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Constitutional Law

Aug. 1, 2025

Trump's signature bills could redefine balance of federal and state power

Two Trump-backed bills -- the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and the 2025 Rescissions Act -- have the potential to shift power from states to the federal government.

Selwyn D. Whitehead

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Trump's signature bills could redefine balance of federal and state power
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The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act, H.R. 1,' was passed by both Chambers of the 119th United State Congress on July 3, and signed into law the next day by President Trump on the 249th Anniversary of the birth of our nation, while the 'Rescissions Act of 2025, ...