House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has announced a potential delay in the passage of President Donald J. Trump‘s domestic spending bill, initially slated for Memorial Day. Following a recent meeting with President Trump, Johnson acknowledged that the timeline for chamber committees to finalize their sections of the bill has been extended, with final passage potentially slipping into June.
The proposed budget includes significant measures such as tax reductions, a boost in defense expenditures, and heightened border security efforts. These elements reflect key priorities often emphasized by Republican leadership and align with President Trump’s policy objectives.
Johnson communicated that if the comprehensive bill is not approved by the initially set deadline of May 31, it will be finalized “shortly thereafter.” Currently, the primary hurdle facing the legislation is a breakdown in negotiations over the state and local tax deduction (SALT deduction).
