Overview

• The Big Beautiful Bill cleared the House on May 20 but has stalled in the Senate due to GOP clashes over Medicaid cuts, SALT deductions and clean energy tax credits.
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune has pledged to keep senators in Washington until the July 4 recess unless the legislation is passed.
• Key Republican dissenters, including Senators Lisa Murkowski, John Curtis, Thom Tillis and Jerry Moran, have voiced opposition to major spending and tax provisions.
• A White House source says the administration expects Senate passage and is planning a whole-of-government victory tour shortly after July 4 featuring President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and top cabinet officials.
• Republicans view the bill’s effect on affordability as pivotal for shoring up voter support ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.