House Rules Committee takes up Trump tax bill in final sprint before deadline

The House of Representatives is gearing up for the final push to pass President Donald Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda before it reaches the president’s desk for approval. The House panel, which serves as the last hurdle before a bill goes to a chamber-wide vote, is currently in the spotlight as lawmakers work to finalize the bill.

After a marathon session in the Senate, where the bill passed by the narrowest of margins with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, the focus has shifted to the House. The House Rules Committee is now tasked with reviewing the bill and considering any amendments that may be proposed by lawmakers.

The outcome of the House Rules Committee meeting remains uncertain, as Democrats are expected to introduce numerous amendments in an effort to delay the process and express their objections to the bill. However, the real challenge may come from within the Republican Party itself, as conservative lawmakers like Reps. Ralph Norman and Chip Roy have raised concerns about the legislation.

While opposition within the House Rules Committee may not be enough to derail the bill, the real test will come when the bill goes to a chamber-wide vote. With just four GOP dissenting votes enough to defeat the bill, Republican leaders are facing a delicate balancing act as they work to secure enough support for the legislation.

The bill, which covers a wide range of issues including taxes, the border, energy, defense, and the national debt, was first passed by the House in May by a slim margin. The Senate made modifications to the bill in order to secure its passage, and these changes must now be approved by the House before the bill can be signed into law by President Trump.

Republican leaders have set a deadline of getting the bill to the president’s desk by the Fourth of July, but the road ahead remains uncertain. Lawmakers are divided on key issues such as tax deductions, defense spending, and the national debt limit, making it difficult to predict the outcome of the final vote.

As the House prepares to take up the bill, all eyes are on lawmakers as they work to navigate the complex legislative process and deliver on President Trump’s agenda. The fate of the bill hangs in the balance, and the coming days will be crucial in determining whether it will become law.