House Adopts Fixes to Keep ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Filibuster-Proof
- Legal experts raised concerns about a provision in the 2026 budget that could restrict civil rights lawsuits against the federal government, as noted by lawyer Aaron Reichlin-Melnick.
- Law School Professor Jamal Greene described the new measure as a 'frontal assault on the rule of law,' highlighting its potential impact on civil rights.
- Rep. Jim McGovern warned that if House Republicans vote for the bill again, they would contradict their previous concerns, stating that they would be 'complicit' in the provisions they oppose.
- The revised bill is expected to increase the national deficit by removing provisions meant to prevent fraud in tax credits, according to Politico.
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