Key Facts
• The 2025 supplementary budget passed the House of Representatives on December 11.
• Total general account budget: approximately 18.3 trillion yen.
• Includes 20,000 yen per child as inflation relief.
• Subsidies for electricity and gas bills from January to March 2026.
• Approved by a majority, including the Liberal Democratic Party, Japan Innovation Party, Democratic Party for the People, and Komeito.
• Prime Minister Takachi thanked supporting parties after the vote.
• Senate deliberations to begin on December 12.
Summary
The 2025 supplementary budget, aimed at addressing economic challenges such as rising prices, passed the House of Representatives on December 11. The budget, totaling approximately 18.3 trillion yen, includes measures like a 20,000-yen payment per child and subsidies for electricity and gas bills from January to March 2026. Supported by a majority of ruling and opposition parties, the budget now moves to the Senate for deliberation starting December 12. Prime Minister Takachi expressed gratitude to the supporting parties following the approval.
