House GOP Proposes Fourth Reconciliation Bill Amid Concerns from Members

House GOP leaders are proposing a fourth reconciliation bill to address priorities that were not included in the third bill, as they aim to pass spending legislation before the August recess. Some Republican members express skepticism about the feasibility of the new bill, citing concerns over cuts to Planned Parenthood funding and other priorities that were omitted from the budget framework. Representative Ralph Norman (R-SC) noted the challenges in securing votes, while Representative Victoria Spartz (R-IN) questioned the realism of passing additional legislation close to the midterm elections. Frustrations among members are growing, with some indicating that previous promises made in earlier reconciliation bills have not been fulfilled. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) acknowledged that time constraints influenced the third reconciliation bill's limited scope. The resolution currently includes spending instructions for various committees without any spending offsets. Additionally, GOP hard-liners are advocating for voter ID and proof of citizenship measures to be included in the third reconciliation bill, though such provisions may not comply with Senate rules governing reconciliation.