House of Representatives Passes One Big Beautiful Bill; James Votes Yes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Representative John James (MI-10) voted yes. The passage of this bill signifies a critical step in codifying President Donald Trump’s America First Agenda. Rep. James issued the following statement regarding the bill passage: “In November, the American people gave Donald Trump and Republicans a mandate to secure the border, lower costs, fuel economic growth, and put America First. The One Big Beautiful bill restores fiscal responsibility to Washington while safeguarding vital programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. It strengthens border security, including at our Northern border, and fosters a pro-growth, pro-family economy that prioritizes working-class Americans. This is a huge win for Michigan and the entire country. President Trump and House Republicans are delivering on our promises to usher in a new American Golden Age where all Americans can thrive.” Specifically, the One Big Beautiful Bill: Makes the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent – protecting the average taxpayer from a 22 percent tax hike. Delivers on President Trump’s priorities of no tax on tips, overtime pay, and car loan interest, and provides additional tax relief for seniors by allowing middle- and low-income seniors to deduct an additional $4,000. Locks in and boosts the doubled Child Tax Credit for more than 40 million families and provides additional tax relief for American families. Strengthens Medicaid for children, expectant mothers, individuals with disabilities, and the elderly, while stopping illegal immigrants, deceased beneficiaries, and ineligible recipients from draining Medicaid funds. Requires colleges to have skin in the game by paying a portion of their students’ unpaid loans based on how much of a return on investment the degree provided. Requires that to be eligible for SNAP, an individual must be a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, ending taxpayer funded subsidies for mass migration. Appropriates $46.5 billion for construction of border barriers through September 2029, as well as $5 billion for CBP facilities and checkpoints on the southern, northern and maritime borders and $813 million for border patrol vehicles. Includes $4.1 billion to hire and train additional CBP and other personnel. The legislation is endorsed by over 1000 businesses and organizations, including National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), National Taxpayers Union, 60 Plus Association, and Concerned Veterans for America. To read more about the bill, click here. ###