US EditionRepublicans prep for second 'big, beautiful bill' to fund ICE, Iran conflict
Republicans want a second reconciliation bill with more immigration enforcement money and possible Iran-related funding, while fiscal hawks press for offsets and deficit cuts.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune support a second budget reconciliation bill proposing massive funding for immigration enforcement and the U.S.-Israeli conflict against Iran.
- Their previous reconciliation effort, the "One Big Beautiful Bill," focused primarily on President Donald Trump's tax policies and Medicaid spending; current plans face pressure following two ongoing government shutdowns.
- The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget urges at least $600 billion in deficit reductions, while the Senate's Byrd Rule prohibits "extraneous" policies that do not meaningfully impact the budget deficit.
- Republicans must partially offset spending to appease fiscal hawks wary of the previous $3.3 trillion price tag, while incorporating the SAVE America Act remains difficult due to its non-budgetary nature.
- The Foundation for Government Accountability recently told lawmakers to continue the Trump administration's "War on Fraud," while the Economic Policy Innovation Center advocates for welfare reforms and "investing in election security.
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Trump demands second 'big beautiful bill' on his desk by June 1
(The Center Square) – Seven weeks into the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, President Donald Trump is working with Republican congressional leaders to craft a party-line budget reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies.
Trump Calls for ‘Focused’ Reconciliation Bill to Fund ICE
President Trump said on Truth Social that he wants Republicans to send him a reconciliation bill for ICE funding by June 1. He added that the process should be “fast” and “focused,” as some Republicans want to use the reconciliation bill as a vehicle for unrelated priorities.
Republicans prep for second ‘big, beautiful bill’ to fund ICE, Iran conflict
In a hyper-partisan Congress that’s facing midterm elections, Republicans in both chambers have united on a plan to pass a second budget reconciliation bill before the balance of power potentially changes. Their previous reconciliation bill, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” focused primarily on President Donald Trump’s tax policies, including permanently extending the increased standard deductions...
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Republicans prep for second 'big, beautiful bill' to fund ICE, Iran conflict
(The Center Square) – In a hyper-partisan Congress that’s facing midterm elections, Republicans in both chambers have united on a plan to pass a second budget reconciliation bill before the balance of power potentially changes.
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