Transition of Power

Trump backs massive single bill for taxes, border and energy

Some Republicans have expressed support for enacting two pieces of legislation, instead of trying to stuff everything into one bill.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at AmericaFest on Dec. 22, 2024, in Phoenix. | Rick Scuteri/AP

By Jordain Carney and Meredith Lee Hill

01/05/2025 10:14 PM EST

Updated: 01/05/2025 11:25 PM EST

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Incoming President Donald Trump threw his support on Sunday behind having one sweeping border, energy and tax bill.

“Members of Congress are getting to work on one powerful Bill that will bring our Country back, and make it greater than ever before. We must Secure our Border, Unleash American Energy, and Renew the Trump Tax Cuts,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

“Republicans must unite, and quickly deliver these Historic Victories for the American People. Get smart, tough, and send the Bill to my desk to sign as soon as possible,” he added.

Trump’s direct endorsement of the reconciliation strategy comes just a day after Speaker Mike Johnson told his members behind closed doors that the president-elect was backing a one-bill approach using reconciliation, instead of two bills. Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-Mo.) was among those pushing for one package, while the two-bill strategy was backed by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, some of Trump’s Capitol Hill allies and incoming White House staffer Stephen Miller.

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