOP\u2019s broader priorities.<\/p>\n
Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX), chairman of the House Budget Committee, called the bill a \u201cgenerational opportunity\u201d to deliver \u201cthe most comprehensive and consequential set of conservative reforms in modern history.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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