House Debates What to Include in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
House Debates What to Include in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Chaos abounds in Washington. Amid constant pushback from Democrats, House Republicans, with their slim majority, are locked in fierce debate over what to include in President Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill.”
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What’s going on in Washington?
The SALT Cap Increase
As debate continues among republicans, the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap has taken center stage. The Daily Wire has the story:
In the 389-page tax packageĀ releasedĀ on Monday, there was a provision to increase the SALT deduction cap to $30,000 for individuals earning $400,000 or less, up from the current $10,000 limit from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that is set to expire at the end of this year.
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced the tax measure in a 26-19 vote along party lines on Wednesday morning, but Republicans from high-tax blue states such as New York, New Jersey, and California are fighting for a higher ceiling.
With high-profile Republicans like Rep. Elise Stefanik calling for a higher SALT deduction cap, it’s hard to tell what exactly the party will decide on. With Democrats in a frenzy over Medicaid cuts, it is unlikely the “big, beautiful bill” will receive any support from across the aisle.
The Medicaid Cuts
The Energy and Commerce Committee talked through the night in a lengthy meeting frequently interrupted by protestors and Democrat lawmakers upset about cuts to Medicaid. Fox News has the story:
Sparks flew early at the Energy & Commerce Committee meeting with protesters both inside and outside the room repeatedly attempting to disrupt proceedings ā with 26 people arrested by Capitol Police.
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Inside the budget markup, Democrats and Republicans sparred along party lines over Medicaid cuts. Democrats repeatedly claimed the Republican budget proposal will cut vital Medicaid services.
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Republicans have contended that their bill only seeks to cut waste, fraud, and abuse of the Medicaid system, leaving more of its resources for vulnerable populations that truly need it.
For months now, the talking point that “Republicans want to cut Medicaid” has been a constant drumbeat in the legacy media. With the committee being tasked with finding $880 billion in spending cuts, some cuts to Medicaid seem inevitable, despite the panic and outcry.
Defunding Planned Parenthood
Amid the chaos, we have good news to share: Planned Parenthood is on the spending cut chopping block. From The Daily Signal:
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has announced its portion of the reconciliation bill would slash Planned ParenthoodāsĀ taxpayer funding. Now, a conservative think tank is urging Republicans in Congress to act to defund theĀ abortion giant.
The reconciliation bill contains language removing funding for organizations that participate in transgender medical interventions for minors.
If this makes it into the final version of the reconciliation bill, it would be a huge answer to our prayers!
How Should We Pray?
Chaos in Washington is nothing new, but it feels especially dangerous this time. President Trump has proven to be even more of a maverick in his second term, bringing massive changes and answers to decades-old prayers. Let’s pray that Republicans are unified so that they can back him up and codify change and reform that our nation desperately needs.
According the The Daily Wire, Speaker Johnson hopes to having the spending bill finished up by Memorial Day. Make it happen, Lord!
How are you praying about the “big, beautiful bill?” Share your thoughts, prayers, and scriptures below.
(Excerpts from The Daily Wire, Fox News, and The Daily Signal. Photo Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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Father, in the Name of Jesus we ask for Your Holy Spirit to hover and yes, convict hearts of Your will for the creation of life to come to fulfillment in babies being birthed, not aborted. Help Senate and House legislators be convicted of the sanctity of life, and not cave to pressure from those who are cavalier in issues of life and death.
Father in Heaven, Almighty God, Creator of all things including this nation, Only You are able to bring our government into alignment with what is good, right, and just in Your sight! Your people, to cry out and continue to pray and seek your help and guidance in these extremely important matters. Empower and guide President Trump as he has entered uncharted territory, give him favor and wisdom in all things concerning our nation and peace in our world and bring peace and prosperity back to our world.
Please give strong resolve to our government leaders in the House and Senate to cut all tax funding for evil things such as abortion, gender transitions, fraud, and abuse. Let our leaders know that blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord! Psalm 33:12 Let our legislators be totally unified in cleaning out corruption in every area of our land, and give us godly leaders, godly judges, and godly military members, law enforcement officers, and border patrol agents who will work for the good of our country. Let Your Gospel of Jesus once again go forth from the U.S. into all the world, for Your glory, honor and praise! Protect all our leaders & their families, and let them have Your guidance in all things,
In the Mighty Name of Jesus!. Amen
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First and foremost – I’m not in on telling God to “Make it happen, Lord.” [Daily Wire]
Dear merciful Father, I simply ask for Your will to be accomplished.
In Jesus name, Amen š
Father in Heaven, Only You are able to bring our government into alignment with what is good, right, and just in Your sight! Please give strong resolve to our government leaders in the House and Senate to cut all tax funding for evil things such as abortion, gender transitions, fraud, and abuse. Let our leaders know that blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord! Psalm 33:12 Let our legislators be totally unified in cleaning out corruption in every area of our land, and give us godly leaders, godly judges, and godly military members, law enforcement officers, and border patrol agents who will work for the good of our country. Let Your the Gospel of Jesus once again go forth from the U.S. into all the world, for Your glory, honor and praise! Protect all our leaders & their families, and let them have Your guidance in all things, In the Mighty Name of Jesus!
Lord God our only HOPE. We love and ask that you would mold and shape us, Your people, to cry out and continue to pray and seek your help and guidance in these extremely important matters. Empower and guide President Trump as he has entered uncharted territory, give him favor and wisdom in all things concerning our nation and peace in our world and bring peace and prosperity back to our world.
Thank you for Your Leadership and Authority in our lives. Amen
Take care of this God. Your will be done. ššš
Father, I pray for unity among the legislators and wisdom in finding the answer. May it not be long. May Planned Parenthood be totally defunded. May what comes from the House be a good thing, filled with what will please you.
There is a danger in making such “super vague” statements in this “against” climate.
The egos in play hear a battle cry. Im praying for a down play of media, wishy-washy statements meant to Wow! And for simple, well-stated truth available upon request from the Holy Spirit for the asking of a humble heart.
Temptations of big new toys and enhanced media approval need to be battled!
You are spot on! May the will of the Father be done, on earth, as it is in heaven!
Lord we ask that the wind of your Spirit would be the force behind the passage of this bill. We give you all the Glory! It belongs to you !!!
Before the election of Donald Trump in November of last year, there were a lot more people, praying and agreeing on
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I pray that believers wake up AGAIN and begin to understand that we have not won this fight yet. It is still a fierce battle in many ways, as you can see by the articles that are presented here.
May our Congressmen & Congresswomen unify by aligning with Your will and purposes for this bill, and that will happen only when they lay aside any personal agendas they bring to the table, and pick up Yours. Big ask, but You’re a BIG GOD! I’m not sure I consider any “big” bill beautiful, but please turn hearts and minds as necessary to accomplish what You desire.
Heavenly Father ,
I pray that we can put an end to tax funded abortions . I also pray that waist fraud and abuse can be cut from the Medicare system. I also prayer that Republicans can unify and Speaker Johnson can have the spending bill completed by Memorial Day.
Thank you Lord
Father God I pray that Congress will codify into law all of President Trump’s EOs! In the name and by the authority of Jesus Christ!
AMEN
I add to that prayer, but only according to your will Father.