Senate Continues to Modify Tax Reconciliation Bill
On June 16, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee released the Senate version of the tax bill. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough warned Senators that several
provisions
do not currently comply with the Byrd Rule limiting what can go into legislation considered under budget reconciliation. One of the provisions from the draft bill that does not comply and can be removed on the floor by a point of order is language barring noncitizens or permanent residents from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, as well as a cost-share proposal with states regarding SNAP funds. The Senate Agriculture Committee has modified the bill in order to comply.
House and Senate Republicans have raised concerns over Medicaid cuts, the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, clean energy cuts and more. Meanwhile, several Senate committees are expected to release updated legislative text to reflect the Parliamentarian’s Byrd rulings. Read more
here.