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Senate Moves on Reconciliation

June 27, 2025

Congress is continuing to work on the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, the budget reconciliation package for FY 2025. After the House passed its version in May by a narrow 215–214 vote, the Senate is now considering its own version of the bill. 

Recently the Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary Committee released their bill text out of committee. These sections include proposals for border security, immigration enforcement, federal, state and local law enforcement. 

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Breakdown of the Reconciliation Bill and Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bills

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Appropriations Process Underway

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Senate Moves on Reconciliation

June 27, 2025 Congress is continuing to work on the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, the budget reconciliation package for FY 2025. After the House passed its version in May by a narrow 215–214 vote, ...
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House Passes Reconciliation Package

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