House Passes Sweeping Trump-Backed Tax and Energy Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' which extends the 2017 tax cuts, invests heavily in border and national security, and proposes major funding changes to Medicaid and SNAP, potentially affecting millions. The bill also seeks to repeal or phase out many clean energy tax credits established under the Biden administration, raising concerns among clean energy advocates and sparking internal Republican debate. Advanced nuclear projects are exempt from some clean energy cutoffs, but must begin construction before 2029 to qualify. Critics warn that eliminating clean energy incentives and cutting health and environmental justice funding could undermine climate goals and harm vulnerable communities. Supporters claim the legislation delivers the largest middle-class tax cut in history and embodies an America-first agenda. The bill now moves to the Senate, where key provisions on healthcare and energy are expected to face further negotiation.