Trump's budget proposal includes significant tax cuts, such as extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, and substantial spending reductions to offset these cuts. The plan aims to boost economic growth but faces criticism about increasing deficits and cutting essential government services like Medicaid and food stamps.

House Republicans are opposing the bill because it does not include deep enough spending cuts to balance the proposed tax reductions. They are demanding as much as $2 trillion in budget cuts over the decade, which contrasts with the Senate's lower target of at least $4 billion.

The budget bill faces uncertainty due to divisions between House and Senate Republicans over spending cuts. The Senate passed its version of the budget resolution, but House conservatives are hesitant, requiring deeper cuts and assurance from the Senate. The standoff delays the reconciliation process crucial for implementing Trump's economic and border security policies.