White House formally backs House GOP version of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
The White House is throwing its support behind the House Republicans’ version of President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” and urging lawmakers to vote on it immediately. The bill, known as H.R. 1, aims to implement key aspects of President Trump’s budgetary agenda, including delivering bigger paychecks, driving economic growth, unleashing American energy, strengthening border security, and preserving safety net programs while cutting waste and abuse in federal spending.
The conservative House Freedom Caucus has called for a delayed vote on the bill due to disagreements over rollbacks to Medicaid coverage. Chairman Andy Harris expressed uncertainty about passing the bill this week but suggested it could be done within 10 days. The group is meeting with President Trump and Speaker Johnson to resolve differences.
Despite the delay request, the White House is pushing for a vote on the bill on Wednesday. The administration emphasizes that the bill represents shared priorities between Congress and the Administration and urges the House to pass it immediately to show commitment to promises made.
The bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is still being finalized, with additional provisions expected to cover Medicaid work requirements and an amended state and local tax deduction cap. House conservatives are advocating for more aggressive cuts to Medicaid and a repeal of former President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and green energy subsidies.
President Trump personally visited Capitol Hill to urge House Republicans to pass the bill quickly. The Freedom Caucus is adamant about fulfilling Trump’s campaign promises to the fullest extent possible.
In conclusion, the White House statement affirms that President Trump will sign the bill into law if it reaches his desk, signaling strong endorsement of House GOP leaders’ plans. The bill aims to align with Trump’s agenda, delivering on promises made to the American people.
Elizabeth Elkind, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, leads coverage of the House of Representatives. Follow her on Twitter at @liz_elkind for more updates and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com.
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