President-elect Donald Trump is pushing for one reconciliation bill that will include his border, energy, and tax policy priorities, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told Republicans in a closed-door meeting on Saturday, according to a report.
The move sets up a contentious vote as Trump attempts to cram his ambitious agenda into one piece of legislation ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20, which is at odds with some House and Senate Republican leadership.
House and Senate Republicans in late December endorsed a two-step approach to enact Trump’s agenda early next Congress, ensuring a border security-focused reconciliation bill is prioritized in January 2025, followed by tax legislation.
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris (R-MD) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter in mid-December to now-Senate Republican Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Johnson that stressed…
