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The GOP is internally divided over the potential for a second reconciliation bill focused on affordability, with some members pushing for expansion of health savings accounts and others cautious, amid discussions about aligning with President Trump's interests and recent Democratic precedents.
Senate Budget Chair Lindsey Graham is discussing with Republicans the possibility of passing a new reconciliation bill to advance party priorities on healthcare, taxes, and spending, amid ongoing negotiations to end the government shutdown and address other legislative issues. Meanwhile, efforts continue in the Senate and House to resolve funding and policy disputes, with bipartisan negotiations and procedural maneuvers underway.
Republican leaders are considering further Medicaid and Medicare cuts as they plan a second reconciliation bill, but face significant opposition from vulnerable House Republicans and skepticism from Senate colleagues, amid ongoing debates over health care spending and government funding.
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) criticizes the Senate's passage of the reconciliation bill, arguing it undermines America's manufacturing, energy leadership, and the growth of solar and storage industries, potentially leading to higher bills, job losses, and weakened energy security.
The Senate's revised domestic policy bill faces hurdles as the parliamentarian rules that several provisions, including Medicaid and drug pricing changes, violate Senate rules for budget reconciliation, though some GOP-backed provisions remain compliant.
The Republican reconciliation bill is projected by the CBO to increase the US deficit by nearly $3.3 trillion from 2025 to 2034, though Senate Republicans and the White House dispute this estimate, with the White House claiming it will reduce the deficit by $4.9 trillion over the next decade.
President Trump criticized Senator Thom Tillis for voting against advancing his signature legislation, the 'big, beautiful bill,' and indicated he may face primary challenges as a result, highlighting tensions within the GOP over legislative priorities.
The Senate Parliamentarian has advised that several provisions in the Republicans' 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' violate the Byrd Rule and would require a 60-vote threshold to pass, including measures on offshore oil and gas projects, public land sales, renewable energy fees, and geothermal leasing, among others. Democrats oppose these provisions, emphasizing adherence to Senate rules and environmental protections.
The Senate Parliamentarian has identified several provisions in the Republicans' 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' that violate the Byrd Rule, which would require a 60-vote threshold to pass. These provisions include measures affecting federal employees, border security, and agency reorganizations, highlighting concerns over the bill's compliance with Senate rules and its potential impact on federal workers and agencies.
The GOP's major reconciliation bill faces significant public opposition and internal disagreements within the party, with Democrats actively branding it negatively to sway voters, raising concerns about its political viability and potential to become a costly legislative failure similar to past large bills like Obamacare.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Elon Musk both criticize President Trump's large spending bill, with Newsom also aligning with conservative Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene over a provision banning state AI regulation, highlighting bipartisan and cross-ideological disagreements on federal legislation.
Senator Joni Ernst faced heated opposition from constituents at a town hall in Iowa over the Republican-backed reconciliation bill, which includes cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits. During the exchange, Ernst defended the bill and made a controversial remark about death, which was met with boos and gasps from the audience. The bill faces further challenges in the Senate amid concerns about its impact on healthcare coverage.