During a Senate hearing on June 9, 2026, two senior Republican senators expressed skepticism about the likelihood of Congress passing a third reconciliation bill. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) questioned Air Force Secretary Troy Meink regarding the low budget request for the Air Force, emphasizing that defense funding should not depend on the potential for a reconciliation bill.
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Republican Senators Indicate Third Reconciliation Bill Unlikely
Senators Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell indicated that a third reconciliation bill is unlikely to pass, particularly in relation to defense funding. This statement was made during a Senate hearing focused on the Air Force's budget request.
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Republican Senators Indicate Third Reconciliation Bill Unlikely
