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We have learned time and again that raising taxes does not solve our spending problem. In fact, just the opposite is true. That is exactly why the House passed H.R. 1, the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, with my support and it was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. The purpose of H.R. 1 was to ensure that our federal spending, taxation, and other revenue generating concepts align with the current needs of the American people. The American people, and this government by extension, could not afford inaction. H.R. 1 prevents the largest tax hike in history, secures our border, rebuilds our military, and ensures the viability of essential programs. This bill also delivers on the specific, pro-growth provisions that President Trump championed and that American workers embraced:
- We end taxes on tips.
- We end taxes on overtime pay.
- We boost tax deductions for seniors.
- We expand family-centered tax incentives like the Child Tax Credit, the Standard Deduction, and family leave.
It is in the best interest of every American that Congress ensures that taxpayer funds are used properly and that waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs is eliminated. H.R. 1 gives agencies and states the tools to make sure these programs remain viable long into the future. In fact, H.R. 1 is estimated to increase take-home pay for a family of four from $7,600-$10,900 per year for the next four years. That means that 6.9 to 7.2 million jobs will be protected and created. This is truly big news.
To make life more affordable for all Americans, we also need to control Washington’s overspending and advance commonsense solutions. One area that we need to address is runaway programs that spend more than Congress ever anticipated. That is why I introduced the Spending Safeguard Act. This commonsense legislation would help reign in new programs that spend far beyond what was originally budgeted.
Another part of addressing runaway spending in Washington is requiring a balanced federal budget. To do this, I proudly supported H.J. Res. 139, a proposed constitutional amendment to require a balanced federal budget. My vote for H.J. Res. 139 would help provide much-needed spending discipline, curb inflation, and protect the integrity of Social Security and Medicare.
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