Speaker Johnson on Passing CR, Senate Action, and Budget Reconciliation

Government Funding Bill Passage

• 🎯 Speaker Johnson declared victory after the Continuing Resolution (CR) passed the House, preventing a government shutdown.
• ⚠️ He stated that opponents attempted to run out the clock to shut down the government and stop the America First agenda.
• 🤝 Republicans in Congress are committed to sticking together to deliver on the agenda.

Senate's Role in Funding

• 🏛️ The passed CR has been sent to the Senate, placing the decision to fund the government on Chuck Schumer.
• 🙏 Speaker Johnson expressed hope that enough Democrats in the Senate will have a conscience and do the right thing by the American people.
• ⚖️ If the Senate fails to act, the responsibility for a shutdown will fall on their shoulders.

Budget Reconciliation Process

• 🚀 Speaker Johnson indicated that the timeline for budget reconciliation will be much faster than August, which was suggested by some Senators.
• 🗓️ Both chambers will engage in district work next week, after which leaders and committee chairs will begin earnest work on reconciliation.

Recisions Package and Government Downsizing

• 📝 A recisions package is anticipated from the White House once all calculations are made.
• ✂️ The current step was taken to allow the recisions process to continue, aiming to downsize the size and scope of the federal government.
• 🔍 The goal is to make the government more efficient, effective, and to identify and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse.
• 🤝 This effort is a well-coordinated partnership between the White House, Senate Republicans, and House Republicans, with President Trump actively involved.