What Is the Big Beautiful Bill?
The Big Beautiful Bill—often shortened to BBB or OBBB—is a massive legislative package introduced in the U.S. Congress. Championed by former President Donald Trump and supported by House GOP leadership, the bill bundles tax cuts, Medicaid reforms, border funding, and energy policy rollbacks—all in one.
This all-in-one approach has led to it being dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Explore what the bill covers in detail here
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Has the House Passed It Yet?
As of July 3, 2025, the U.S. Senate has passed the Big Beautiful Bill by a 51–50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
But in the House of Representatives, the bill is still awaiting final passage. A major procedural vote on July 2 stalled as GOP leaders faced resistance from within their own party.
Read Axios’ exclusive on the House vote drama
What’s Inside the Big Beautiful Bill?
Here’s what’s making headlines:
- Extended Trump-era tax cuts
- New “Trump Account” – $1,000 annual credit per child
- Medicaid and SNAP tightening – potentially cutting off 11M+ Americans
- $150B+ in defense & border spending
- Rollbacks on clean-energy tax incentives
- Adds $2.6–$2.8 trillion to the national deficit
Detailed breakdown via Courthouse News
What’s the Hold-Up in the House?
Despite Senate approval, the House is in a gridlock. Why?
- Freedom Caucus members want deeper spending cuts
- Moderates fear the bill’s Medicaid cuts and rising deficit
- Elon Musk publicly criticized GOP supporters of clean-energy rollbacks
- Speaker Mike Johnson kept the floor vote open for over 7 hours to wrangle enough votes
How Many Votes Are Needed?
To pass in the House, the bill needs a simple majority — that’s at least 218 votes. With a razor-thin GOP majority, Republicans can’t afford more than 3 defections.
On July 2, the House saw multiple failed procedural votes, delaying final passage.
What Happens Next?
- A final House vote is expected soon, possibly ahead of July 4
- Trump and Speaker Johnson are pressuring GOP holdouts
- If passed, the bill would head to President Trump for final signature
- If not, it’s back to Senate-House negotiations
What Are People Saying?
Polls show the bill is divisive:
- 60% of Americans disapprove of Medicaid rollbacks
- Small business groups support the expanded deductions
- Democrats call it “corporate welfare” dressed as reform
See the TIME Magazine polling breakdown
Final Thoughts
The Big Beautiful Bill is one of the most ambitious—and controversial—bills of the decade. It touches nearly every part of American life, from your taxes to your health care. And while the Senate has already said yes, the House is still undecided.
As debate continues, so does America’s sharp divide over what counts as “beautiful” policy.
