Washington, D.C. – House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the successful passage and signing of the "Big Beautiful Bill," formally known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025. Johnson asserted that this landmark legislation solidifies the "America First" agenda, transforming it from a policy platform into federal statute. The bill, a cornerstone of President Trump's second-term domestic agenda, passed through Congress following intense negotiations and narrow votes.
The OBBBA encompasses sweeping changes across various sectors, including significant tax cuts, extensions of 2017 tax provisions, and an increased cap on the state and local tax deduction. It also allocates substantial funding increases for border security and defense, while introducing new requirements for low-income assistance programs such such as Medicaid and food aid. Controversially, the bill includes an estimated $1 trillion in reductions to Medicaid, which critics warn could lead to 10.9 million Americans losing health insurance coverage.
Securing the bill's passage proved challenging, with the House narrowly approving its version in May and the Senate's version passing with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President J.D. Vance. Speaker Johnson and President Trump actively engaged with lawmakers to secure the necessary votes, even extending voting periods to persuade holdouts. "We have been making history together, and we're making history because you are the visionary, bold, strong leader that America needed," Johnson stated, praising President Trump's leadership in the legislative effort.
Speaker Johnson emphasized the strategic significance of the bill, stating, "The exciting thing about the Big Beautiful Bill is America First is no longer just an agenda, it is now the law of the land." This sentiment underscores the administration's commitment to codifying its policy priorities. Despite the celebratory tone from supporters, the Congressional Budget Office estimated the bill would increase the national deficit by $2.8 trillion, a figure disputed by both Speaker Johnson and President Trump.
The passage of the OBBBA marks the first major legislative achievement of President Trump's second term, enacted under unified Republican control of the White House and both chambers of Congress. Its implementation is expected to reshape federal spending and policy, reflecting the "America First" principles championed by the administration.