Congressman Aderholt Highlights Family-Focused Priorities as RSC Unveils Reconciliation 2.0 Framework

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Chairman of the House Values Action Team (VAT), participated today in a news conference alongside Republican Study Committee leadership to commend the release of the RSC's framework for a second reconciliation bill, commonly referred to as Reconciliation 2.0.

Speaking as both VAT Chairman and an RSC Member, Congressman Aderholt praised the framework as a critical opportunity to secure additional conservative wins, codify key presidential executive actions, and rein in wasteful spending initiated under the Biden Administration.

"The House Values Action Team is a caucus of Members committed to defending and advancing what we call civilizational issues, family, faith, and freedom," said Aderholt. "I am proud to stand with Chairman August Pfluger and my RSC colleagues to commend this framework for a second reconciliation bill, which represents our best opportunity to deliver lasting, conservative reforms for the American people."

Congressman Aderholt highlighted several provisions in the framework that are of particular importance to VAT Members, including:

• Eliminating the marriage penalty in the Child Tax Credit, ensuring families are not financially punished for marriage.
• Fixing 401(k) contribution maximums that currently disadvantage families with a single working parent.
• Making permanent the ban on federal funding for abortion providers, a key victory from the first reconciliation bill that is set to expire on July 4, 2026, unless Congress acts.
• Eliminating Medicaid and ACA tax credit funding for gender procedures and elective abortions.
• Establishing an excise tax on higher education institutions that allow biological males to compete in female sports.

"These policies are about standing up for families and making sure federal law reflects common sense and core American values," Aderholt said. "Republicans are working to deliver for the American family, and Reconciliation 2.0 does exactly that."

Congressman Aderholt's full remarks from today's news conference can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/3_Q5Et3ORi8

The RSC's Reconciliation 2.0 framework will guide House Republicans as they move forward with the next reconciliation package in the coming months.

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