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President Donald Trump is urging congressional Republicans to advance passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, pushing for it to reach his desk before Independence Day.
Trump issued the call on Truth Social Monday as lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill following a recess.
“Passing THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL is a Historic Opportunity to turn our Country around after four disastrous years under Joe Biden. We will take a massive step to balancing our Budget by enacting the largest mandatory Spending Cut, EVER, and Americans will get to keep more of their money with the largest Tax Cut, EVER, and no longer taxing Tips, Overtime, or Social Security for Seniors — Something 80 Million Voters supported in November,” Trump wrote.
“With the Senate coming back to Washington today, I call on all of my Republican friends in the Senate and House to work as fast as they can to get this Bill to MY DESK before the Fourth of JULY,” he added.
The legislation, which recently advanced through the House by a single vote, is intended to fund Trump’s America First priorities. It now moves to the Senate, where some Republicans have expressed opposition in its current form.
Among those objecting are Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Rand Paul of Kentucky, who argue the bill does not sufficiently reduce federal spending. Paul has also criticized the inclusion of a debt ceiling increase.
In a separate Truth Social post on Monday, Trump attempted to reassure Americans that there would be no cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid.
“So many false statements are being made about ‘THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL,’ but what nobody understands is that it’s the single biggest Spending Cut in History, by far! But there will be NO CUTS to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid. In fact, they will be saved from the incompetence of the Democrats. The Democrats, who have totally lost their confidence and their way, are saying whatever comes to mind — Anything to win!” he wrote.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota faces a narrow margin for passage, needing to retain nearly unanimous Republican support. Any amendments to the bill would also require reconciliation with the House before it could be signed into law by Trump by July 4.
