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4d ago

House Republicans Face Internal Divisions Over Reconciliation Bill Demands

Fiscal hawks, centrists, and conservatives clash over spending cuts, tax extensions, Medicaid funding, and border security provisions as GOP leaders draft the massive reconciliation package.

Donald Trump gestures while speaking during an executive order signing event in the Oval Office of the White House.

Overview

  • Over 30 House Republicans, led by Rep. Lloyd Smucker, demanded at least $2 trillion in verifiable savings to ensure the reconciliation bill does not increase the deficit.
  • Rep. Chip Roy outlined five border and immigration priorities, including funding for state-led border security efforts and penalties for sanctuary jurisdictions, as conditions for his support.
  • Centrist Republicans moved closer to supporting the legislation after securing a promise to maintain Medicaid expansion funding under the Affordable Care Act.
  • The Congressional Budget Office estimates extending the 2017 Trump-era tax cuts could cost over $4.5 trillion over a decade, intensifying pressure to find offsets.
  • Senate Republican leaders pushed for deeper spending cuts, highlighting potential conflicts between the House and Senate over Medicaid and other cost-saving measures.