Pfluger Plans 3rd Reconciliation Package on Costs, Fraud and Defense Ahead of Nov. 3 Midterms
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 9
Pfluger Plans 3rd Reconciliation Package on Costs, Fraud and Defense Ahead of Nov. 3 Midterms
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 9
Summary
A third Republican reconciliation package is already being planned, with August Pfluger saying leaders are in a "two-minute drill" to target affordability, fraud and defense after the current bill clears.
The push follows a second, immigration-focused reconciliation measure that the Senate passed last week and the House is expected to vote on later this week, using a simple-majority process that bypasses the Senate filibuster.
Pfluger said the next package would also address housing, energy and healthcare, framing it as a response to constituents who blame Biden-era inflation and want action on everyday costs.
Fraud is emerging as a broader GOP midterm message: Pfluger cited support from 75 million to 80 million Trump voters, while allies have pointed to billions in waste and $1.1 trillion in improper Medicaid payments.
Republicans see the legislation as both policy and campaign fuel ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, arguing it gives voters a concrete reason to turn out in the 2026 midterms.