• GOP's Ambitious Domestic Policy Bill Faces Challenges Amid Party Tensions

  • May 6 2025
  • Duración: 2 m
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GOP's Ambitious Domestic Policy Bill Faces Challenges Amid Party Tensions

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    The US Republican Party is currently focused on advancing a comprehensive domestic policy bill, often referred to as the GOP megabill. This bill is a central part of their legislative agenda and includes a range of significant policy changes. House Republicans are working under a tight deadline, aiming to pass the bill through the chamber by Memorial Day.

    A key component of this bill is the potential inclusion of the REINS Act, a long-sought regulation rollback measure. Conservative Republicans have been advocating for this act for over a decade, which would require Congress to approve major regulations before they can take effect. While there is strong support from conservatives like Senators Todd Young and John Kennedy, moderate Republicans such as Murkowski and Collins have not yet committed to endorsing the provision.

    The bill also encompasses substantial budget cuts and policy changes, including a 70% reduction in the budget of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Additionally, it proposes to extend tax cuts, increase funding for immigration enforcement, and rescind unobligated funding from various federal programs, such as the HUD Green Housing Program.

    Internal party tensions are rising, particularly over Medicaid spending cuts, with Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie engaging in meetings with Main Street Republicans to address these issues. The Democratic Party has been vocal in their opposition, launching a “Fight to Save Medicaid” campaign to pressure vulnerable House Republicans and highlight what they see as the detrimental effects of the GOP's agenda on working families.

    In terms of broader party activities, there is no recent news on specific candidates or major events related to the Republican National Convention (RNC) itself, as the current focus is on legislative efforts rather than convention preparations.

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