The House Budget Committee has scheduled a meeting on Thursday to vote on the budget blueprint that outlines the goals of a sweeping bill aimed at implementing President Donald Trump's agenda. This move sets up a potential showdown with Senate Republicans who are pushing a narrower plan.
Details of the House GOP plan have not been released yet as leaders continue to negotiate over its specifics. However, it is anticipated to be broader and more costly than the Senate's proposal.
Both chambers must adopt an identical non-binding budget resolution before proceeding with binding legislation through the reconciliation process, which is not subject to filibustering in the Senate.
Republican Rep. Ralph Norman dismissed the Senate's two-bill strategy, emphasizing that the House plan includes more significant cuts as promised to the American people. He highlighted that the Senate proposal lacks completeness in certain areas.
Norman emphasized that spending originates in the House, despite recent discussions with senators on budget strategy.
Amidst stalled budget talks in the House, Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris suggested that the House should consider the budget blueprint from Senate Budget Chair Lindsey Graham once it clears the Senate. This viewpoint reflects the impatience among many House Republicans eager to secure a legislative victory for Trump, contrasting with House GOP leadership.
Graham criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson's one-bill strategy, stating that while he wishes it could work, the reality is different. Graham plans to hold a vote in his panel on a bill encompassing defense and border security funds on Wednesday.
