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House Republicans push for $90 billion for Iran war, election measures and farm aid
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- House Republicans unveiled a budget resolution proposing $90 billion in new spending, primarily for military and election-related measures, as part of their third party-line reconciliation bill amid escalating tensions with Iran.
- The resolution allocates $60 billion to military spending, $12 billion for agricultural assistance, $10 billion for election-related funding, and $13 billion for intelligence projects, with the aim to bypass Senate filibusters without Democratic support.
- The plan faces significant challenges within the narrow Republican majority due to opposition from conservative hardliners over the lack of spending cuts and the unpopular Iran war.
- Democrats and fiscal conservatives have strongly criticized the measure, highlighting concerns over increased national debt, lack of offsets, and failure to address the rising cost of living.
- The House Budget Committee will consider the resolution on Thursday, potentially moving it to the full House for approval before committees begin drafting the final legislation.
