House Passes FY25 Budget Resolution, Moving Reconciliation Forward
Published April 21, 2025
By AACOM Government Relations
Federal Policy
OME Advocate
- On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the Senate-amended fiscal year (FY) 2025 concurrent budget resolution via a 216-214 vote. Reps. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) joined all Democrats in voting “no.”
- This decision enables the budget reconciliation process to move forward, with committees now tasked with drafting legislation that aligns with the instructions in the budget resolution. These instructions focus on tax cuts, energy policy and border security, while also aiming to reduce the budget deficit by at least $1.5 trillion.
- The House Committee on Education and Workforce has been directed to find $330 billion in savings over the next decade, which could involve capping federal student loans and increasing costs for osteopathic medical schools, potentially limiting access to affordable medical education. In contrast, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is tasked with achieving $1 billion in net savings.
- The House has set a deadline of May 9 for committees to report their reconciliation legislation, while the Senate's deadline is May 16. These deadlines are designed to ensure the legislative process stays on track.
- AACOM is meeting with House and Senate members and partnering with stakeholders to fight potential cuts to osteopathic medical education. We need your help to protect Grad PLUS. Even if you’ve already contacted Congress, reinforcing the message is key. Act now.
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