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House Speaker Mike Johnson Targets Comprehensive Reconciliation Bill Amid New Challenges

Speaker Johnson aims for an April vote on a reconciliation bill targeting Trump's agenda, navigating post-New Year's attacks and slim House majority.

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Updated: Jan 5th, 2025, 7:04 PM ET

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House Speaker Mike Johnson, reelected amid a packed first day in the 119th Congress, targets an April vote for a major reconciliation bill focusing on Trump's agenda. This comes in the wake of tragic New Year’s Day attacks in Nevada and Louisiana. Despite narrow House margins and potential Democratic resistance, Johnson remains optimistic about passing immigration reform, tax cuts, and other key Republican priorities within Trump's first 100 days. The bill is expected to be passed through budget reconciliation, bypassing the Senate filibuster requirements.

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