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House Republicans leaders are planning to accelerate new Medicaid work requirements to December 2026 in a deal with ultra-conservatives on the giant tax bill, according to a lawmaker familiar with the discussions.
The agreement marks a big win for SALT cap crusaders like Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and others who have demanded the SALT cap be lifted as part of reconciliation.
Four conservative rebels voted “present” to let the bill move forward. Republicans said they would resume talks on Trump’s “big beautiful bill” on Monday.
Trump will personally try to keep the House GOP conference united on the tax and immigration bill, his press secretary says.