A Breakdown of the "Big Beautiful Bill" What Passed and What Did Not Pass and Why it is a Problem.

Unpacking the "One Big Beautiful Bill": Key Provisions, Omissions, and Controversies


In May 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill," a sweeping legislative package championed by former President Donald Trump. The bill encompasses extensive tax reforms, significant spending cuts, and regulatory changes, sparking debates across the political spectrum.

Key Provisions That Passed:

  • Tax Reforms: The bill extends and expands the 2017 tax cuts, including eliminating taxes on tips, Social Security benefits, and overtime pay.businessinsider.com+1apnews.com+1

  • Spending Cuts: It introduces substantial reductions to social programs, notably Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with new work requirements and cost-sharing measures shifting financial burdens to states.apnews.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1

  • Defense and Border Security: Allocates $350 billion for border and national security enhancements.apnews.com

  • Debt Ceiling Increase: Raises the national debt limit by $4 trillion to accommodate the fiscal changes.apnews.com

  • Regulatory Changes: Implements a 10-year moratorium preventing states from enacting or enforcing laws regulating artificial intelligence (AI).en.wikipedia.org+1people.com+1

Provisions That Were Modified or Removed:

  • AI Regulation Moratorium: Initially overlooked by some lawmakers, the 10-year ban on state-level AI regulation faced backlash, leading to promises of revisiting the provision in the Senate.

  • Firearms Regulation: The bill removes suppressors from National Firearms Act regulation, eliminating the $200 tax on their manufacture or transfer.en.wikipedia.org

  • Public Lands: Provisions allowing the sale of public lands in Nevada and Utah were removed following negotiations.en.wikipedia.org

  • Healthcare Provisions: Payments to Affordable Care Act plans covering abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother's life, were halted.en.wikipedia.org

Controversies and Criticisms:

  • Fiscal Impact: The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects the bill will increase the federal deficit by $2.4 trillion over the next decade. washingtonpost.com+1apnews.com+1

  • Healthcare Coverage: An estimated 10.9 million people could lose health insurance due to Medicaid cuts and new work requirements. apnews.com

  • Legislative Process: Some lawmakers admitted to not fully reading the bill before voting, leading to unintended support for controversial provisions. people.com

  • Public and Expert Opinion: Figures like Elon Musk criticized the bill as fiscally irresponsible, and economists warn it could exacerbate wealth inequality and economic instability. businessinsider.com

Conclusion:

The "One Big Beautiful Bill" represents a significant shift in U.S. fiscal policy, with far-reaching implications for taxation, social programs, and regulatory authority. As the bill moves to the Senate, debates continue over its potential economic impact and the legislative process that brought it forward.apnews.com

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