Top House Budget Writer Pushes for 2nd 'Big Beautiful Bill'

GOP congressman calls for new reconciliation package to build momentum ahead of midterms.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) is calling for Republicans to pass a new budget reconciliation package in 2026 as a follow-up to the One Big Beautiful Act signed into law last summer. Arrington says the new package would focus on making housing and healthcare more affordable, helping American manufacturers, and rooting out fraud in federal programs.

Why it matters

The push for a new reconciliation package would allow Republicans to pass legislation without Democrats through a simple majority in the Senate, bypassing the filibuster. This could help the GOP build momentum ahead of the November midterm elections and solidify their control in Washington.

The details

Arrington says the new package would be "probably not as big and comprehensive" as the previous One Big Beautiful Act, but "every bit as important in its impact, on the things that we need to do to grow the economy, bring prices down, put more money in people's pockets." He added that congressional Republicans will have to unify around a legislative package before moving forward with the Trump administration.

  • The One Big Beautiful Act was signed into law last summer.
  • Arrington is calling for Republicans to pass a new reconciliation package in 2026.

The players

Jodey Arrington

Republican congressman from Texas who serves as the House Budget Committee Chairman.

Donald Trump

Former president whose administration Arrington says the new package would need to be coordinated with.

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What they’re saying

“It's an unprecedented opportunity for us. It's the most consequential tool the American people are counting for us.”

— Jodey Arrington, House Budget Committee Chairman (fox5vegas.com)

“I think it is an opportunity for 'Big Beautiful' part two. Probably not as big and comprehensive, but I think every bit as important in its impact, on the things that we need to do to grow the economy, bring prices down, put more money in people's pockets. And that's the goal here.”

— Jodey Arrington, House Budget Committee Chairman (fox5vegas.com)

What’s next

Arrington says congressional Republicans will have to unify around a legislative package before moving forward with the Trump administration.

The takeaway

The push for a new reconciliation package highlights the Republican party's efforts to maintain control in Washington and build momentum ahead of the midterm elections, even as they face potential challenges from a changing political landscape.