Johnson readies GOP policy bill push ahead of budget markup

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to move forward with a GOP‑only policy bill as soon as Wednesday, starting with a Budget Committee budget-resolution markup that could kick off a months‑long reconciliation process funded largely by so‑called fraud cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and other programs to finance priorities including Iran policy. The plan faces skepticism from at‑risk Republicans and hinges on how offsets and CBO scoring will look, with the Senate yet to produce its own resolution. Talks at Camp David and pressure from conservative members have pushed the effort, while lawmakers await further details on the bill’s price tag and pay‑for provisions.