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House Republicans Pass Budget Plan Mandating $880 Billion in Cuts Over a Decade

The narrowly approved measure intensifies GOP divisions over how to achieve savings without slashing Medicaid benefits, a key concern for vulnerable populations.

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks at a press conference with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) on the Republican budget bill at the U.S. Capitol on April 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter chairs the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee.

Overview

  • The House passed the GOP-backed budget plan in a 216-214 vote, requiring $880 billion in spending cuts over the next decade.
  • The resolution directs the Energy and Commerce Committee to identify savings, raising concerns about potential Medicaid reductions despite leadership's promises to preserve benefits.
  • Lawmakers are exploring alternatives such as work requirements, fraud prevention, and eligibility verification to meet the savings target without cutting Medicaid benefits.
  • Moderate Republicans and senators like Josh Hawley have voiced strong opposition to cuts that would harm Medicaid recipients, particularly in states with high enrollment rates.
  • The budget resolution leverages the reconciliation process to advance President Trump's broader policy agenda, including tax cuts and immigration reforms, while avoiding Senate filibusters.