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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

The U.S. House of Representatives voted and passed Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill. This reconciliation package goes to President Trump to be signed into law. Following passage of the bill, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Today, I voted in favor of H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill.  As with every bill, I weighed the pros and the cons.  The positives of the bill clearly outweigh the negatives. 

“A tax structure that encourages continued growth in the economy is extremely important.  This bill contains a number of continuations of pro-small business policies.  It helps protect family-owned farms and family-run businesses.  

“In addition, it adds no tax on tips for most of our service-industry employees, including wait staff and hospitality workers.  It also exempts wages for overtime work for hourly workers.

“Another significant impact is the increased money to help protect our nation’ s borders.

“The unleashing of American energy potential contained in this bill is significant and will lead to increases in production.  Because of this American energy costs are expected to stabilize and even be lower in the coming decade.

“On Medicaid, we strengthened the program for the traditional Medicaid population.  That population includes pregnant women, the disabled, the elderly, and the young.  

“Opponents criticize the community engagement or “work requirement” provisions for able-bodied Medicaid-expansion recipients.  I consider this a strength of the bill.  While commonly called “work requirements,” the community engagement provision for able-bodied Medicaid-expansion recipients does not require a recipient to work per se but would require them to contribute to our communities.  This engagement only requires an average of 18.5 hours a week. Eligibility can be achieved by participating in educational or substance abuse recovery programs, holding a traditional job, or volunteering for community service.  I believe it is only fair to expect those able-bodied Medicaid-expansion recipients to contribute to their communities. 

“Accordingly, I supported the bill.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

Griffith Statement on Appointment to Health Subcommittee Chair

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska)

Bacon Votes Yes on One Big Beautiful Bill

Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after voting yes on the “One Big Beautiful Bill”:

“Stopping tax increases of approximately $141 a month on Middle Class Nebraskan families and making the tax code permanent is critical, which is why I voted yes on the bill. In addition, this bill invests in servicemember pay, housing, healthcare, and quality of life. It also helps America grow its naval power, improve DoD systems, and gives the Pentagon the tools to pass a full audit. Furthermore, it enforces work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependent children, which is supported overwhelmingly by Americans. I think the House bill had better provisions for Medicaid and Renewable Energy, but the benefits outweigh the drawbacks overall.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04)

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer and Chairwoman McClain released the following statement after Congress passed The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sending it to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.

“Republicans in Congress have succeeded in our mission to enact President Trump’s America First agenda. And importantly, we did it in record time, so that the effects of this nation-shaping legislation can be felt by the American people as soon as possible.

“Today, the House has passed generational legislation that permanently lowers taxes for families and job creators, secures the border, unleashes American energy dominance, restores peace through strength, reduces spending more than any other bill ever has, and makes government more efficient and effective for all Americans.

“It should never be forgotten that every single House Democrat voted against all of it — proving once again that they support tax hikes on their constituents, open borders, runaway government spending, and Medicaid for able-bodied adults who can work but choose not to. The One Big Beautiful Bill now heads to the President’s desk for his signature, and all hard-working Americans should know — this bill is for you.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA)

Neal Statement on the Republicans’ Betrayal and Democrats’ Fight for the American People

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman David Scott released the following statement after voting against Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill

“I voted NO on the Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill because it will transfer over $4.5 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans at the expense of working families, children, veterans, and seniors across Georgia.

This bill will be a disaster for Georgia. It slashes more than $1 trillion from Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA—kicking 750,000 of our fellow Georgians off their healthcare while raising premiums for another 1.2 million. As many as 60 rural hospitals, some of which are already on the brink of closure, are going to see their funding disappear. Cutting almost $200 billion from SNAP—including a mathematically unworkable state cost-sharing plan—will force Georgia to shoulder $500 million in new SNAP costs. Now let us be clear about what this all really means: more children, vets, and seniors in our state will go hungry. Despite my efforts to shield veterans from losing SNAP benefits, Republicans refused to even vote for my amendment that would have protected the work requirement exemptions for vulnerable veterans. Once again, Republicans have turned their backs on our veterans and working families—using them as a pawn in their partisan games.  

This isn’t just legislative vandalism—it is a direct assault on basic human dignity, disguised as fiscal responsibility. I will fight tooth and nail to prevent this travesty from hurting the people I was sent here to protect—and I urge every American to stand up and speak out against this betrayal.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1)

(Washington, DC) — U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-HI-01) this morning voted against H.R. 1, the massive “reconciliation” budget bill that has been under consideration in Congress since January.

The measure passed on a vote of 218-214, with all Democrats including Case voting against.

Case made the following statement on his vote:

“Laws are not just about policy; they are ultimately about our values.

 

“On so many counts, H.R. 1 fails miserably as sound policy reflecting strong values.

 

“It gifts a massive tax break to those who have benefited the most from our society and least need help.

“It pays for that tax cut by borrowing from our future, plunging our nation into another $5 trillion of debt.

“It guts our bedrock efforts to provide all Americans with affordable quality nutrition, health care, housing and other life basics, and tens of millions of Americans will be far worse off and even die as a result.

 

“It reverses generations of effort to convert to clean renewable energy despite the sheer folly of doubling down on fossil fuels.

“It hides special interest provisions in its almost-thousand pages that reflect the worst of insider Washington.

“It makes life today and into the next generation harder, not easier, for most of us.

“As a tragic, cruel measure that so deeply benefits so few so well at the expense of so many so severely, it accelerates deepening inequality and division throughout our country and further stretches the fraying fabric of our society.

 

“None of this can be sound policy, none of this can be our values.

“We must start today, wherever and however we can, in our governments, communities and election booths, to contain and reverse the damage of this measure and to return to a course that reflects sound policy and core values for all Americans.”

 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Huffman Representing the 2nd District of California

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Costa Representing 16th District of California

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after voting against the partisan Republican budget, H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Big-Ugly Bill. “Republicans had six months to work with Democrats on a bipartisan, responsible budget. Instead, they’ve chosen to put billionaires and big corporations first at the expense of the people of the San Joaquin Valley. Healthcare is essential as the majority of the people that I represent rely on Medicaid, Medicare and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These vital safety nets ensure families can access food, healthcare, and stable housing. But this bill guts those services and puts rural hospitals at risk of closure, while adding $4 trillion to the deficit. That’s not fiscal responsibility—it’s a direct attack on the communities I represent,” said Congressman Costa.
BACKGROUNDThe Senate passed its version of the bill despite bipartisan opposition by a vote of 51-50, advancing legislation originally passed by House Republicans in May 2025. The budget bill is moving through budget reconciliation, a fast-track process that allows Congress to pass fiscal legislation with a simple majority in the Senate.The Senate’s bill goes even further in slashing vital support for American families. It strips more than $1.3 trillion from Medicaid, SNAP, and subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), while adding an estimated $4 trillion in debt to the deficit. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the bill will cause 17 million Americans to lose their coverage and increase costs for low-income Medicaid recipients.Data from the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) and House Budget Democrats found that the One Big-Ugly bill threatens the well-being and health of the people of the San Joaquin Valley:

End health coverage for millions — Slashes over $1.1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, resulting in at least 17 million Americans losing their insurance. 

51,233 people in Costa’s district will lose Medicaid (Medi-Cal) coverage, including seniors, children, and those with disabilities. Costa’s district is the second-highest dependent congressional district in California. 
9,700 people in Costa’s district will lose their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  

Cut SNAP at historic levels — Cuts nearly $200 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the largest cut in the program’s history. 

35,000 people in Costa’s district will lose SNAP benefits – the highest dependent congressional district in California. 

Put rural hospitals and clinics at risk — Cuts funding for community health centers, nursing homes, and hospitals like Community Medical Centers (CMC) and Adventist Health that rely heavily on Medicaid to serve low-income and elderly patients. 
Defund Planned Parenthood – Strips all federal funding from Planned Parenthood, leaving many women with nowhere to go for cancer screenings and prenatal care.

Congressman Costa introduced multiple amendments to protect Valley families—proposals to preserve year-round Medicaid coverage for 775,000 children, restore wildfire prevention funding, preserve SNAP benefits, and ensure that those on SNAP can still receive assistance to pay their home energy bills through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Every Republican voted against it.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Randy Weber (14th District of Texas)

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill:

“President Trump made a promise to cut taxes, protect seniors, and put American workers first. Today, we moved that promise across the finish line. The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers the largest tax cuts for families in a generation. It ends taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits because the government has no business taxing what you’ve already earned. It strengthens Medicaid for those who genuinely need it, unleashes American energy to restore our leadership on the world stage, secures our border, and cracks down on the waste, fraud, and abuse that’s running rampant in Washington.”

“Now look, with a razor-thin majority, no bill is perfect. Every member, including me, could point to something they wish were different. But this legislation marks a huge step forward in putting the American people back in charge, not the bureaucrats. We’ve still got work to do to rein in spending and fix the fiscal mess we inherited. But this bill lays the groundwork for real, lasting success and puts us back on a path to strength, prosperity, and American greatness.”