Trump pushing House GOP to combine reconciliation bills into one package

Published January 4, 2025 5:16pm ET



President-elect Donald Trump is pushing for one reconciliation bill that will include his border, energy, and tax policy priorities, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told Republicans in a closed-door meeting on Saturday, according to a report.

The move sets up a contentious vote as Trump attempts to cram his ambitious agenda into one piece of legislation ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20, which is at odds with some House and Senate Republican leadership.

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