WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, July 15th, 2026, House Republicans unveiled plans for a third budget reconciliation bill totaling $90 billion in new spending focused on military efforts related to the Iran war, election security, and farm aid. The 47-page budget resolution marks the initial step in the reconciliation process, enabling Republicans to bypass a Senate filibuster and pass legislation without Democratic support.

The resolution allocates $60 billion to the Armed Services Committee to fund military operations as President Donald Trump’s Iran war continues with no clear end. The Agriculture Committee is set to receive $12 billion to assist farmers affected by rising food and fertilizer costs linked to the Iran conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes. Additionally, $10 billion is designated for the House Administration Committee to support election-related funding, with Republicans seeking to incorporate elements of Trump’s SAVE America Act.

The Intelligence Committee is allocated $13 billion, reportedly in response to a supplemental request from the Trump administration for classified projects, according to a Republican aide.

House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) stated, “On Thursday, House Republicans will unlock a third budget reconciliation to stop Democrat obstruction, support our troops, and safeguard the integrity of our elections. We will use every tool and resource at our disposal to govern our great nation and deliver on behalf of the freedom-loving people who gave us unified Republican leadership.”

Democratic Representative Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) criticized the proposal, saying, “I’m going to fight like hell to make sure taxpayer dollars are being used to lower costs and make life better for American families, not to bankroll Trump’s giveaways to billionaires and endless wars overseas.”

Passing the bill remains challenging due to the narrow Republican majority, the Iran war's unpopularity, and opposition from conservative hardliners over the lack of offsetting spending cuts.

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