Trump’s Tax & Immigration Bill Faces House Resistance Ahead of July 4 Vote
Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and immigration legislation has cleared the Senate — but now faces a challenging path in the House of Representatives, where fiscal conservatives are raising concerns over its projected cost.
The Republican-led Senate narrowly approved the bill early Tuesday morning after hours of intense debate over proposed amendments. The legislation, which combines permanent tax cuts with aggressive immigration enforcement funding, now heads to the House for final negotiations.
Trump has urged lawmakers to reach a resolution by July 4, aiming to align the bill’s passage with a symbolic Independence Day celebration in the nation’s capital.
House GOP Split Over Fiscal Impact
While the House passed an earlier version of the bill back in May, key Republicans have expressed reservations about the Senate’s version, particularly its potential to increase the national deficit by over $3 trillion through 2034.
The latest version includes:
- Permanent tax cuts for high-income earners
- Expanded deductions for overtime, tips, and U.S.-assembled car purchases
- Over $100 billion in funding for border wall construction, deportation operations, and ICE hiring
House Speaker Thomas Fielding has yet to confirm whether the House will adopt the Senate’s version or push for more cost-cutting amendments before a final vote.
Trump Plans Patriotic Display Amid Legislative Push
To underscore his push for passage, Trump is expected to celebrate the Fourth of July in Washington, D.C., accompanied by a military flyover featuring F-22 Raptors, B-2 Spirit bombers, and F-35 jets. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the display is intended to showcase American military strength, including the aircraft used in recent strikes on Iranian nuclear targets.
“President Trump looks forward to celebrating our nation’s founding on Friday,” Leavitt said. “This flyover is a tribute to the might of the U.S. Air Force.”
Controversy Over Immigration Site Visit
Earlier this week, Trump also visited a newly constructed temporary immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades — a facility the media has dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” due to its remote location and heightened security measures.
The visit drew attention from both supporters and critics, as the site represents a key part of the administration’s expanded immigration enforcement plans, which the bill would help fund.
What’s Next?
With Trump pressing for a vote before July 4, lawmakers face a tight deadline. If the House rejects the Senate’s version, another round of negotiations could delay the bill further — potentially undermining the timing of its intended patriotic rollout.