The President’s clock is ticking. He’s running out of time to get a key win.
But the U.S. House Speaker’s given President Trump shocking news right before July 4th.
House GOP Pushes for Swift Passage of Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ by July 4
Washington, D.C. — House Republican leadership is rallying to pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” by a self-imposed July 4 deadline, following the Senate’s approval of its version of the legislation on Tuesday. The bill, a cornerstone of Trump’s America First agenda, aims to secure the border, extend tax cuts, boost energy production, and reduce federal spending.
The Senate’s passage came after a grueling 24-hour vote-a-rama, marked by intense debate and numerous amendments. Now, the House must reconcile differences between its version, passed in May, and the Senate’s revised bill before it can reach the president’s desk. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), alongside Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Chairwoman Lisa McClain, issued a unified statement pledging swift action.
“The House will work quickly to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill that enacts President Trump’s full America First agenda by the Fourth of July,” the group declared in a post on X. “The American people gave us a clear mandate, and after four years of Democrat failure, we intend to deliver without delay.”
The legislation includes provisions to extend the 2017 Trump tax cuts, fund a robust immigration crackdown, and cut spending on programs like Medicaid, food stamps, and green energy subsidies. House Republicans view the bill as a direct response to voter demands for a government prioritizing American interests.
“Republicans were elected to do exactly what this bill achieves: secure the border, make tax cuts permanent, unleash American energy dominance, restore peace through strength, cut wasteful spending, and return to a government that puts Americans first,” the leadership’s statement continued. “This bill is President Trump’s agenda, and we are making it law. House Republicans are ready to finish the job and put the One Big Beautiful Bill on President Trump’s desk in time for Independence Day.”
However, the path to passage faces resistance from within the GOP. Hardline conservatives, including Reps. David Valadao (R-Calif.), Young Kim (R-Calif.), Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.), and Nick LaLota (R-N.Y.), have expressed opposition to the Senate’s changes. The dissenters argue the Senate’s version deviates too far from the House’s original bill.
Speaker Johnson acknowledged the Senate’s alterations, noting they went further than preferred. “We knew the Senate would amend the House product. I encouraged them to amend it as lightly as possible. They went a little further than many of us would have preferred,” Johnson told reporters Tuesday.
The Senate’s version is projected to increase the deficit more than the House’s, fueling frustration among fiscal conservatives. “They’re backing away from the spending cuts, the spending restraint. They’re backing away from the reforms that we think makes the math work,” Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said in a post on X.
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) was blunt in his criticism, calling the Senate’s changes a “non-starter.” He told reporters, “Our bill has been completely changed.”
In response, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) announced plans to introduce an amendment to strip the Senate’s text and restore the House’s May version. The move highlights the growing tension within the GOP as the July 4 deadline looms.
At least 20 House Republicans are reportedly prepared to vote against the Senate’s bill, according to an anonymous GOP lawmaker speaking to Axios. This internal discord poses a significant challenge for Johnson, who must flip dozens of “no” votes to meet the deadline.
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) pointed to Johnson’s earlier commitment to avoid voting on bills exceeding a specific deficit threshold. “Members will have a decision to make,” Spartz noted, signaling potential consequences for leadership if the bill fails to meet conservative fiscal standards.
Johnson has faced pressure from his party before, with some conservatives threatening to challenge his speakership if he fails to secure $1.5 trillion in spending cuts. “I’ve never lied to any of my colleagues, and I was trying to emphasize the point,” he told Axios in April, defending his leadership.
Despite the challenges, Johnson remains optimistic, vowing to deliver the bill to Trump’s desk by Independence Day. He reiterated the bill’s alignment with Republican priorities, emphasizing its focus on border security, tax relief, and energy independence.
As the House prepares for a vote, the outcome will test the GOP’s ability to unify behind Trump’s agenda. With the clock ticking, Johnson and his leadership team are working to bridge the gap between moderates and hardline conservatives to fulfill their promise to the American people.
