On May 22, 2025, the US House of Representatives passed the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” a comprehensive tax and spending package central to President Donald Trump’s policy agenda. The legislation passed by a narrow 215-214 margin after an overnight session.
Key provisions of the bill include:
Extension of the 2017 corporate and individual tax cuts.
Elimination of green energy incentives introduced during President Biden’s administration.
Tightening eligibility for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Increased funding for border enforcement, aiming to enhance deportation capacities.
Loosening regulations on firearm silencers.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the bill will add approximately $3.8 trillion to the federal debt over the next decade.
The legislation now moves to the Senate, where further debates and potential amendments are anticipated.
Adapted from content originally published by Al Jazeera.
