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The “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the spending package recently signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, is expected to drive up utility bills over the next decade, with Missouri currently projected to see the highest increases in the nation.

The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' signed by President Trump is projected to increase utility bills over the next decade, with Missouri expected to experience the highest increases in the nation.

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Verified July 19, 2025
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The claim can be broken down into three main components: 1) The bill was recently signed by President Donald Trump; 2) It is expected to drive up utility bills over the next decade; and 3) Missouri is projected to see the highest increases nationally. The bill, officially signed into law, is a large tax and spending package often referred to as the 'One Big Beautiful Bill'. Multiple independent analyses, including those cited by reputable news organizations such as The Guardian, CNBC, and local Missouri outlets, project that household energy costs will rise significantly due to provisions in the bill that affect energy production and tax credits.fox2now.comfox2now.comReport: Missouri to see largest spike in household energy costs under Trump’s...cnbc.comcnbc.comHow much Trump's 'big beautiful' bill could raise electricity costs over the...theguardian.comtheguardian.comTrump promised to lower energy costs

Specifically, Missouri households are forecasted to face the steepest increases, with estimates of up to $640 more annually by 2035.fox2now.comfox2now.comReport: Missouri to see largest spike in household energy costs under Trump’s...theguardian.comtheguardian.comTrump promised to lower energy costs The bill includes measures that increase oil and gas leasing and reduce clean energy incentives, which contribute to higher electricity rates. These projections are based on detailed economic modeling by Energy Innovation and other analysts.

While there may be some variation in exact figures and timing, the consensus across multiple credible sources supports the claim's core factual assertions. Alternative explanations for rising utility costs exist but are accounted for in these analyses.

Therefore, the logical chain from bill provisions to increased utility costs, especially in Missouri, is well supported.

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Report: Missouri to see largest spike in household energy costs under Trump’s...

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How much Trump's 'big beautiful' bill could raise electricity costs over the...

cnbc.com
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Missouri utility bills may rise the most under Trump’s spending bill, analysis...

kansascity.com
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