Washington: In a major legislative win for President Donald Trump, the US Congress passed his sweeping USD 4.5 trillion tax and spending bill on Thursday, with the Republican-controlled House narrowly approving it in a 218–214 vote. The bill, known as the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, now heads to the president for signing.
This marks a significant achievement for Trump in his second term, delivering on key promises from his 2024 campaign. The legislation locks in his 2017 tax cuts by making them permanent, introduces additional tax breaks, and provides substantial funding for immigration enforcement. According to the White House, Trump will sign the bill into law at 5 pm on Friday.
Calling it a landmark moment, Trump said, “This is the biggest bill of its kind ever signed, and it’s going to turn this country into a rocket ship. It’s going to be really great.”
