As Republicans face voters during tense town halls, it’s about sticking to the script

The August recess is a time for Congress to put in face time at home, meet with constituents and maybe lay the foundation for a reelection bid.

This August, though, is quieter for some Republican members, as they navigate how to message about the One Big Beautiful Bill , President Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.

Ahead of the recess, the National Republican Congressional Committee, an organization dedicated to increasing the amount of GOP seats in the House, sent Republican lawmakers a memo to “Make August Count,” with crafted messaging and language to use when interacting with constituents, encouraging them to go on offense to sell their legislative victories.

“The playbook is simple: focus on Republicans’ efforts to improve voters’ everyday lives and show the