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House GOP Unveils $95B Bill; Tillis Opposes Voter-ID

7/20/2026

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Scalise Unveils Bill

Lisa McClain and Steve Scalise unveiled a $95 billion bill funding munitions, farm aid and a voter-ID grant, no offsets.
House Republican leaders are promoting a possible fourth reconciliation package while the third bill faces criticism.
Senator Thom Tillis said he will oppose any reconciliation measure containing Trump-backed voting-restriction provisions.
Honeywell Aerospace CEO Jim Currier said reconciliation is unlikely because firm expects stable defense demand.

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Pentagon Justification Fails

Pentagon officials failed to justify an urgent need for tens of billions of dollars for the war in Iran.
House Republicans advanced a $73 billion defense package allocating $60 billion to the Pentagon and $13 billion to intelligence agencies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune described the third reconciliation bill as a risky proposition.
Senate leaders may raise defense spend and could have SAVE America Act funding ruled irrelevant.

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Scalise Unveils Bill

Lisa McClain and Steve Scalise unveiled a $95 billion bill funding munitions, farm aid and a voter-ID grant, no offsets.
House Republican leaders are promoting a possible fourth reconciliation package while the third bill faces criticism.
Senator Thom Tillis said he will oppose any reconciliation measure containing Trump-backed voting-restriction provisions.
Honeywell Aerospace CEO Jim Currier said reconciliation is unlikely because firm expects stable defense demand.

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