Republican Study Committee

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman met with House Republicans but did not request additional funding for the agency’s upcoming missions, including returning humans to the moon and building a Mars spacecraft. He emphasized NASA’s existing budget and the House’s draft bill restoring funding levels, contrasting with the White House’s 2027 budget proposal that included a 25% cut.

House Republicans will meet with Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel to discuss strategies for advancing a reconciliation bill funded by cuts to fraud in Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs. The bill faces challenges as current CBO scoring methods may not fully offset its costs, prompting GOP leaders to explore alternative approaches.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to brief House Republicans on military funding goals and a party-line bill during a classified meeting. Lawmakers will also question him about the Trump administration's agreement with Iran to end the war, while Trump advocates for a $350 billion Pentagon reconciliation package and increased missile production. The House Appropriations Committee will markup its 2027 defense funding bill.

House Republicans face uncertainty over passing an immigration enforcement bill due to divided member support. They are also planning another party-line bill ahead of midterms, with discussions about incorporating partisan elements into the appropriations process.

August Pfluger, R-Texas, advocates for a third reconciliation bill to address affordability, fraud, and defense, emphasizing housing, energy, and healthcare. The House is set to vote on a second immigration-focused reconciliation bill, while Republicans highlight fraud as a key issue for the midterms.

House Republicans met with congressional scorekeepers to discuss estimating costs and savings for a potential third budget reconciliation bill focused on affordability and fraud reduction in social programs. The meeting included RSC Chair August Pfluger, Budget Chair Jodey Arrington, and representatives from conservative policy groups.