Johnson plans first move on GOP budget bill

By Meredith Lee Hill | 07/14/2026 06:20 AM EDT

Senior Republicans have cautioned the Budget Committee markup could happen as soon as Wednesday, but the process could still fall apart.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) looks on during a press conference.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) looks on during a press conference on Capitol Hill on June 30. Francis Chung/POLITICO

Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday said House Republicans plan to advance the framework for another party-line bill as soon as Wednesday.

Johnson made the announcement on a private leadership call, according to four people granted anonymity to speak about the discussion.

The budget resolution markup, in the Budget Committee, would be the first step in what has traditionally been a monthslong process of reconciliation, where the party hopes to enact a slew of priorities before the midterm elections. The Senate has not created its own resolution.

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Johnson made the call after meeting with House Budget Committee Republicans at Camp David on Sunday night and Monday as they tried to hash out plans for another GOP-only bill. The speaker is now focused on trying to muscle the budget resolution through the Budget panel this week.

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