Overview
What’s the Big Beautiful Bill Act? Passed by House on 5/22/25, this 1,000+ pg bill extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, adds deductions (no tax on tips), cuts spending (Medicaid, SNAP), & funds border security. Now in Senate.
The Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1), passed by the House on May 22, 2025, is a sweeping tax and spending bill championed by President Trump. It aims to extend the 2017 tax cuts, introduce new deductions, reduce mandatory spending, and fund border security initiatives. Spanning over 1,000 pages, the bill has sparked controversy for its deficit impact and spending cuts. It’s currently under Senate review, where amendments are expected due to Republican divisions (some want deeper cuts, others oppose Medicaid reductions). Key players include Trump, who sees it as a legacy win, and critics like Elon Musk, who called it a “disgusting abomination” for increasing the deficit. The bill’s fate in the Senate remains uncertain as of June 6, 2025.