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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 1· 119th Congress

Budget Reconciliation: Tax Cuts, Spending Changes, Debt Limit Hike

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

Sponsor
Jodey Arrington (R-TX)
Introduced
May 20, 2025
Last Action
Jul 4, 2025
Passage
100%
Introduced
May 20, 2025
Committee
Floor Vote
Both Chambers
Enacted
Jul 4, 2025
01 — The Text

What.

  • Reduces federal taxes and adjusts spending across multiple agencies under expedited budget rules that bypass Senate filibuster.
  • Tightens SNAP food assistance: raises work requirements from age 55 to 65, cuts dependent child exemption from under-18 to under-14, eliminates exemptions for homeless and veterans.
  • Requires states to pay 0-15% of SNAP costs starting 2028 based on their payment error rates; reduces USDA administrative reimbursements to states.
  • Increases statutory debt limit by amount specified in budget resolution; freezes SNAP benefit increases to inflation index only, blocking nutrition content updates.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Millions of working-age adults lose SNAP benefits or must meet stricter employment rules; homeless individuals, foster youth, and low-income veterans lose current exemptions.
  • States with higher error rates shoulder new costs for food assistance, potentially reducing program access or state budgets for other services.
  • Lower-income households face smaller utility deductions and internet bill exclusions when calculating SNAP eligibility; benefit amounts lag behind actual food cost increases.
  • Debt ceiling rises to fund tax cuts, shifting long-term fiscal burden; tradeoff prioritizes tax policy over nutrition program spending.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Became law July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21) after passing House 218-214 on July 3. Implementation begins immediately for some provisions, SNAP changes phase in through 2028.
  • Track state SNAP rule changes starting FY2028; contact your state agriculture or human services agency to learn how matching fund requirements affect local eligibility.
  • Monitor USDA guidance on new SNAP income calculations; if you receive SNAP, review your case for changes to work requirements or benefit amounts in coming months.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 4, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-21.
  • Jul 4, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-21.
  • Jul 4, 2025Signed by President.
  • Jul 4, 2025Signed by President.
  • Jul 3, 2025Presented to President.
  • Jul 3, 2025Presented to President.
  • Jul 3, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Jul 3, 2025On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 214 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3059-3143)