The GOP Senate majority leader reveals the legislative plan for the Trump administration's initial 30 days.
Rep Jodey Arrington states that they will go to great lengths to incorporate as much pro-growth strategy as possible.
John Thune, the incoming Senate Majority Leader, is outlining a legislative plan for 2025 that includes passing a massive bill in the first month of the new administration.
On Tuesday, Thune disclosed his legislative priorities during a Republican meeting, stating that he plans to expedite a budget reconciliation bill on border security, defense, and energy within the first 30 days of the new Congress.
The legislative maneuver known as reconciliation allows for the fast-tracking of bills on contentious issues such as taxes, the debt limit, and federal spending, bypassing the Senate's 60-vote threshold for passage and instead requiring only a 51-vote majority.
The senator announced that his next legislative priority would be tax-related legislation, in line with the top priorities of President-elect Donald Trump's administration.
The House chamber has indicated that they will pass a reconciliation bill focused on border security and energy.
"Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, the House Budget Committee Chair, stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that they will push the boundaries to incorporate as much pro-growth strategy as possible. This includes regulatory reform, border security, and immigration reform."
However, reconciliation plans were not welcomed by all congressional Republicans.
Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., criticized the proposal strongly, labeling the concept of reconciliation as "reckless."
Smith believes that if they perform that process, it could lead to an opportunity to raise taxes for all Americans, according to Punchbowl News.
In the meeting on Tuesday, Thune disclosed his plans to make some changes to the workflow in the chamber.
The Republican senator stated that indefinite votes would no longer be held to reduce voting time and informed lawmakers to anticipate longer work weeks during the initial months of the 119th Congress.
Trump reportedly participated in Tuesday's meeting with senators to discuss legislative priorities, as he will need to collaborate with the chamber to advance his own agenda.
"Sen. John Barrasso, R–Wyo., stated that he was thrilled with Trump's call, as reported by The Hill. He added, "We have a mandate and an opportunity to fulfill the promises we made during our campaign, such as lowering prices, securing the border, and getting America back on track.""
Planet Chronicle' Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.
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