House passes Trump’s deficit-swelling tax bill, with big Medicaid changes
The House proposal would enact President Donald Trump’s major campaign promises while dramatically changing Medicaid, food benefits, income taxes and border security.
WASHINGTON – Americans could see major changes to Medicaid, food stamps, border security and taxes under a sweeping Republican bill that passed the U.S. House early on May 22.
The proposal, which President Donald Trump has dubbed the “big, beautiful bill,” would enact Trump’s major campaign promises like eliminating taxes on workers’ tips and overtime and is likely to be one of the most significant pieces of legislation that will be passed during his second term in the Oval Office.
It passed the House 215-214, with all Democrats and two Republicans – Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Warren Davidson of Ohio – voting against it after a marathon all-night debate. Republicans had only three ‘no’ votes to spare in the closely-divided House.
By: Riley Beggin May 22, 2025
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