The Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee meeting on May 23, 2025, focused on the recent passage of a significant bill known as the "1 Big Beautiful Bill" by the House of Representatives. The bill was approved by a narrow margin of 215 to 214, following extensive lobbying efforts by the president with both moderate Republicans and House conservatives.

Key provisions of the bill that could benefit Aurora include the preservation of municipal bonds, which allows for continued tax exemptions crucial for the city. Additionally, the bill increases the low-income housing tax credit by 12.5%, extends the child care tax credit to $22,500 per child, and introduces a no tax on tips initiative, a priority for the president.

However, the bill also includes substantial cuts to Medicaid and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), raising concerns among several House Republicans. The Medicaid cuts are noted as the largest in history, and the bill shifts more administrative costs of SNAP to state governments, which has drawn criticism from Colorado officials and other states.

While the House has passed the bill, it still requires Senate approval, where several Republican senators have expressed reservations about the proposed cuts and overall provisions. The outcome in the Senate remains uncertain, and further discussions are anticipated as the bill moves forward.