In a call to arms, Congressional Republicans are urged to rally behind President Donald J. Trump’s ambitious legislative initiative, dubbed the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, seizing a unique opportunity bestowed upon them by voters.
Here are 20 compelling reasons for Congress to stand united behind the One, Big, Beautiful Bill:
- It proposes the most significant tax reduction in U.S. history. With the potential to put an additional $5,000 into the hands of American families, this bill promises a double-digit percentage drop in tax liabilities. For those earning between $30,000 and $80,000, forecasts suggest a reduction of about 15% in taxes.
- It eliminates taxes on tips and overtime. This fulfills two of President Trump’s key campaign pledges, directly enhancing the take-home pay of hardworking Americans.
- It promises substantial deportation measures. The bill aims to enhance border security through the largest investment in history, facilitating at least one million deportations of undocumented immigrants annually and ramping up “mass deportation operations” to unprecedented levels in American history.
- It aims to complete President Trump’s border wall. This initiative includes the construction of 701 miles of primary wall, along with other barriers, to curb the influx of fentanyl and deter violent crime associated with illegal immigration.
- It strengthens the frontline defense with more Border Patrol and ICE agents. By adding 10,000 new ICE personnel and 3,000 new Border Patrol agents, the bill seeks to fortify immigration enforcement, along with bonuses for existing agents.
- It safeguards Medicaid for citizens by cutting off benefits for 1.4 million undocumented immigrants. This measure aims to eliminate waste and protect resources for American citizens.
- It mandates work requirements for able-bodied benefit recipients. With millions of able-bodied adults not participating in the workforce, the bill introduces conditions that encourage employment, promoting dignity through work.
- It seeks to halt the cycle of excessive spending in Washington. The legislation claims to achieve the largest deficit reduction in three decades, promising $1.6 trillion in required savings.
- It puts an end to taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures for minors. This bill reverses a previous mandate allowing Medicaid to cover such procedures, aiming to protect children from what some consider drastic measures.
- It delivers tax relief to Social Security beneficiaries. The legislation proposes significant tax reductions on Social Security income for seniors.
- It promises permanent tax relief through the Trump Tax Cuts. Failure to pass the bill could lead to the largest tax increase in U.S. history.
- It aims to modernize air traffic control systems. The bill intends to fulfill President Trump’s vision of overhauling air traffic management, addressing failures of the current administration to do so.
- It dismantles the taxpayer-funded Green New Deal. The legislation seeks to eliminate various subsidies associated with the Democrats’ “Inflation Reduction Act,” targeting savings of over $500 billion annually while reversing mandates perceived as overly stringent.
- It incentivizes American manufacturing. The bill rewards domestic production with tax breaks and allows full deductions for loans on American-made vehicles.
- It prioritizes family support. The One, Big, Beautiful Bill proposes an increased child tax credit and introduces MAGA Accounts for newborns, promoting savings from an early age and enhancing paid family leave.
- It repeals onerous regulations on the gig economy. The legislation aims to eliminate the reporting requirements for gig transactions exceeding $600 to the IRS, easing the burden on freelancers and small businesses.
- It shields family farms from the death tax. The bill prevents the death tax from affecting two million family-operated farms, aiming to preserve their legacy and reduce tax liabilities by over $10 billion.
- It presents a unique opportunity to enhance national defense capabilities. The legislation allocates funding for President Trump’s military initiatives, investing in shipbuilding and modernization efforts to protect the homeland from emerging threats.
- It promotes American energy independence. The bill proposes an increase in both onshore and offshore oil and gas leases, aiming to stimulate job growth while making energy more affordable for consumers.
- It encourages domestic mineral development. By boosting mining of critical minerals, the bill aims to reduce dependency on foreign sources and bolster national security.