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Trump Rallies GOP as 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Advances Toward House Floor Vote

The sweeping legislative package faces intraparty divisions over Medicaid cuts, tax deductions, and green energy credits ahead of a planned Memorial Day vote.

Sunlight shines on the U.S. Capitol as members of the House Budget Committee are set to meet in a rare Sunday night session to consider U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 18, 2025. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon

Overview

  • President Donald Trump is meeting with House Republicans to unify support for his multitrillion-dollar budget reconciliation package, which includes permanent tax cuts and expanded border security funding.
  • The bill narrowly advanced in a rare late-night House Budget Committee vote on Sunday, but significant divisions remain within the GOP over key provisions.
  • Conservatives are pushing for accelerated Medicaid work requirements and a quicker rollback of green energy tax credits, while moderates demand expanded state and local tax (SALT) deductions.
  • The bill is projected to add $3.3 to $5 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, drawing criticism from fiscal hawks and nonpartisan analysts.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson aims to finalize negotiations and pass the bill by Memorial Day, with a Rules Committee markup scheduled for early Wednesday morning.