Image Credit: Getty Images Donald Trump and fellow Republicans are trying to get his large tax and spending bill which hes called the big, beautiful bill officially passed by the 4th of July. Now that the Senate has approved the proposal, supporters around the United States are curious when the bill will most likely pass.
Below, get an update on Trumps big, beautiful bill.
What Is the Big Beautiful Bill?
Trumps proposal is a tax and spending bill, which the White House claimed will unleash our economy and deliver a Blue-Collar BOOM and promises will provide historic relief for working families and put Main Street over Wall Street, meaning that the bill intends to help small businesses over larger corporations.
As the American public knows, the president has dubbed his proposal the big, beautiful bill.
Did the Big Beautiful Bill Pass?
The Republican Party was aiming to have the bill passed by July 4. On July 1, the Senate passed the bill, but it has not been approved by the House of Representatives yet. On July 3, the House took a vote and officially passed the bill and will send it to Trumps desk for his signature.
Whats in the Big Beautiful Bill?
Trumps 2025 bill includes an increase in spending on border security, defense and energy production, which would be partially counterbalanced by spending cuts to healthcare programs. Additionally, the bill would extend Trumps 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which is expected to end at the end of this year, and the big, beautiful bill would potentially allow American workers to deduct up to $25,000 in tips and $12,5000 in overtime.
Since the House and the Senate had to add their own provisions and edits to Trumps bill, their versions slightly differ. The Senates version of the bill would reduce deductions for workers making above $150,000, while the Houses version of the bill doesnt include income limits.
Furthermore, the Senates version of the bill would order the sale of public lands up to 0.5 percent in 11 states, including California, Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington. Supporters have claimed this would address the housing affordability and availability crisis.
Did the Senate Already Vote on the Big Beautiful Bill?
Yes, the Senate passed the bill on July 1, but it still has to be approved by House Republicans before it can be passed. The House is expected to vote on the bill, and as of July 3, they are preparing to take their final vote on the proposal.
House Speaker Mike Johnson was confident in the bills passage, saying on July 3, Well have the votes. Well land this plane before July 4th.
By the afternoon of July 3, the House officially passed the bill, and it will be sent to Trumps desk for his presidential signature.
Why Was Hakeem Jeffries Speaking for Hours About the Bill?
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries began to address the chamber just before 5 a.m. ET to speak for a magic minute in opposition of the bill and he spoke for several hours in protest. He was allowed to speak for an unlimited amount of time, and Johnson was expected to talk once Jeffries concluded.
