House Republican leaders presented a $95 billion budget framework on Wednesday, setting the stage for a contentious summer of legislative efforts as they aim to pass the package solely with GOP votes.

The budget, spearheaded by Budget Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), is scheduled for a markup on Thursday morning. This ambitious plan seeks to leverage the reconciliation process to bypass the Senate filibuster, targeting significant allocations including up to $73 billion for military and intelligence operations and $12 billion for agricultural assistance.

An additional $10 billion is earmarked for election-related initiatives, with some GOP members pushing for grants to enforce strict voter-ID laws. This move aligns with attempts to enact elements of the controversial SAVE America Act through reconciliation.

The proposal’s journey through the committee is uncertain, as fiscal conservatives demand spending offsets to curb the deficit impact, a condition that seems unlikely to be met. This has sparked concern among the fiscal hawks within the party.

In efforts to consolidate support, GOP leaders are emphasizing the urgency of bolstering military funding in response to ongoing conflicts, such as the war in Iran, suggesting that a bipartisan deal would lead to even higher spending demands from Democrats. The proposed military funding aligns closely with the White House's last supplemental request but falls significantly short of the $350 billion President Donald Trump sought for the Pentagon this year.

The proposed budget also includes $13 billion for intelligence programs and $60 billion for various defense needs, including servicemember salaries which are reportedly at risk of depletion by August.

If Arrington successfully moves the budget resolution forward, both the House and Senate must adopt it to proceed with a third reconciliation bill this Congress. Previous bills focused on broad legislative measures and immigration enforcement funding.

House leaders are pushing for a vote next week before the six-week congressional recess, with subsequent Senate action expected to extend into early August. The Senate would need to modify the budget resolution and return it to the House for a second approval.

This legislative marathon must conclude before the limited session days ahead of Election Day, adding pressure on Republicans to align and advance their fiscal agenda swiftly.

*Mia McCarthy and Jordain Carney contributed to this report.*