Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Fails in Senate Amidst Bipartisan AI Concerns
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a key part of President Trump's legislative agenda, faced a significant setback in the Senate. Despite House Republican leadership's push to meet the July 4 deadline, the bill failed to gain enough support, with Sens. Thom Tillis, Rand Paul, and Susan Collins breaking ranks to reject it.
The bill's defeat came after a provision to block states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was voted down 99-1. This provision's rejection highlighted the growing bipartisan concern over AI regulation.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated the bill would increase the deficit by nearly $3.3 trillion from 2025 to 2034. This fiscal impact, along with the bill's provisions on taxes and immigration, likely contributed to the three senators' decision to vote against it.
The Senate bill, passed on July 1 with a narrow 51-50 vote, included a contentious provision to strip funds from Planned Parenthood for one year. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote, securing the bill's passage. However, the bill's future remains uncertain in the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson has a slim margin to secure enough support.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act's fate hangs in the balance as it moves to the House. Despite the Senate's narrow passage, the bill faces an uphill battle due to its fiscal impact and controversial provisions. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged representatives to oppose cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, adding to the bill's challenges.
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