President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with the delay in passing his signature legislation, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes significant tax cuts and spending reforms. Trump took to social media to question why Republicans are taking so long to pass the bill, stating, “Largest Tax Cuts in History and a Booming Economy vs. Biggest Tax Increase in History, and a Failed Economy. What are the Republicans waiting for??? What are you trying to prove??? MAGA IS NOT HAPPY, AND IT’S COSTING YOU VOTES!!!”.¹
The bill, which has been a cornerstone of Trump’s domestic agenda, has faced opposition from some Republicans who are concerned about its potential impact on the national debt and social safety-net programs like Medicaid. Despite the challenges, Trump remains committed to passing the bill, which would make permanent the 2017 Trump-era tax cuts and introduce new incentives, including a $10,000 tax credit for buyers of American-made vehicles.²
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing an uphill battle in securing votes for the bill, with several Republicans publicly expressing their opposition. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, said he would not support sending the bill forward in the House Rules Committee, stating, “Our bill has been completely changed—from the IRA credits to the deficit… This bill’s a nonstarter. We want to do this, but this bill doesn’t do what the president wants it to do”.³
The bill’s passage in the Senate was secured with Vice President JD Vance’s tie-breaking vote, with a narrow margin of 51-50. However, the House faces a more uncertain path, with some Republicans demanding significant changes to the bill. Trump’s deadline of July 4 looms large, and the president has urged lawmakers to clear the legislation in time for a signing ceremony.
Trump’s pressure campaign appears to be having some effect, with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise noting that the president is helping to persuade undecided lawmakers. “When you talk to members, there’s some that still are holding out for something different, but at the end of the day, they know this is probably as good as we’re going to get,” Scalise said. Trump has been meeting with lawmakers and using his social media platform to push for support.⁴
The fate of the “Big Beautiful Bill” remains uncertain, with some lawmakers expressing concerns about the bill’s provisions and its potential impact on the national debt. According to an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office, the Senate bill could add more than $3.9 trillion to the national debt, another pain point for fiscally conservative House Republicans.