House GOP Changes Trump’s Bill

Washington, D.C. — House Republicans are taking decisive action to safeguard President Donald Trump’s bold tax and spending plan by implementing a series of technical revisions designed to ensure the bill clears the U.S. Senate. This move strengthens the push for conservative economic reform while avoiding liberal obstruction tactics.

House GOP Shields Trump Agenda from Senate Filibuster Threat

In a 213–207 vote, the House approved a set of key changes to its sweeping tax cut and budget package—changes aimed at satisfying complex Senate rules. These revisions were quietly inserted into a procedural vote tied to a separate bill. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) stood as the only GOP member to oppose the motion.

This legislative maneuver was essential to keep the Trump-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act on track. Without these updates, the bill could have triggered a 60-vote requirement in the Senate—handing Democrats the power to kill it outright through a filibuster.

Bill Also Targets $9.4 Billion in Wasteful Federal Spending

In addition to aligning with Senate reconciliation rules, the procedural rule paves the way for a vote on President Trump’s initiative to reclaim $9.4 billion in unnecessary government spending—a move strongly supported by conservative fiscal hawks.

Senate Rules Force Revisions to Defense, Energy, and Medicaid Provisions

The Senate parliamentarian recently flagged certain portions of the bill as non-compliant under reconciliation guidelines—commonly known as the “Byrd bath.” To prevent the bill from being derailed, House Republicans made several high-impact edits, particularly in three areas:

✅ Defense Spending Adjustments

• Eliminated $2 billion for advanced military intelligence enhancements.
• Removed $500 million for new maritime mine development.
• Struck $62 million intended to upgrade missile capabilities on Ohio-class submarines.

✅ Energy Policy Correction

• Stripped a provision that would have reinstated mining leases near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness—leases initially granted during Trump’s first term and later revoked under Joe Biden. This rollback highlights the clash between energy independence and radical environmentalism.

✅ Medicaid Policy Streamlining

• Made adjustments to provisions impacting state-level Medicaid reforms to align with reconciliation rules.

Scalise: “We’re Not Letting Bureaucrats Derail Trump’s Agenda”

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) reaffirmed that while some items were temporarily removed, GOP lawmakers will fight to reinstate them once the bill hits the Senate floor.

“We strongly disagree with the parliamentarian,” Scalise said. “But we can’t afford to gamble. If even one item is ruled out of bounds, the whole bill becomes a 60-vote ordeal—and Democrats could block it.”

Senate Republicans Push for Deeper Spending Cuts, Energy Reforms

As the bill moves to the Senate, GOP senators are crafting their own set of conservative improvements:

• Lowering the cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions.
• Expanding spending cuts to reduce the national debt.
• Rolling back billions in green energy tax credits passed by Democrats in 2022.

However, any Senate changes must go back to the House for approval—a delicate balancing act as the July 4 target date approaches.

A Critical Step in Restoring Fiscal Sanity and American Strength

Conservative leaders are determined to deliver a legislative victory that reflects the values of hard-working Americans: lower taxes, reduced waste, stronger defense, and true energy independence. With President Trump back in command, this bill is more than legislation—it’s a line in the sand against the failed policies of the past.