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The lawmakers called on Thai authorities to ‘immediately halt’ the deportation plan and allow the Uyghurs to resettle in nations free of persecution.

It’s the first step in what is expected to be a protracted battle to bring the thin Republican House majority in line with a single package approach.

‘He can’t control China. China’s our enemy,’ Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) said.

‘This legislation will help level the playing field to ensure the United States can outcompete the Chinese Communist Party,’ Sen. Todd Young said.

Both chambers of Congress must pass the same budget resolution in order to begin the reconciliation process to advance Trump’s agenda.

Multiple Republicans have expressed concerns about impacts on Medicaid and the federal deficit.

Timing of the vote on the budget resolution is to be determined. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the plan is for it to be this week.