House Republicans unveil $90 billion reconciliation plan for military, agriculture and election funding
House Republicans released a budget resolution proposing $90 billion in new spending for defense, farm assistance and election-related measures, aiming to use the reconciliation process without Democratic votes.
Washington — House Republicans introduced a budget resolution that would allocate $90 billion in additional spending, targeting the military, agriculture and election administration. The 47-page measure is the first step in a third reconciliation effort, which would allow the Senate to consider the legislation without a filibuster and without Democratic support.
The proposal earmarks $60 billion for the Armed Services Committee to fund defense projects as the conflict with Iran continues. An additional $12 billion is directed to the Agriculture Committee for farm assistance, citing higher food and fertilizer costs linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The House Administration Committee would receive $10 billion for election-related funding, including elements of the SAVE America Act, though reconciliation rules limit the scope of such provisions.
A further $13 billion is allocated to the Intelligence Committee for classified projects, responding to a request from the administration. Speaker Mike Johnson said, > "Reconciliation 3.0 is in process," while House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington added, > "On Thursday, House Republicans will unlock a third budget reconciliation to stop Democrat obstruction, support our troops, and safeguard the integrity of our elections."
Democratic leaders criticized the plan, with Rep. Brendan Boyle stating, > "Republicans have already made life worse for American families and added trillions to the national debt. Now, this ‘America Last’ budget would add tens of billions more to the national debt to fund the most unpopular war in American history."
Republican fiscal conservatives also expressed concerns. Rep. Nancy Mace described the proposal as "$95 billion in new deficit spending, no offsets and not one provision to lower the cost of living." Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, warned that the bill could add more than $100 billion to the debt over the next decade without any offsetting cuts.