House Republicans on July 15 released a $95 billion budget resolution to fund defense, farm aid, and voter ID requirements, bypassing the Senate filibuster through reconciliation. The package includes $73 billion for defense and intelligence amid the Iran war, $10 billion for election integrity efforts, and $12 billion in farm aid. The resolution instructs four House committees to draft legislation, with no spending offsets included.
The House Budget Committee is set to mark up the resolution on July 16, with a full House vote pending. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) emphasized the bill's priorities, including the SAVE America Act, which requires photo voter IDs and proof of citizenship to register. However, the act faces opposition from Senate Democrats and potential reconciliation rule challenges.
Republicans aim to pass the resolution before the August recess, despite concerns from fiscal hawks about the lack of pay-fors. The White House has aligned with the military funding request, but the bill's fate remains uncertain in the Senate.