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Democrats repeatedly slammed the package as a giveaway to the wealthy at the expense of benefit programs like Medicaid and food stamps.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
Democrats slammed the so-called "big beautiful bill" to unlock President Donald Trump’s agenda, which includes new work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP.
Republicans in Congress are moving with rapid speed to advance President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security funding.
The legislation would require Medicaid recipients under 65 to prove they work or participate in community engagement for 20 hours weekly to maintain benefits.
House Republicans are looking to push through tax cuts and spending reductions to pass President Trump’s “big, beautiful” budget bill, which is set to slash Medicaid spending.
The lawmakers are racing for a July 4 deadline to have the whole package sent to Trump’s desk in time to also avoid a dangerous debt default. The Treasury Secretary has said federal tax revenues are running short and Congress needs to raise the spending limit to keep paying the bills.
The House Ways and Means Committee will meet Tuesday to consider the plan. Here's what's currently included for individuals.
House Republicans on Sunday night offered the first glimpse of their Medicaid overhaul plan, which is expected to cut billions of dollars to help finance President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts agenda.