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The Senate is likely to pass a modified version of Trump's bill, but its passage is not guaranteed due to internal Republican disagreements and required changes. [8] Senate Republicans have expressed their intention to make changes to the bill before voting on it.[9]
The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the bill would add $2.3 trillion to the federal deficit over 10 years, which has raised concerns among some senators.[10] The bill's impact on Medicaid coverage has also been a contentious issue, with estimates suggesting that it could rescind health coverage for about 8.6 million people if passed in its current form.[11]
The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the bill would add $2.3 trillion to the federal deficit over 10 years, which has raised concerns among some senators.[10] The bill's impact on Medicaid coverage has also been a contentious issue, with estimates suggesting that it could rescind health coverage for about 8.6 million people if passed in its current form.[11]