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<blockquote data-quote="newfie" data-source="post: 6125763" data-attributes="member: 58700"><p>i asked GROK to give me a breakdown of the house spending bill by department :</p><p></p><p>The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," referenced in recent legislative discussions, is a comprehensive spending and tax package advanced by House Republicans in May 2025, totaling 1,116 pages. Below is a breakdown of the spending allocations by department or program area based on available information from web sources and posts on X. Note that exact figures for every department are not fully detailed in the provided references, so some extrapolations are made where specific data is unavailable. All figures are approximate and based on the most recent fiscal year context (2024-2025).</p><p></p><p></p><h3>Spending Breakdown by Department/Program Area</h3><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Department of Defense (DoD) and National Security</strong><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Allocation</strong>: ~$150 billion in new funding<br /> <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look" target="_blank">https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look</a><br /> <a href="https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317" target="_blank">https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Details</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">$25 billion for a missile defense shield ("Golden Dome for America").</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">$34 billion for naval fleet expansion, including shipbuilding.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">$21 billion to restock ammunition arsenals.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">$9 billion for servicemember quality-of-life improvements (housing, healthcare, special pay).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">$5 billion for border security enhancements, overlapping with homeland security efforts.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Context</strong>: This represents a $6 billion increase in defense spending compared to FY 2024, emphasizing military modernization and readiness.<br /> <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html</a></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</strong><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Allocation</strong>: ~$10 billion (estimated, specific to border security)<br /> <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/05/what-they-are-saying-pass-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/" target="_blank">https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/05/what-they-are-saying-pass-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/</a><br /> <a href="https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317" target="_blank">https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Details</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Funding for 18,000 new Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and border wall construction.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Investments in CBP personnel training and border security technology.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A 65% increase in border security funding, as noted in posts on X.<br /> <a href="https://x.com/aigov_agent/status/1925528857727135763" target="_blank">https://x.com/aigov_agent/status/1925528857727135763</a></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Context</strong>: Border security is a central focus, with funds allocated for personnel, infrastructure, and enforcement measures.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Department of Transportation (DoT)</strong><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Allocation</strong>: ~$12.5 billion<br /> <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/05/what-they-are-saying-pass-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/" target="_blank">https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/05/what-they-are-saying-pass-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Details</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Investment in modernizing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control facilities, addressing staffing shortages and outdated equipment (e.g., replacing copper wires and floppy disks).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Supports aviation workforce training and energy-efficient fuel production.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Context</strong>: Aimed at improving air traffic safety and efficiency, contributing to 5% of U.S. GDP through aviation.<br /> <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/05/what-they-are-saying-pass-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/" target="_blank">https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/05/what-they-are-saying-pass-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/</a></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Department of Agriculture (USDA)</strong><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Allocation</strong>: ~$60 billion<br /> <a href="https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317" target="_blank">https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Details</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Funding to support farmers, likely through subsidies, disaster relief, or conservation programs.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Increased funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (supporting low-income seniors) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat/poultry processing oversight).<br /> <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Over $500 million boost for the WIC program (nutrition assistance for mothers, infants, and children), totaling $7.6 billion.<br /> <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html</a></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Context</strong>: Agricultural support aligns with rural economic priorities and food security.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)</strong><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Allocation</strong>: ~$526 billion (based on FY 2024 baseline, with adjustments)<br /> <a href="https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/where-do-our-federal-tax-dollars-go" target="_blank">https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/where-do-our-federal-tax-dollars-go</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Details</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Funds for veterans’ benefits, including disability payments and specialized medical care.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Increased spending per person and higher utilization of healthcare facilities, with a $41 billion (14%) increase over FY 2023.<br /> <a href="https://www.cbo.gov/publication/60843/html" target="_blank">https://www.cbo.gov/publication/60843/html</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Note: The bill cuts ~$800 million from VA facility construction.<br /> <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html</a></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Context</strong>: Maintains robust support for veterans’ services, though infrastructure investment is reduced.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)</strong><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Allocation</strong>: Reduced by ~$800 billion in Medicaid cuts<br /> <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look" target="_blank">https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look</a><br /> <a href="https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317" target="_blank">https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Details</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Introduces Medicaid “community engagement requirements” (80 hours/month of work, education, or service for able-bodied adults without dependents), effective January 2029.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Requires eligibility verification twice annually, potentially reducing enrollment by 7.6 million people.<br /> <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look" target="_blank">https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Health insurance programs (Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, ACA subsidies) remain significant, with $1.7 trillion in FY 2024 spending, though Medicaid faces substantial reductions.<br /> <a href="https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/where-do-our-federal-tax-dollars-go" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgs.search.brave.com/T77eBZj36zB0-veAjMwlJdt40yRmsbmmmOVpkbxPVDk/rs:fit:64:0:0:0/g:ce/aHR0cDovL2Zhdmlj/b25zLnNlYXJjaC5i/cmF2ZS5jb20vaWNv/bnMvZjk4NTYzNDFm/ZWVjNjMxM2FkMTJi/MjcxZTEwMmI4N2Q2/YTIwN2QwMDQ0Mzdi/Y2VhOGVlYmFkMjdm/MTU5MmFjMC93d3cu/Y2JwcC5vcmcv" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Context</strong>: Aims to reduce costs through stricter eligibility but risks coverage losses.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Department of Education</strong><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Allocation</strong>: ~$330 billion in student loan program cuts<br /> <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look" target="_blank">https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look</a><br /> <a href="https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1893219113717342208/Vgg2hEPa_normal.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Details</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Replaces existing student loan repayment plans with two options: a standard 10-25 year repayment plan and a less generous “repayment assistance” plan.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No specific new funding for K-12 or higher education grants mentioned.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Context</strong>: Focuses on reducing federal liability in student lending, potentially impacting borrower affordability.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Other Departments and Programs</strong><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Allocation</strong>: Reduced by ~$13 billion in non-defense discretionary spending<br /> <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Details</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Cuts include $30 million from rural broadband (Community Connect program), $40 million from election security grants, and $30 million from farmer conservation programs.<br /> <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No additional funding for FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund, despite projected needs.<br /> <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Limits Washington, D.C.’s spending to FY 2024 levels, potentially requiring $1.1 billion in local budget cuts.<br /> <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html</a></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Context</strong>: Reflects a 23% reduction in non-defense spending, prioritizing fiscal restraint over program expansion.<br /> <a href="https://x.com/aigov_agent/status/1925528857727135763" target="_blank">https://x.com/aigov_agent/status/1925528857727135763</a></li> </ul></li> </ol><p></p><h3>Notes and Limitations</h3><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Total Spending Context</strong>: The bill operates within a FY 2024 federal spending framework of $6.9 trillion, with $4.9 trillion from revenues and the rest borrowed. The "Big Beautiful Bill" emphasizes tax cuts ($5 trillion, offset to ~$3.8 trillion) and spending reductions in non-defense areas.<br /> <a href="https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/where-do-our-federal-tax-dollars-go" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgs.search.brave.com/T77eBZj36zB0-veAjMwlJdt40yRmsbmmmOVpkbxPVDk/rs:fit:64:0:0:0/g:ce/aHR0cDovL2Zhdmlj/b25zLnNlYXJjaC5i/cmF2ZS5jb20vaWNv/bnMvZjk4NTYzNDFm/ZWVjNjMxM2FkMTJi/MjcxZTEwMmI4N2Q2/YTIwN2QwMDQ0Mzdi/Y2VhOGVlYmFkMjdm/MTU5MmFjMC93d3cu/Y2JwcC5vcmcv" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look" target="_blank">https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Data Gaps</strong>: Exact allocations for departments like Commerce, Justice, or Energy are not specified in the provided sources. USAspending.gov could provide detailed breakdowns but is not directly quoted here.<br /> <a href="https://www.usaspending.gov/" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgs.search.brave.com/TLaHsxiH1y-DubXi5-_V3G0zMFUP7nwv7hyKDCWai3A/rs:fit:64:0:0:0/g:ce/aHR0cDovL2Zhdmlj/b25zLnNlYXJjaC5i/cmF2ZS5jb20vaWNv/bnMvNzEzYjRmYTk5/NjJiN2UwNDczOTIy/MmU0M2I3NDA4ODM0/OWM4MzIxOTZmODhj/YWVjNWQxZjk0MDY1/MTE3NGZhYy93d3cu/dXNhc3BlbmRpbmcu/Z292Lw" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Discretionary vs. Mandatory</strong>: The bill affects discretionary spending (e.g., defense, transportation) and mandatory programs (e.g., Medicaid, student loans). Mandatory spending, like Social Security ($1.2 trillion in FY 2022) and Medicare ($912 billion in FY 2024), remains largely untouched except for Medicaid.<br /> <a href="https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/where-do-our-federal-tax-dollars-go" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgs.search.brave.com/T77eBZj36zB0-veAjMwlJdt40yRmsbmmmOVpkbxPVDk/rs:fit:64:0:0:0/g:ce/aHR0cDovL2Zhdmlj/b25zLnNlYXJjaC5i/cmF2ZS5jb20vaWNv/bnMvZjk4NTYzNDFm/ZWVjNjMxM2FkMTJi/MjcxZTEwMmI4N2Q2/YTIwN2QwMDQ0Mzdi/Y2VhOGVlYmFkMjdm/MTU5MmFjMC93d3cu/Y2JwcC5vcmcv" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expenditures_in_the_United_States_federal_budget" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expenditures_in_the_United_States_federal_budget</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Source Reliability</strong>: X posts provide sentiment but are inconclusive without corroboration. Web sources offer more detail but lack comprehensive departmental breakdowns.<br /> <a href="https://x.com/aigov_agent/status/1925528857727135763" target="_blank">https://x.com/aigov_agent/status/1925528857727135763</a><br /> <a href="https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317" target="_blank">https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317</a></li> </ul><p></p><h3>Summary</h3><p></p><p>The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" prioritizes defense ($150 billion new funding), border security (~$10 billion), agriculture (~$60 billion), and transportation ($12.5 billion), while significantly cutting Medicaid ($800 billion) and student loans ($330 billion). Non-defense discretionary spending drops by $13 billion, affecting programs like rural broadband and election security. Veterans’ benefits remain robust (~$526 billion), though VA construction is cut. For a detailed breakdown, visit USAspending.gov or Congress.gov for the full bill text</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="newfie, post: 6125763, member: 58700"] i asked GROK to give me a breakdown of the house spending bill by department : The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," referenced in recent legislative discussions, is a comprehensive spending and tax package advanced by House Republicans in May 2025, totaling 1,116 pages. Below is a breakdown of the spending allocations by department or program area based on available information from web sources and posts on X. Note that exact figures for every department are not fully detailed in the provided references, so some extrapolations are made where specific data is unavailable. All figures are approximate and based on the most recent fiscal year context (2024-2025). [HEADING=2]Spending Breakdown by Department/Program Area[/HEADING] [LIST=1] [*][B]Department of Defense (DoD) and National Security[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Allocation[/B]: ~$150 billion in new funding [URL='https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look'][/URL] [URL='https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317'][/URL] [*][B]Details[/B]: [LIST] [*]$25 billion for a missile defense shield ("Golden Dome for America"). [*]$34 billion for naval fleet expansion, including shipbuilding. [*]$21 billion to restock ammunition arsenals. [*]$9 billion for servicemember quality-of-life improvements (housing, healthcare, special pay). [*]$5 billion for border security enhancements, overlapping with homeland security efforts. [/LIST] [*][B]Context[/B]: This represents a $6 billion increase in defense spending compared to FY 2024, emphasizing military modernization and readiness. [URL='https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html'][/URL] [/LIST] [*][B]Department of Homeland Security (DHS)[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Allocation[/B]: ~$10 billion (estimated, specific to border security) [URL='https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/05/what-they-are-saying-pass-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/'][/URL] [URL='https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317'][/URL] [*][B]Details[/B]: [LIST] [*]Funding for 18,000 new Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and border wall construction. [*]Investments in CBP personnel training and border security technology. [*]A 65% increase in border security funding, as noted in posts on X. [URL='https://x.com/aigov_agent/status/1925528857727135763'][/URL] [/LIST] [*][B]Context[/B]: Border security is a central focus, with funds allocated for personnel, infrastructure, and enforcement measures. [/LIST] [*][B]Department of Transportation (DoT)[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Allocation[/B]: ~$12.5 billion [URL='https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/05/what-they-are-saying-pass-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/'][/URL] [*][B]Details[/B]: [LIST] [*]Investment in modernizing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control facilities, addressing staffing shortages and outdated equipment (e.g., replacing copper wires and floppy disks). [*]Supports aviation workforce training and energy-efficient fuel production. [/LIST] [*][B]Context[/B]: Aimed at improving air traffic safety and efficiency, contributing to 5% of U.S. GDP through aviation. [URL='https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/05/what-they-are-saying-pass-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/'][/URL] [/LIST] [*][B]Department of Agriculture (USDA)[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Allocation[/B]: ~$60 billion [URL='https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317'][/URL] [*][B]Details[/B]: [LIST] [*]Funding to support farmers, likely through subsidies, disaster relief, or conservation programs. [*]Increased funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (supporting low-income seniors) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat/poultry processing oversight). [URL='https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html'][/URL] [*]Over $500 million boost for the WIC program (nutrition assistance for mothers, infants, and children), totaling $7.6 billion. [URL='https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html'][/URL] [/LIST] [*][B]Context[/B]: Agricultural support aligns with rural economic priorities and food security. [/LIST] [*][B]Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Allocation[/B]: ~$526 billion (based on FY 2024 baseline, with adjustments) [URL='https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/where-do-our-federal-tax-dollars-go'][/URL] [*][B]Details[/B]: [LIST] [*]Funds for veterans’ benefits, including disability payments and specialized medical care. [*]Increased spending per person and higher utilization of healthcare facilities, with a $41 billion (14%) increase over FY 2023. [URL='https://www.cbo.gov/publication/60843/html'][/URL] [*]Note: The bill cuts ~$800 million from VA facility construction. [URL='https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html'][/URL] [/LIST] [*][B]Context[/B]: Maintains robust support for veterans’ services, though infrastructure investment is reduced. [/LIST] [*][B]Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Allocation[/B]: Reduced by ~$800 billion in Medicaid cuts [URL='https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look'][/URL] [URL='https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317'][/URL] [*][B]Details[/B]: [LIST] [*]Introduces Medicaid “community engagement requirements” (80 hours/month of work, education, or service for able-bodied adults without dependents), effective January 2029. [*]Requires eligibility verification twice annually, potentially reducing enrollment by 7.6 million people. [URL='https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look'][/URL] [*]Health insurance programs (Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, ACA subsidies) remain significant, with $1.7 trillion in FY 2024 spending, though Medicaid faces substantial reductions. [URL='https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/where-do-our-federal-tax-dollars-go'][IMG]https://imgs.search.brave.com/T77eBZj36zB0-veAjMwlJdt40yRmsbmmmOVpkbxPVDk/rs:fit:64:0:0:0/g:ce/aHR0cDovL2Zhdmlj/b25zLnNlYXJjaC5i/cmF2ZS5jb20vaWNv/bnMvZjk4NTYzNDFm/ZWVjNjMxM2FkMTJi/MjcxZTEwMmI4N2Q2/YTIwN2QwMDQ0Mzdi/Y2VhOGVlYmFkMjdm/MTU5MmFjMC93d3cu/Y2JwcC5vcmcv[/IMG][/URL] [/LIST] [*][B]Context[/B]: Aims to reduce costs through stricter eligibility but risks coverage losses. [/LIST] [*][B]Department of Education[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Allocation[/B]: ~$330 billion in student loan program cuts [URL='https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look'][/URL] [URL='https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317'][IMG]https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1893219113717342208/Vgg2hEPa_normal.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [*][B]Details[/B]: [LIST] [*]Replaces existing student loan repayment plans with two options: a standard 10-25 year repayment plan and a less generous “repayment assistance” plan. [*]No specific new funding for K-12 or higher education grants mentioned. [/LIST] [*][B]Context[/B]: Focuses on reducing federal liability in student lending, potentially impacting borrower affordability. [/LIST] [*][B]Other Departments and Programs[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Allocation[/B]: Reduced by ~$13 billion in non-defense discretionary spending [URL='https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html'][/URL] [*][B]Details[/B]: [LIST] [*]Cuts include $30 million from rural broadband (Community Connect program), $40 million from election security grants, and $30 million from farmer conservation programs. [URL='https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html'][/URL] [*]No additional funding for FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund, despite projected needs. [URL='https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html'][/URL] [*]Limits Washington, D.C.’s spending to FY 2024 levels, potentially requiring $1.1 billion in local budget cuts. [URL='https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/government-funding-bill-spending/index.html'][/URL] [/LIST] [*][B]Context[/B]: Reflects a 23% reduction in non-defense spending, prioritizing fiscal restraint over program expansion. [URL='https://x.com/aigov_agent/status/1925528857727135763'][/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Notes and Limitations[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]Total Spending Context[/B]: The bill operates within a FY 2024 federal spending framework of $6.9 trillion, with $4.9 trillion from revenues and the rest borrowed. The "Big Beautiful Bill" emphasizes tax cuts ($5 trillion, offset to ~$3.8 trillion) and spending reductions in non-defense areas. [URL='https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/where-do-our-federal-tax-dollars-go'][IMG]https://imgs.search.brave.com/T77eBZj36zB0-veAjMwlJdt40yRmsbmmmOVpkbxPVDk/rs:fit:64:0:0:0/g:ce/aHR0cDovL2Zhdmlj/b25zLnNlYXJjaC5i/cmF2ZS5jb20vaWNv/bnMvZjk4NTYzNDFm/ZWVjNjMxM2FkMTJi/MjcxZTEwMmI4N2Q2/YTIwN2QwMDQ0Mzdi/Y2VhOGVlYmFkMjdm/MTU5MmFjMC93d3cu/Y2JwcC5vcmcv[/IMG][/URL] [URL='https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-inside-the-house-gops-budget-bill-heres-a-look'][/URL] [*][B]Data Gaps[/B]: Exact allocations for departments like Commerce, Justice, or Energy are not specified in the provided sources. USAspending.gov could provide detailed breakdowns but is not directly quoted here. [URL='https://www.usaspending.gov/'][IMG]https://imgs.search.brave.com/TLaHsxiH1y-DubXi5-_V3G0zMFUP7nwv7hyKDCWai3A/rs:fit:64:0:0:0/g:ce/aHR0cDovL2Zhdmlj/b25zLnNlYXJjaC5i/cmF2ZS5jb20vaWNv/bnMvNzEzYjRmYTk5/NjJiN2UwNDczOTIy/MmU0M2I3NDA4ODM0/OWM4MzIxOTZmODhj/YWVjNWQxZjk0MDY1/MTE3NGZhYy93d3cu/dXNhc3BlbmRpbmcu/Z292Lw[/IMG][/URL] [*][B]Discretionary vs. Mandatory[/B]: The bill affects discretionary spending (e.g., defense, transportation) and mandatory programs (e.g., Medicaid, student loans). Mandatory spending, like Social Security ($1.2 trillion in FY 2022) and Medicare ($912 billion in FY 2024), remains largely untouched except for Medicaid. [URL='https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/where-do-our-federal-tax-dollars-go'][IMG]https://imgs.search.brave.com/T77eBZj36zB0-veAjMwlJdt40yRmsbmmmOVpkbxPVDk/rs:fit:64:0:0:0/g:ce/aHR0cDovL2Zhdmlj/b25zLnNlYXJjaC5i/cmF2ZS5jb20vaWNv/bnMvZjk4NTYzNDFm/ZWVjNjMxM2FkMTJi/MjcxZTEwMmI4N2Q2/YTIwN2QwMDQ0Mzdi/Y2VhOGVlYmFkMjdm/MTU5MmFjMC93d3cu/Y2JwcC5vcmcv[/IMG][/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expenditures_in_the_United_States_federal_budget'][/URL] [*][B]Source Reliability[/B]: X posts provide sentiment but are inconclusive without corroboration. Web sources offer more detail but lack comprehensive departmental breakdowns. [URL='https://x.com/aigov_agent/status/1925528857727135763'][/URL] [URL='https://x.com/grok/status/1924980831229276317'][/URL] [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Summary[/HEADING] The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" prioritizes defense ($150 billion new funding), border security (~$10 billion), agriculture (~$60 billion), and transportation ($12.5 billion), while significantly cutting Medicaid ($800 billion) and student loans ($330 billion). Non-defense discretionary spending drops by $13 billion, affecting programs like rural broadband and election security. Veterans’ benefits remain robust (~$526 billion), though VA construction is cut. For a detailed breakdown, visit USAspending.gov or Congress.gov for the full bill text [/QUOTE]
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