House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Sunday that Republicans are making significant strides towards creating a framework for a bill to advance President Donald Trump's ambitious agenda. Johnson emphasized the importance of the House's leadership role in the process, even as GOP senators put forth their own plan.
Johnson highlighted the shared goal of both House and Senate Republicans to move forward with President Trump's 'America First' agenda, citing the mandate given to Trump by the American people. He acknowledged the diligent efforts of President Trump in pushing his agenda forward at a rapid pace.
Referring to Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham as a good friend, Johnson mentioned the recent meeting in Florida where Senate Republicans, including Graham, presented their budget resolution alongside President Trump. Johnson expressed optimism about the progress made during a lengthy meeting with Trump at the White House and subsequent discussions with GOP leadership.
While House GOP leaders had initially planned to begin working on their plan in a budget committee markup this week, Johnson indicated a possible delay to ensure that the details are thoroughly considered. He stressed the importance of a comprehensive approach to advancing Trump's agenda through a single, comprehensive bill.
Johnson, who is set to attend the Super Bowl with President Trump in New Orleans, reiterated his commitment to getting the job done while emphasizing the strategy of consolidating efforts into one major bill.
