Pro-AI, pro-pollution, pro-surveillance: what you should know about Trump’s budget
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Summary
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” budget package, which has been passed by House Republicans, includes provisions that will prohibit states from introducing new laws regulating AI models and automated decision systems for 10 years.
It will also scale back consumer protection and climate initiatives while funding border surveillance tech.
The bill will cut tax credits for the purchase of electric vehicles and phase out renewable energy credits, while also capping the funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
It will also prevent healthcare plans purchased through the Affordable Care Act marketplace from offering gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy and surgery, and will prohibit Medicaid from covering gender transition procedures for minors and adults.
The bill still needs approval from the Senate, where some Republicans have expressed concerns.