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The Senate’s primary focus will undoubtedly be the projected costs associated with this bill. Initially estimated to add $3 trillion to the national debt, various financial organizations now caution that the ultimate cost could be as staggering as $5 trillion. This potential increase stems from provisions within the bill that are designed to expire by 2029, yet are politically favorable. History shows a tendency for lawmakers to push for extensions of such popular tax cuts, resulting in a higher financial burden than anticipated.