North Shore Louisiana News

House Republican leaders, including Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Speaker Mike Johnson, have issued a joint statement regarding the budget reconciliation process. They were joined by Majority Whip Tom Emmer, Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, and chairpersons of relevant House Committees.

The statement highlights the recent passage of a bill to fund the government through the fiscal year, emphasizing a return to President Trump's America First agenda. "House Republicans took the lead and passed a bill to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year. Now, our focus returns to delivering President Trump’s full America First agenda."

The leaders expressed their intention to present a comprehensive bill addressing border security, tax policies, economic growth, energy dominance, national strength, and governmental efficiency. "The House is determined to send the president one big, beautiful bill that secures our border, keeps taxes low for families and job creators, grows our economy, restores American energy dominance, brings back peace through strength, and makes government more efficient and more accountable to the American people."

A budget resolution has already been passed by the House as part of this initiative. The leaders are urging Senate cooperation in enacting these measures swiftly. "We took the first step to accomplish that by passing a budget resolution weeks ago, and we look forward to the Senate joining us in this commitment to ensure we enact President Trump’s full agenda as quickly as possible. The American people gave us a mandate and we must act on it. We encourage our Senate colleagues to take up the House budget resolution when they return to Washington."

They describe this legislative effort as potentially historic in its impact: "This is our opportunity to deliver what will be one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in the history of our nation. Working together, we will get it done."