#TRUMP 's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Passes Senate: Key Details

The United States Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill after nearly 48 hours of intense debate, amendments, and voting. The bill, which still faces a tough path in the House of Representatives, includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and deep cuts to healthcare and nutrition programs.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s in the bill:

What is Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’?

The bill combines tax cuts, increased defense and border security spending, and cuts to social safety nets into one massive package. The primary aim is to make Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent, boost military and border security funding, and fund energy projects. It is partially funded by reducing healthcare and food assistance.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill will add $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, increasing the US debt to $36.2 trillion.

Key Aspects of the Bill:

Tax Cuts:

Permanent tax breaks from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Increases in the SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 for five years.

Tax deductions for tips, overtime, and US-made car loans.

Child Tax Credit:

The child tax credit will rise to $2,200 per child, avoiding a drop to $1,000 in 2026.

Border Wall & Security:

$350 billion for border and national security, including $46 billion for the US-Mexico border wall.

$45 billion for migrant detention centers.

$10,000 additional ICE agents by 2029.

Cuts to Healthcare & Programs:

Cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs (SNAP), affecting millions of low-income families.

An estimated 11.8 million Americans could lose health insurance by 2034 if the bill becomes law.

Clean Energy:

Reductions in tax breaks for clean energy projects and electric vehicle purchases.

Debt Limit:

The debt ceiling would be raised by $5 trillion, exceeding the House’s earlier version of the bill by $1 trillion.

Who Benefits?

Wealthier Americans are expected to benefit the most, with higher earners seeing an income increase of 2.2%, while low-income earners could see a 2.5% income drop due to cuts in Medicaid and SNAP.

Senators’ Votes:

Opposed: Senators Susan Collins (ME), Thom Tillis (NC), and Rand Paul (KY) voted against due to concerns over Medicaid cuts and fiscal impacts.

Supported: The remaining Republican Senators, including key figures like Lisa Murkowski (AK), Rick Scott (FL), and John Thune, voted in favor. Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote.

Public and Lawmaker Reactions:

Republicans hailed it as a historic achievement.

Democrats criticized it as a giveaway to the wealthy, sacrificing healthcare and food assistance for the poor.

Public opinion is turning negative, with concerns about cuts to Medicaid, food aid, and the disproportionate benefits to billionaires.

Next Steps:

The bill will move to the House Rules Committee for further debate and potential changes. If both chambers agree on the final text, it will go to President Trump for approval.

What’s coming? If the House doesn’t accept the Senate’s version, amendments may be made, or a conference committee may be formed to find a compromise.

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