Senate Parliamentarian Trims Provisions from Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

President Donald Trump's ambitious "One Big Beautiful Bill" is undergoing significant revisions as Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough eliminates several provisions deemed extraneous under Senate rules. This development poses challenges for Republicans striving to meet the President's July 4 deadline for the bill's passage.

Among the removed provisions are efforts to ease environmental regulations, such as deeming offshore oil and gas projects automatically compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act and repealing recent EPA emission limits for vehicles. Additionally, a measure that would have forced the U.S. Postal Service to discard thousands of electric vehicles and charging equipment was struck down. MacDonough ruled these items unrelated to the federal budget, thus violating the Byrd Rule, which prohibits extraneous measures in budget reconciliation bills. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Big_Beautiful_Bill_Act?utm_source=openai))

Immigration-related provisions also faced cuts. Restrictions on grant funds for "sanctuary" cities, increased enforcement powers for state and local authorities, and repeals of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for non-citizens were all removed. These changes complicate the bill's trajectory, as Republicans work to secure a significant legislative victory for the President. Trump has urged Congress to expedite the process, emphasizing the urgency in a recent Truth Social post:

"To my friends in the Senate, lock yourself in a room if you must, don’t go home, and GET THE DEAL DONE THIS WEEK," Trump wrote on June 24. "Work with the House so they can pick it up, and pass it, IMMEDIATELY. NO ONE GOES ON VACATION UNTIL IT’S DONE." ([whitehouse.gov](https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/potus-on-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/?utm_source=openai))

The bill's proposed changes to Medicaid have also sparked controversy. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the legislation could reduce health coverage for 10.9 million Americans by 2034, including 8 million fewer enrollees in Medicaid. New work requirements for nondisabled adults under 65 are projected to cause 5.2 million people to lose Medicaid eligibility. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/e2f61c37d6cc7b6d96e85a679944476a?utm_source=openai))

As the Senate continues to refine the bill, the removal of these provisions reflects the complex negotiations required to align the legislation with Senate rules and garner sufficient support for passage. The coming days will be critical in determining the final shape of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and its impact on various sectors of American policy.