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  • MIL-OSI USA: Casten Statement on Republican Budget Betrayal

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Sean Casten (IL-06)

    July 03, 2025

    Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement regarding the Republican budget betrayal:

    “This bill forces us to borrow $5 trillion to pay for a tax cut for billionaires. It will make seniors who depend on Meals on Wheels and children who get free lunch at school go hungry. It will shut down nursing homes and hospitals because of cuts to the Medicaid system. It strips over 17 million Americans of their health insurance. It raises energy costs and hurts the reliability of our electric grid.

    “Why would any elected official vote for legislation that saddles the country with massive amounts of additional borrowing while simultaneously making most Americans sicker, hungrier, and poorer?

    “That’s not a policy question. It’s a moral question. I voted NO because I will always put the interests of my constituents over the interests of the Trump family and their billionaire grifter friends. Those who voted for this legislation should be ashamed of themselves. The American people deserve better.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Mike Levin Votes “Hell No” on the Big Ugly Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Levin (CA-49)

    July 03, 2025

    Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after voting “Hell No” on the Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill that will kick millions of Americans off their health insurance, cut food assistance, and raise energy prices:

    “I’ve been saying it for months – this is the worst bill that the House has voted on during my time in Congress.

    “I’ve made sure my Republican colleagues know exactly what their vote in support of this legislation means. The numbers are dire. Health care coverage ripped away from 17 million Americans. Food assistance for 42 million threatened. Home electricity bills increasing over $400 dollars a year.

    “However, we must all remember the consequences of the bill go far beyond statistics. During a visit to a community health care clinic in Encinitas, I heard from a father whose children with autism will suffer when Medicaid is gutted. At one of my town halls, a single mom from Oceanside who works in our local schools shared how her children with special needs are dependent on every SNAP dollar they receive. During that same town hall, a community member involved with San Diego Community Power explained exactly how this bill’s provisions meant to boost Big Oil will drive up our electric bills, particularly as tens of millions of families across the country already struggle to keep the lights on.

    “These terrible consequences aren’t a secret; Mike Johnson and House Republicans have heard the same stories. They know that people will die just so that they can finance tax breaks for their ultrawealthy donors. It’s shameful that they’re so eager to bow to Donald Trump that they don’t care what they’re doing to working families.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Amidst Increased ICE Activity in California, Attorney General Issues Alert: Housing Discrimination Against Immigrant Communities is Illegal

    Source: US State of California

    Californians can send complaints or tips related to housing to housing@doj.ca.gov 

    OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert reminding Californians that it is against the law for landlords to discriminate against tenants, retaliate against tenants, or influence tenants to move out by threatening to disclose a tenant’s immigration status to ICE or law enforcement. Especially as the federal administration carries out its inhumane campaign of mass deportation and creates a culture of fear and mistrust, it is crucial that landlords and tenants understand their obligations and rights under California law. 

    “Families across the country are experiencing fear and uncertainly as a result of President Trump’s inhumane immigration agenda. Today, I remind landlords that it is illegal in California to discriminate against tenants or to harass or retaliate against a tenant by disclosing their immigration status to law enforcement,” said Attorney General Bonta. “California tenants — no matter their immigration status — have a right to safe housing and to access housing documents in a language they can understand. I will use the full force of my office to go after those who seek to take advantage of California tenants during an already challenging time.” 

    Housing discrimination is illegal in California. It is illegal for landlords to discriminate against tenants based on race, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or expression, disability status, familial status, source of income (including rental assistance such as Section 8 vouchers), veteran status, or certain other protected characteristics (Gov. Code § 12955.)

    Private housing providers cannot inquire about a tenant’s or applicant’s citizenship or immigration status and cannot discriminate on the basis of immigration status, citizenship, or primary language. For example, landlords cannot refuse to rent to a potential tenant, say that a rental is not available for rent when it is available, charge a tenant more rent, target a tenant for eviction, or provide a tenant with less favorable rental terms based on these characteristics (Civil Code § 1940.3(b); Gov. Code § 12955(d); Civil Code § 51.)

    Landlords are never allowed to harass or retaliate against a tenant by disclosing their immigration status to law enforcement (Civil Code §§ 1940.3(b), 1942.5.) Landlords also cannot threaten to disclose a tenant’s immigration status in order to pressure a tenant to move out. (Civil Code § 1940.2.)  In most cases, landlords are not allowed to ask a tenant or potential tenant their immigration or citizenship status.

    Tenants have the right to housing documents in a langauge they can understand. Under California law, if a residential lease for longer than one month is negotiated primarily in Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or Korean, the landlord must provide the tenant with a written translation of the lease in that language before the lease is signed. (Civil Code § 1632(b).) Later documents making substantial changes to the lease, such as notices of rent increases or fee increases, must also be translated. (Civil Code § 1632(g)(1).)

    Landlords who violate these laws may be required to pay tenants for damages, penalties, and attorney’s fees. For example, a landlord who discloses a tenant’s immigration status to any immigration authority may be ordered to pay the tenant statutory damages equal to 6 to 12 times the monthly rent (Civil Code § 1940.35(b).) Tenants have an array of other rights and protections under California law. Some cities and counties also have additional renter protections, including limitations on evictions and rent increases. For more information, please visit https://oag.ca.gov/tenants. 

    Attorney General Bonta is committed to ensuring the rights of tenants in California are respected. Attorney General Bonta has held landlords accountable for violating California laws in Bakersfield, Marysville, and across California. Last month, Attorney General Bonta sued a group of property management and real estate holding companies owned by Mike Nijjar and members of his family. The Nijjar family and their related companies own and manage over 22,000 rental housing units statewide, primarily in low-income neighborhoods in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Kern Counties — but also spanning up to Sacramento and San Joaquin Counties. The lawsuit alleges Nijjar’s companies egregiously violated numerous California laws by subjecting tenants to unsafe units, discriminating against applicants with Section 8 housing vouchers, overcharging some tenants for rent, using leases that deceive tenants about their legal rights, and refusing to provide Spanish translations of these leases despite intentionally soliciting Spanish-speaking tenants. 

    Anyone — including current or former tenants — who has information that might be relevant to this case are encouraged to share their stories with our office by going to oag.ca.gov/report. To learn more about your rights as a tenant, please visit here.  

    Californians who are facing eviction or believe their landlord has violated their tenant rights should seek legal help immediately. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free or low-cost legal aid. To find a legal aid office near where you live, visit lawhelpca.org and click on the “Find Legal Help” tab. If you do not qualify for legal aid and need help finding a lawyer, visit the California State Bar webpage to find a local certified lawyer referral service, or visit the California Courts’ webpage for tenants facing evictions. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Griffith Statement on House Passage of Reconciliation Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

    The U.S. House of Representatives voted and passed Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill. This reconciliation package goes to President Trump to be signed into law. Following passage of the bill, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

    “Today, I voted in favor of H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill.  As with every bill, I weighed the pros and the cons.  The positives of the bill clearly outweigh the negatives. 

    “A tax structure that encourages continued growth in the economy is extremely important.  This bill contains a number of continuations of pro-small business policies.  It helps protect family-owned farms and family-run businesses.  

    “In addition, it adds no tax on tips for most of our service-industry employees, including wait staff and hospitality workers.  It also exempts wages for overtime work for hourly workers.

    “Another significant impact is the increased money to help protect our nation’ s borders.

    “The unleashing of American energy potential contained in this bill is significant and will lead to increases in production.  Because of this American energy costs are expected to stabilize and even be lower in the coming decade.

    “On Medicaid, we strengthened the program for the traditional Medicaid population.  That population includes pregnant women, the disabled, the elderly, and the young.  

    “Opponents criticize the community engagement or “work requirement” provisions for able-bodied Medicaid-expansion recipients.  I consider this a strength of the bill.  While commonly called “work requirements,” the community engagement provision for able-bodied Medicaid-expansion recipients does not require a recipient to work per se but would require them to contribute to our communities.  This engagement only requires an average of 18.5 hours a week. Eligibility can be achieved by participating in educational or substance abuse recovery programs, holding a traditional job, or volunteering for community service.  I believe it is only fair to expect those able-bodied Medicaid-expansion recipients to contribute to their communities. 

    “Accordingly, I supported the bill.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Grothman Celebrates Historical Wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah 6th District Wisconsin)

    Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) celebrated major victories today following the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a landmark reconciliation bill that advances President Trump’s America First agenda, delivers crucial tax relief, and reins in waste, fraud, and abuse across the federal government. 

    The legislation protects Americans from devastating tax increases by making President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent. Without action, families in Wisconsin’s Sixth District were facing an average $1,486 tax hike. By locking in the cuts, this bill protects the paychecks of hardworking Americans and ensures they keep more of their hard-earned money. It also eliminates taxes on tips and overtime pay, delivers additional tax relief for seniors, and strengthens the economy for middle-class families. 

    In addition to economic relief, the bill strengthens national security by fully funding President Trump’s border wall system and increasing immigration enforcement. It restores commonsense work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving taxpayer-funded benefits, ensuring safety-net programs like Medicaid are preserved for those who truly need them. 

    The bill includes Congressman Grothman’s FEHB Protection Act, which imposes new verification measures and audits on the Federal Employees Health Benefits program to remove ineligible beneficiaries, a reform projected to save taxpayers more than $2 billion.  

    It also includes parts of Grothman’s CREATE JOBS Act, including extending the bonus depreciation provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, preserving full expensing for research and development investments, and applying neutral cost recovery to manufacturing commercial structures through 2029. These provisions will fuel job creation, support American manufacturing, and foster economic innovation.  

    “The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill is a historic victory for Americans, as we’ve avoided the largest tax hike in our nation’s history,” said Grothman. “The American people gave us a mandate after four years of failure under President Biden to revive prosperity in our country. I’m proud to stand with Congressional Republicans and President Trump to deliver a bill that works in the best interests of Americans. The One Big Beautiful Bill strengthens our government programs for the people they were intended to serve, while rooting out the waste, fraud, and abuse that have plagued our systems for far too long. Hardworking Americans will see the benefits of our commonsense conservative policies. I was proud to vote yes to help move America toward further greatness.” 

    U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) proudly serves the people of Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: U.S. Rep. Castor Statement on Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill That Will Inflict Outsized Harm & Raise Costs on Floridians

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Reprepsentative Kathy Castor (FL14)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) blasted the House Republican “Big Ugly Bill” that will rip health care coverage, food and Pell grants away from tens of millions of Americans, including children, seniors, Veterans and people with disabilities – all to give massive tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans and corporations. The Big Ugly Bill is fiscally irresponsible and morally wrong, as it will also add trillions of dollars to the national debt, leading to higher interest rates and inflation. The Big Ugly Bill is the deepest rollback in health care coverage in history – wiping away gains made over the past decade to cover families under Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It’s an abominable transfer of wealth from the working class to the wealthy that will weaken America and hurt millions of families.

    As American families struggle with the high cost of living, President Trump and Congressional Republicans are looting the Treasury and leaving families in the lurch with higher health care premiums, food costs and electric bills.

    “The billionaire tax giveaway will hit Floridians harder than any other state, as 3.9 million rely on Medicaid and over 4.7 million rely on Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage. The GOP bill takes health care away from children, seniors, pregnant and postpartum women, and people with disabilities to fund a massive tax break for billionaires and big corporations. The Big Ugly, no-good, horrible bill will result in an estimated 1.9 million Floridians losing their health care altogether, and soaring premiums for many more. President Trump and Congressional Republicans stick it to working-class Floridians while their wealthiest donors can buy more vacation homes, private jets and luxury vacations. The bill is chock full of special interest side deals and carve-outs – including giveaways for Big Oil and Gas, sweetheart deals for gun manufacturers and their lobbyists, all while cutting Pell Grants and student loans for millions of students,” said Rep. Castor. 

    “Medicaid, the ACA and SNAP are a lifeline for my neighbors in Florida. Slashing essential care and nutrition assistance means more Floridians will struggle to afford doctor visits, medications, long-term care and critical treatments, or to keep food on the table – essentials needed to stay healthy, keep their heads above water and our country strong.”

    Trump and Republicans in Congress did not deviate from the political payback to the oil and gas industry as the Big Ugly Bill slashes initiatives that are lowering costs for American families, including cost-saving clean energy investments from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). 

    “It’s the worst bill I’ve seen in my years in Congress as Tampa Bay’s Congresswoman. Families and hardworking Americans will be left to deal with the harsh economic fallout. I will be there for them and will do everything in my power to repair the damage and fight for an economy that works for everyone, not just the privileged few.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: U.S. Rep. Castor Statement on Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill That Will Inflict Outsized Harm & Raise Costs on Floridians

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Reprepsentative Kathy Castor (FL14)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) blasted the House Republican “Big Ugly Bill” that will rip health care coverage, food and Pell grants away from tens of millions of Americans, including children, seniors, Veterans and people with disabilities – all to give massive tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans and corporations. The Big Ugly Bill is fiscally irresponsible and morally wrong, as it will also add trillions of dollars to the national debt, leading to higher interest rates and inflation. The Big Ugly Bill is the deepest rollback in health care coverage in history – wiping away gains made over the past decade to cover families under Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It’s an abominable transfer of wealth from the working class to the wealthy that will weaken America and hurt millions of families.

    As American families struggle with the high cost of living, President Trump and Congressional Republicans are looting the Treasury and leaving families in the lurch with higher health care premiums, food costs and electric bills.

    “The billionaire tax giveaway will hit Floridians harder than any other state, as 3.9 million rely on Medicaid and over 4.7 million rely on Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage. The GOP bill takes health care away from children, seniors, pregnant and postpartum women, and people with disabilities to fund a massive tax break for billionaires and big corporations. The Big Ugly, no-good, horrible bill will result in an estimated 1.9 million Floridians losing their health care altogether, and soaring premiums for many more. President Trump and Congressional Republicans stick it to working-class Floridians while their wealthiest donors can buy more vacation homes, private jets and luxury vacations. The bill is chock full of special interest side deals and carve-outs – including giveaways for Big Oil and Gas, sweetheart deals for gun manufacturers and their lobbyists, all while cutting Pell Grants and student loans for millions of students,” said Rep. Castor. 

    “Medicaid, the ACA and SNAP are a lifeline for my neighbors in Florida. Slashing essential care and nutrition assistance means more Floridians will struggle to afford doctor visits, medications, long-term care and critical treatments, or to keep food on the table – essentials needed to stay healthy, keep their heads above water and our country strong.”

    Trump and Republicans in Congress did not deviate from the political payback to the oil and gas industry as the Big Ugly Bill slashes initiatives that are lowering costs for American families, including cost-saving clean energy investments from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). 

    “It’s the worst bill I’ve seen in my years in Congress as Tampa Bay’s Congresswoman. Families and hardworking Americans will be left to deal with the harsh economic fallout. I will be there for them and will do everything in my power to repair the damage and fight for an economy that works for everyone, not just the privileged few.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Barragán Slams Final Passage of Trump’s Big Ugly Bill as a “A Cruel Betrayal of the American People”

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44)

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    July 3, 2025

    Contact: jin.choi@mail.house.gov

    Rep. Barragán Slams Final Passage of Trump’s Big Ugly Bill as a “A Cruel Betrayal of the American People”

    Washington, D.C. — Today, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, a massive budget package that rips essential safety-net programs away from working families, children, seniors, and veterans to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. The bill passed 218 to 214. Every single House Democrat voted against the bill.

    House Democrats fought until the very last minute to stop the bill’s passage. Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the floor and delivered the longest “magic minute” speech in House history, stretching his leadership-privileged one-minute speech to nearly 9 hours to shine a national spotlight on the devastating impact this bill would have on American families and to make one last plea for Republicans to choose the well-being of their constituents over the demands of a want-to-be king and their billionaire donors .

    The Big Ugly Bill now heads to President Trump’s desk, where he is expected to sign it into law. Once signed, it will mark the largest Medicaid cut in American history and one of the most aggressive redistributions of wealth from poor and working families to the ultra-rich.

    “This bill is a moral failure. It’s an assault on the American people — on children, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. It strips away health care, food assistance, and basic dignity from those who need it most to hand nearly $1.3 trillion in tax breaks to billionaires like Elon Musk. Republicans didn’t just fail our families today, they betrayed the American people,” said Rep. Nanette Barragán.

    “House Democrats fought like hell to stop this bill. We held events in every corner of the country to raise the alarm. I held town halls and community conversations across my district — and heard story after story from families terrified of losing their health care, food banks warning they won’t be able to meet growing demand, and clinic directors worried they’ll have to close their doors. We introduced amendment after amendment and stayed up all night in committee hearings to expose Republican lies and cruelty and demanded better for the American people. But in the end, Republicans in Congress chose to serve Trump and their donors over their country and constituents.”

    The numbers are staggering:

    • $1.3 trillion slashed from Medicaid, the ACA exchanges, Medicare,  and food assistance.
    • 17 million Americans will lose their health care.
    • 40 million people — including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, and 1.2 million veterans — will have their food assistance put at risk.
    • $4 trillion added to the national debt — including $700 billion in interest — to fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans.
    • $900 billion in Medicaid cuts alone.
    • Cuts that could close 1 in 4 nursing homes nationwide.
    • $500+ billion in cuts to Medicare.
    • 760,000 manufacturing and clean energy jobs will be lost.
    • $400 increase in average household energy bills.
    • $96,400 average tax break for Americans making over $1 million — compared to just $247 for families earning less than $50,000 a year.

    In California, the damage is severe:

    • 2.4 million Californians will lose health insurance.
    • Families in California’s 44th District covered under the Affordable Care Act will see an average premium hike of $2,060.
    • 28 rural hospitals are at risk of shutting down.
    • At least 368,000 Californians may lose some or all of their food assistance.
    • 110,000 jobs in manufacturing and clean energy will disappear.
    • $670 average yearly increase in energy bills for California families.
    • Over 623,000 students in California could lose Pell Grant support for college.

    “This bill is theft in plain sight,” Barragán added. “It steals from the poor and middle class to gift the rich. And for what? A few billionaire tax breaks and a cruel vision of America where working families are left behind. House Democrats will never stop fighting to reverse this damage and protect the people we were sent here to serve.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Barragán Slams Final Passage of Trump’s Big Ugly Bill as a “A Cruel Betrayal of the American People”

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44)

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    July 3, 2025

    Contact: jin.choi@mail.house.gov

    Rep. Barragán Slams Final Passage of Trump’s Big Ugly Bill as a “A Cruel Betrayal of the American People”

    Washington, D.C. — Today, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, a massive budget package that rips essential safety-net programs away from working families, children, seniors, and veterans to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. The bill passed 218 to 214. Every single House Democrat voted against the bill.

    House Democrats fought until the very last minute to stop the bill’s passage. Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the floor and delivered the longest “magic minute” speech in House history, stretching his leadership-privileged one-minute speech to nearly 9 hours to shine a national spotlight on the devastating impact this bill would have on American families and to make one last plea for Republicans to choose the well-being of their constituents over the demands of a want-to-be king and their billionaire donors .

    The Big Ugly Bill now heads to President Trump’s desk, where he is expected to sign it into law. Once signed, it will mark the largest Medicaid cut in American history and one of the most aggressive redistributions of wealth from poor and working families to the ultra-rich.

    “This bill is a moral failure. It’s an assault on the American people — on children, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. It strips away health care, food assistance, and basic dignity from those who need it most to hand nearly $1.3 trillion in tax breaks to billionaires like Elon Musk. Republicans didn’t just fail our families today, they betrayed the American people,” said Rep. Nanette Barragán.

    “House Democrats fought like hell to stop this bill. We held events in every corner of the country to raise the alarm. I held town halls and community conversations across my district — and heard story after story from families terrified of losing their health care, food banks warning they won’t be able to meet growing demand, and clinic directors worried they’ll have to close their doors. We introduced amendment after amendment and stayed up all night in committee hearings to expose Republican lies and cruelty and demanded better for the American people. But in the end, Republicans in Congress chose to serve Trump and their donors over their country and constituents.”

    The numbers are staggering:

    • $1.3 trillion slashed from Medicaid, the ACA exchanges, Medicare,  and food assistance.
    • 17 million Americans will lose their health care.
    • 40 million people — including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, and 1.2 million veterans — will have their food assistance put at risk.
    • $4 trillion added to the national debt — including $700 billion in interest — to fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans.
    • $900 billion in Medicaid cuts alone.
    • Cuts that could close 1 in 4 nursing homes nationwide.
    • $500+ billion in cuts to Medicare.
    • 760,000 manufacturing and clean energy jobs will be lost.
    • $400 increase in average household energy bills.
    • $96,400 average tax break for Americans making over $1 million — compared to just $247 for families earning less than $50,000 a year.

    In California, the damage is severe:

    • 2.4 million Californians will lose health insurance.
    • Families in California’s 44th District covered under the Affordable Care Act will see an average premium hike of $2,060.
    • 28 rural hospitals are at risk of shutting down.
    • At least 368,000 Californians may lose some or all of their food assistance.
    • 110,000 jobs in manufacturing and clean energy will disappear.
    • $670 average yearly increase in energy bills for California families.
    • Over 623,000 students in California could lose Pell Grant support for college.

    “This bill is theft in plain sight,” Barragán added. “It steals from the poor and middle class to gift the rich. And for what? A few billionaire tax breaks and a cruel vision of America where working families are left behind. House Democrats will never stop fighting to reverse this damage and protect the people we were sent here to serve.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Feenstra Votes to Pass “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” Heads to President Trump for Signature

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after voting to pass President Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” It now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature.

    “President Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ is the largest tax cut for Iowa families, farmers, workers, seniors, and small businesses in American history. This legislation will dramatically grow our economy, cut deficits, spur U.S. manufacturing, fully fund the border wall, and support American energy independence. It will also help our Main Street businesses invest in their operations and hire new employees while delivering additional death tax relief for farmers, ensuring that Iowa farmland can be passed to the next generation – not China. President Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ will unleash economic growth and rural prosperity in Iowa and nationwide.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Mann Votes to Send One Big Beautiful Bill to President Trump’s Desk

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Tracey Mann (Kansas, 1)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to pass H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, which delivers on Congressional Republicans and President Trump’s campaign promises of lowering taxes, securing the border, and unleashing American energy dominance, passed by a vote of 219-213. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vote:

    “Over the past four years, Kansans expressed grave concerns to me about our nation’s border security, skyrocketing prices, and a federal government that continually burdened their way of life in rural America through excessive regulations,” said Rep. Mann. “On November 5, 2024, the country overwhelmingly agreed with Kansans in the Big First and rejected even more taxes, Green New Deal regulations, and open border policies. Today, our Republican majorities succeeded in our campaign promises to uproot wasteful spending, prevent the average family from seeing a tax increase of $2,200, and deliver the largest tax cut for middle- and working-class families in American history. I am extremely proud of the work we did to give Kansas families, small businesses, and agriculture some much-needed relief and to continue getting our country back on track. When President Trump signs the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, American families will have with more money in their pockets, secure borders, and accountability for the taxpayer dollar in honor of our 249th birthday.”

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act:

    • Makes the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent, protecting the average taxpayer from a 22% tax increase in January 2026
    • Eliminates taxes on tips, overtime pay, and car loan interest on American-made cars
    • Provides additional tax relief for seniors
    • Makes permanent the 199A small business deduction, immediate 100% expensing, and R&D immediate amortization
    • Increases detention capacity for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and includes funding for ICE resources
    • Makes the largest border security investment in history to build the wall and invests in modern technology to assist with intercepting drugs and human smuggling at U.S. ports of entry
    • Invests $60 billion in strengthening the farm safety net by expanding crop insurance and updating reference prices
    • Makes investments to modernize our military and strengthen national defense
    • Restores American energy dominance and ensures affordable, reliable energy access for families across the country
    • Establishes commonsense work requirements for able-bodied adults without young dependents
    • Ends government benefit eligibility for non-citizens, focusing resources on the most vulnerable
    • Appropriates $12.5 billion to the Federal Aviation Administration for the modernization of air traffic control technology and infrastructure
    • Rescinds unobligated funds and eliminates Biden-era programs estimated to cost over $4 billion

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will now go to the White House for President Trump’s signature.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: House Republican Leadership Statement on Final Passage of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04)

    WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer and Chairwoman McClain released the following statement after Congress passed The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sending it to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.

    “Republicans in Congress have succeeded in our mission to enact President Trump’s America First agenda. And importantly, we did it in record time, so that the effects of this nation-shaping legislation can be felt by the American people as soon as possible.

    “Today, the House has passed generational legislation that permanently lowers taxes for families and job creators, secures the border, unleashes American energy dominance, restores peace through strength, reduces spending more than any other bill ever has, and makes government more efficient and effective for all Americans.

    “It should never be forgotten that every single House Democrat voted against all of it — proving once again that they support tax hikes on their constituents, open borders, runaway government spending, and Medicaid for able-bodied adults who can work but choose not to. The One Big Beautiful Bill now heads to the President’s desk for his signature, and all hard-working Americans should know — this bill is for you.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: House Republican Leadership Statement on Final Passage of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04)

    WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer and Chairwoman McClain released the following statement after Congress passed The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sending it to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.

    “Republicans in Congress have succeeded in our mission to enact President Trump’s America First agenda. And importantly, we did it in record time, so that the effects of this nation-shaping legislation can be felt by the American people as soon as possible.

    “Today, the House has passed generational legislation that permanently lowers taxes for families and job creators, secures the border, unleashes American energy dominance, restores peace through strength, reduces spending more than any other bill ever has, and makes government more efficient and effective for all Americans.

    “It should never be forgotten that every single House Democrat voted against all of it — proving once again that they support tax hikes on their constituents, open borders, runaway government spending, and Medicaid for able-bodied adults who can work but choose not to. The One Big Beautiful Bill now heads to the President’s desk for his signature, and all hard-working Americans should know — this bill is for you.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom statement on passage of Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Betrayal”

    Source: US State of California 2

    Jul 3, 2025

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement after House Republicans passed President Trump’s Big, Beautiful Betrayal:

    “This bill is a tragedy for the American people, and a complete moral failure. The President and his MAGA enablers are ripping care from cancer patients, meals from children, and money from working families — just to give tax breaks to the ultra-rich. With this measure, Donald J. Trump’s legacy is now forever cemented: he has created a more unequal, more indebted, and more dangerous America. Shame on him.”

    Governor Gavin Newsom

    The national debt-adding bill is a massive tax break for the wealthiest Americans, at the cost of programs and services used by everyday families. It gives tax breaks to the ultra-rich, balloons our national debt, and guts programs that Americans depend on – including health care, food assistance, and public safety programs. 

    How Trump’s plan will hurt you

    This bill is a complete betrayal of Americans by the Trump administration. Not only does it cut programs for families trying to make ends meet, but decimates middle-class opportunities – including health care and children’s access to college. 

    ❌ Eliminates American taxpayer jobs

    • Puts 686,000 California jobs at risk, through the elimination of the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy tax credits. NABTU says that if enacted, “this stands to be the biggest job-killing bill in the history of this country.”

    ❌ Significantly cuts critical family support programs

    • More than $28.4 billion slashed in federal Medicaid funding to California – increasing medical debt and jeopardizing health care providers’ ability to keep their doors open.

    • Roughly 17 million people would lose coverage and become uninsured by 2034 due to various Medicaid reductions and the exclusion of enhanced premium subsidies.

    • Cuts necessary food assistance for people for 3 million people nationwide in need of quality nutrition and food.

    • Establishes a tax hike for parents who pay for child care.

    • Rural hospitals across the state are likely to see care offered cut or doors closed entirely.

    ❌ Defunds public safety

    • $646 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for violence and terrorism prevention.

    • $545 million from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), cutting its workforce by more than 2,000 personnel and reducing its capacity to keep criminals off the street. 

    • $491 million from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), making our cyber and physical infrastructure more vulnerable to attack.

    • $468 million from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), greatly reducing its ability to crack down on firearm trafficking and reduce gun violence.

    • $212 million from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), greatly reducing its capacity to help state and local law enforcement and weakening efforts to fight international drug smuggling impacting the United States.

    • $107 million from Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Public Safety and Justice, exacerbating current understaffing and making tribal communities less safe.

    ❌ Endangers wildfire-prone communities

    • Cuts wildfire prevention programs like – raking the forests, forest management services – and eliminates personnel hired to fight wildfires.

    ❌ Defunds Planned Parenthood

    • Defunds Planned Parenthood – essentially creating a backdoor abortion ban – that could put health care for 1.1 million patients at risk and force nearly 200 health centers to close, mostly in states where abortion care is legal.

    ❌ Unfairly targets green vehicles 

    • Creates penalties for families who own a hybrid or electric vehicle – increasing the cost of taking personal responsibility even more.

    ❌ Unjustly targets American students

    • Takes away college access from millions of children by limiting families’ ability to access financial aid for college, including Pell Grants. 

    • Betrays student loan borrowers by ending student loan deferment for borrowers who experience job loss or other financial hardships, and forbids any future student loan forgiveness programs. 

    ❌ Raises costs and separates American families

    • Pours billions of dollars into supercharging the cruel and reckless raids like we have seen in Southern California and across agricultural areas, expanding the targeting of families, workers and businesses and harassment of U.S. citizens nationwide. Americans overwhelmingly agree we should have a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who have been here for years, pay their taxes, and are good members of their communities, such as farmworkers, Dreamers, and mixed-status families. 

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    Jul 2, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Ahead of Holiday weekend, Californians see lowest July prices at the pump in 3 years

    Source: US State of California 2

    Jul 3, 2025

    SACRAMENTO – Ahead of an expected record-breaking holiday weekend for travel, Californians are seeing the lowest July prices at the pump in years. This comes after Governor Gavin Newsom has taken repeated actions to increase transparency on Big Oil’s balance sheets — putting people over record profits — and another that will give the state more tools to require petroleum refiners backfill supplies and plan ahead for maintenance, helping keep supply and demand more stable.

    Additionally, Republicans spent the last 6+ months fearmongering about a supposed “65 cent jump” in price at the pump on July 1, which DID NOT happen. In fact, prices at the pump have gone down leading up to, on, and after July 1, 2025 — the opposite of what Big Oil Republicans claimed would happen.

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    News SACRAMENTO – As House Republicans vote on the measure as soon as tonight, President Trump’s “big beautiful” national debt-adding bill is a massive tax break for the wealthiest Americans, at the cost of programs and services used by everyday families. It gives tax…

    Jul 2, 2025

    News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Tamie McGowen, of Folsom, has been appointed Senior Advisor for Strategy and Operations for the California State Transportation Agency. McGowen has been Deputy Secretary of…

    Jul 2, 2025

    News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of California Highway Patrol Officer Miguel Cano:“Officer Miguel Cano dedicated his life to serving our communities, and his passing is a heartbreaking loss for the state and…

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Ivey Releases Video Message Honoring Independence Day, Praises America’s Fighting Spirit

    Source: US State of Alabama

    MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today released a video message in honor of Independence Day, calling on Alabamians to reflect on the sacrifices made for our freedoms and to celebrate the enduring spirit of the American people.

    Governor Ivey honors the 249th anniversary of America’s independence and looks ahead to the 250th birthday of the United States. Additionally, she praises the strength of the United States military and credits President Trump’s leadership for restoring pride and power to the country.

    As families across the state prepare for parades, fireworks and other Fourth of July celebrations, Governor Ivey urges Alabamians to take pride in the values that define the nation and to look with optimism toward the future.

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    Click HERE or the above message for VIDEO.

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    My fellow Alabamians –

    Today, we proudly celebrate 249 years since our great nation declared its independence. And next year, we’ll mark the United States of America’s 250th birthday.

    What a milestone. What a testament to the strength, the resolve and the enduring spirit of the American people.

    Here in Alabama, we never take our freedoms for granted – because we know they didn’t come easy. They were earned and protected by generations of brave men and women, wearing the uniform of the United States of America.

    We thank them, and we pray for every soldier, sailor, airman, marine and guardian defending our liberty.

    Let me be clear – our country has the greatest fighting force to ever walk the face of the Earth. And under the strong, steady leadership of President Trump, America is standing taller than ever.

    We are blessed beyond measure to live in the greatest nation this world has to offer. And as we look toward our 250th year, I’m more confident than ever – our best days are still ahead.

    As we celebrate Independence Day, with fireworks, family gatherings and even parades – there’s something especially moving about seeing those stars and stripes wave proudly across porches and towns all across our state.

    That’s the spirit of America – and it’s alive and well right here in Sweet Home Alabama.

    May God bless our troops, the great state of Alabama and these United States of America!

    For your publishing and broadcasting purposes, and in addition to a YouTube upload, the governor’s video message can be downloaded here before Sunday, July 6, 2025:

    https://wetransfer.com/downloads/d8befb9e0cdba5a8ebef7f3061499adc20250703135847/3f29a23ef01148a8ff9ac7a0f38fa54020250703135906/be8baf?t_exp=1751810327&t_lsid=347ea425-8e7c-4bbd-b0ff-053c1278132d&t_network=email&t_rid=ZW1haWx8Njc0NGRmZTFiNjM1NTFjNmY2ZThkYTE4&t_s=download_link&t_ts=1751551146

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: With Trump’s Signature, the One Big Beautiful Bill Will Restore Certainty for the Gulf of America

    Source: National Ocean Industries Association – NOIA

    Headline: With Trump’s Signature, the One Big Beautiful Bill Will Restore Certainty for the Gulf of America

    For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 3, 2025NOIA .org
    With Trump’s Signature, the One Big Beautiful Bill Will Restore Certainty for the Gulf of America
    Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erik Milito issued the following statement as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) heads to President Trump’s desk for signature:
    “This is a major milestone for the Gulf of America. With President Trump’s signature, OBBBA will restore certainty to the offshore oil and gas leasing process, bringing back the predictability that unlocks investment, protects affordable energy, and strengthens our national security.
    “Energy security is national security. And energy affordability impacts every American household. When Gulf of America lease sales disappear, so do the jobs, investment, and energy production that lift communities from Louisiana to Pennsylvania and across all 50 states. The Gulf of America provisions in OBBBA reverse that trend, creating the stability needed to support long-term growth.
    “These provisions reestablish a dependable offshore leasing program that drives economic activity, supports critical U.S. supply chains, sustains good-paying jobs nationwide, and delivers meaningful funding for conservation and coastal resilience. A strong Gulf of America means a stronger economy and a more secure energy future for the entire nation.
    “At the same time, work remains to ensure business certainty and predictability to power America. Recent changes to the tax code continue to create unnecessary headwinds for offshore wind and for the shipbuilders, ports, and manufacturers that support it. Offshore wind is part of the solution to surging power demand and to our global competitiveness with China. NOIA will keep working with both parties to build support for stronger tax certainty and to advance lasting, broad-based permitting reform. Tackling these issues will benefit the full breadth of the American economy.
    “With OBBBA becoming law, we have a strong foundation for continued Gulf of America energy leadership.”
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    About NOIAThe National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) represents and advances a dynamic and growing offshore energy industry, providing solutions that support communities and protect our workers, the public and our environment.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Kean Supports Passage of Full Reconciliation Bill

    Source: US Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07)

    Contact: Riley Pingree

    (July 3, 2025) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released the following statement after voting in favor of the final reconciliation package this afternoon. The legislation passed by a vote of 218 to 214 and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The bill marks a significant victory for middle-class taxpayers, protects health care for our most vulnerable populations, and combats waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs.

    Kean said, “This afternoon, Congress passed a commonsense legislative package that was a major win for New Jerseyans and Americans across the country. We secured the full SALT deduction for every middle-class family in New Jersey. I never backed down from the fight for SALT relief, standing up to Democrats and Republicans alike to quadruple the deduction to $40,000. I also stood with American innovators, voting to renew R&D tax credits for the research and development that businesses do to fuel ingenuity and job creation. 

    “I voted to safeguard Medicaid for every intended beneficiary in the Garden State and nationwide. By rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse, we are preserving this vital program for today’s recipients and future generations. I also voted to protect New Jersey’s expansion of certain critical supplemental payments they receive from the federal government—an important financing tool that hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers rely on to serve Medicaid patients. Finally, this bill allocates $50 billion over five years to hospitals and health care providers, ensuring patients continue to receive quality care in New Jersey and throughout the country.

    “We permanently increased the Child Tax Credit to $2,200, delivering meaningful relief to young families still struggling under the weight of four years of record inflation. We secured necessary resources for Somerset and Morris Counties, and the entire state, by investing tens of millions of dollars in local and state law enforcement to better equip them to protect President Trump and surrounding communities.

    “We made significant progress on key priorities like securing the border, unleashing American energy and advancement, and strengthening national security—all while cutting wasteful spending, advancing affordability, and making the federal government both more efficient and more accountable.

    “Once President Trump signs this bill into law, life will become more affordable for residents of New Jersey’s Seventh District. They will see immediate tax relief, greater transparency from Washington, and more support for innovation. This is a crucial step toward a stronger, more secure future for the next generation.”

     Key Wins in the Full Reconciliation Package for New Jersey and the Nation:

    • SALT Deduction Raised: Raises the cap on the State and Local Tax deduction to $40,000, providing major relief for all middle-class families.
    • Medicaid Integrity Restored: Ensures benefits go only to eligible recipients and that those who are able to contribute to their community are doing so in order to receive Medicaid benefits. Provides additional funding for New Jersey’s health care providers beginning in 2026.
    • Secret Service Reimbursement Secured: Secures vital federal support for local and state law-enforcement who provide protection when President Trump is at his home in Bedminster.
    • Border Security Strengthened: Provides resources to support border patrol agents, detect illegal drug smuggling, and secure our southern border.
    • American Energy Independence Advanced: Unleashes American energy production to help us meet our growing energy needs.
    • Child Tax Credit Boosted: Permanently increased to $2,200 and adjusted for inflation, offering direct support for families after years of rising costs.
    • “Doc Fix” Enacted: Addresses long-standing Medicare physician payment issues to ensure that New Jersey’s doctors receive fair reimbursement for their important services.
    • Orphan Cures Act Passed: Eliminates a misguided law that slowed the development of drugs for patients with rare diseases. Many of these treatments are developed by New Jersey’s unparalleled biotech innovation industry.
    • Air Traffic Control Modernized: Delivers a $12.5 billion investment to overhaul, modernize, and staff our air traffic control system. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Luttrell Statement on Final Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill

    Source:

    Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement after the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and sent the legislation to President Trump’s desk.

    WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement after the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and sent the legislation to President Trump’s desk:

    “After four years of open borders, record inflation, and weakness on the world stage, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers the turnaround that the American people demanded at the ballot box. This legislation provides concrete, robust solutions for Texas families — monumental tax relief, ironclad border security measures, and critical investments in our military. I look forward to President Trump signing this impactful legislation into law and will continue working with the administration passing real results for Texas families, service members, and veterans.”

    Specifically, this bill includes the following:

    • Prevents the largest tax increase in history
    • No taxes on tips, overtime, car loan interest, or Social Security
    • $150 billion in military investments
    • $46.5 billion to finish the border wall
    • $29 billion for shipbuilding and the maritime industrial base
    • $25 billion for the Golden Dome defense system
    • $4.1 billion for hiring new border agents

    Read the full bill here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Miller Votes to Pass the One Big, Beautiful Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15)

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1, the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act:

    “The One Big, Beautiful Bill is a once-in-a-generation victory for the American people,” said Congresswoman Mary Miller. “It delivers on President Trump’s America First agenda with bold, decisive, and immediate action. This is the most pro-worker, pro-family, pro-America legislation I have voted for during my time in Congress, and I was proud to help get it across the finish line for the hardworking Americans across my district.”

    The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is a historic victory for American workers, families, and farmers. It eliminates taxes on tips and overtime, delivers permanent tax relief for small businesses and working families, and expands critical support for American agriculture.

    This bill fulfills President Trump’s America First agenda by securing the border, funding mass deportations, and ending radical “Green” New Scam tax subsidies. It unleashes American energy, strengthens our military, and protects federal benefits like SNAP and Medicaid, ensuring these vital programs serve American citizens, not illegal aliens. Every single Democrat in the House of Representatives voted against this bill.

    As a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, Congresswoman Miller successfully fought to include her provision in the bill to strip illegal immigrants from receiving taxpayer-funded SNAP benefits. This common-sense reform passed the House and is headed to the President’s desk to become law. Click here to read more.

    Additionally, Congresswoman Miller led the charge to defend life, securing a major pro-life victory by defunding Planned Parenthood and cutting off federal funding to the abusive, profit-driven abortion giant. Click here to read more.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: One Big Beautiful Bill Passes House, Headed to President Trump’s Desk

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-02)

    Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed the final version of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, following Senate approval. The bill now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law, delivering on the America First mandate to secure the border, protect working Americans, and make the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent.

    Statement from Rep. Miller-Meeks on the Passage of H.R.1:

    “Today, the House delivered on the mandate given to us by 77 million Americans and passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.

    This legislation prevents the largest tax hike on Iowa families and small businesses in history by making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent. It reduces taxes on tips and overtime, doubles the child tax credit, provides a $6,000 tax break for seniors, brings manufacturing jobs back to America, and restores our energy dominance. After four years of crushing inflation and high energy costs under Joe Biden, this bill delivers the relief hardworking Americans deserve.

    It also secures the border for good by ending catch-and-release, finishing the fence, and hiring thousands of new agents with the tools to stop crime, fentanyl, and chaos.

    This bill strengthens and preserves Medicaid for those it was intended to serve: children, pregnant women, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. It also delivers $50 billion in new relief for rural hospitals serving communities like ours.

    This is a once-in-a-generation victory for the American people. I was proud to vote for it and look forward to President Trump signing it into law just in time for Independence Day.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: U.S. House Passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03)

    Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—a historic package that secures our border, cuts taxes, strengthens rural communities, and delivers real results for Americans. Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) released the following statement following its passage:

    “Florida’s Third District is home to hardworking families, first responders, small businesses, and rural communities—and this bill reflects their priorities.

    It permanently extends the Trump Tax Cuts, preventing the largest tax hike in U.S. history. Without these provisions, more than 452,000 taxpayers in FL-03 would face higher rates, over 81,000 families would see their Child Tax Credit cut in half, and local small businesses and farms would be devastated by rising taxes. This bill stops that.

    It also puts money back in families’ pockets by eliminating federal taxes on tips, overtime, and car loan interest. It protects rural hospitals, cleans up waste in programs like SNAP and Medicaid, and ensures benefits go to those who truly need them—not illegal immigrants or elite institutions gaming the system.

    Most importantly, this bill secures our southern border with the strongest enforcement measures in a generation—deploying new technology, adding more boots on the ground, and reinstating policies that stop the flow of illegal crossings and fentanyl at the source.

    This is what Americans voted for last November. They demanded tax relief, secure borders, and real accountability in Washington, and that’s exactly what this bill delivers. This is what the America First agenda looks like, and I’m proud to support it.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Tiffany Statement on Final Passage of Reconciliation Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Tom Tiffany (WI-07)

    WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 1. The legislation is set to be signed into law by President Trump.
     
    “The top priorities going into this election were clear: secure the border and deliver relief to hardworking families. This bill keeps those promises by providing tax cuts for seniors, parents, workers, and small businesses, removing those here illegally, and rewarding hard work. We can’t reverse four years of damage with a single bill, but this is a strong first step toward a better future. I remain committed to protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid for our seniors and the most vulnerable, while rooting out waste and curbing the reckless spending that threatens future generations.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA News: HISTORY MADE: The One Big Beautiful Bill Is on Its Way to President Trump’s Desk

    Source: US Whitehouse

    class=”has-text-align-center”>“President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill delivers on the commonsense agenda that nearly 80 million Americans voted for – the largest middle-class tax cut in history, permanent border security, massive military funding, and restoring fiscal sanity. The pro-growth policies within this historic legislation are going to fuel an economic boom like we’ve never seen before. President Trump looks forward to signing the One Big, Beautiful Bill into law to officially usher in the Golden Age of America.” — Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

    The House of Representatives just officially PASSED the One Big Beautiful Bill, giving final approval to President Donald J. Trump’s landmark legislation in what is being called the “biggest legislative win of President Trump’s two terms.”

    Now, the largest middle-class tax cut in American history — and so much more — is on its way to President Trump’s desk.

    Again and again, Democrats tried to block historic tax relief, increased border security, higher wages, an expanded Child Tax Credit, No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, No Tax on Social Security, savings accounts for newborns, and so much more — but again and again, President Trump and Republicans fought and won for the American people.

    “This could not be a bigger deal for President Trump and his administration,” said CNN. “Because they believe this bill really encapsulates everything President Trump wants to do with his agenda.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Remarks as prepared for delivery by Becky Pringle, President, National Education Association, to the 104th Representative Assembly

    Source: US National Education Union

    Oh, Freedom.

    I am Becky Pringle. I am the great-granddaughter of people who were kidnapped from the Ghanaian region of West Africa and enslaved in Charlottesville, Virginia. I am the daughter of Haywood Harrison Board, a public school history teacher and Mildred Taylor Board, a Head Start food service worker. I am the widow of Nathan, a labor attorney, who loved and supported me, unconditionally. I am the proud mother of Nathan and Lauren and the grandmother of the beautiful and brilliant Carter and Mackenzie. I am an educator, who has spent 31 of my 70 years on this earth teaching middle school students the wonders of science. And now, I have the honor and privilege of being the president of the largest labor union in this country—the National Education Association.

    Oh, Freedom is a Negro Spiritual that my family choir sang at our annual concerts at our church. During these long weeks when our spirits have been saddened, our consciousness outraged, our realities rattled . . . that song has stirred in my soul. I sang it out loud as the Supreme Court decisions were handed down last week; as lawsuits we had won were challenged. Oh, Freedom. I sing it while watching evil run rampant; while witnessing so much hurt and harm. But delegates, I also sing Oh, Freedom while watching millions rise up to say no; when decent people remind this nation of what is good, and right, and true; when morality carries the moment.

    Oh, Freedom. It is a reminder . . . a clarion call for courage and determination . . . for the righteous indignation that must fuel our resistance and resolve. And when I look back at my family’s ties to that song, I know that the singing of it built community. Just like we are doing in this space—building a community of support and strength and love.

    And, my community, I must express some radical gratitude. You continue to show up with courage in the midst of exhaustion. You defend truth and equity amid a vicious swirl of hatred and lies. You are the holders of hope and the keepers of dreams. You provide love and care to our students and to each other.  NEA, thank you . . .  for all you are, and for all you do. 

    Fellow delegates, as the highest governing body of the NEA, our country is depending on us—on this community—to lead the way . . . from dogmatism back to decency and democracy. NEA, we must lead the way from callousness and the castigation of society’s at-risk communities. It is up to us to lead the way toward the care, consideration and compassion that is everyone’s right.

    We know well the obstacles we face—all of them designed to distract, divert, and divide as those in power blatantly and aggressively target immigrants, our Black, Brown, Indigenous, API, and LGBTQ+ communities, and anyone who dares to demand the safety and humanity that should be the inheritance of us all.

    Those in power are trying to erase the truth of our history. They want to whitewash the past so our students are denied the full story of who we are. They want to silence all of the pain, all of the struggle. Even in the telling of the triumphs, their narration is incomplete. They want to stop our students from looking inward to see their own dignity, or outward to a diverse world filled with possibility and pride.

    NEA, none of this, none of it is normal. And, it is not an accident. It is all despicably deliberate. This pitting of parents against educators, neighbors against neighbors, and communities against themselves. Scapegoating, othering, and blaming, instead of fixing the inequitable systems that are baked into this nation’s soil. 

    And as they blame and they ban, Donald Trump and his billionaire buddies are slashing already promised federal support, funneling public dollars into private hands that are already obscenely wealthy, gutting protections for trans students, and dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that lift up every student.

    Notice I said the words: Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. We cannot allow this administration, or anyone else, to reduce these three sacred values to a simple, three-letter slur. 

    Diversity is our uniqueness, our strength. Equity means every student gets what they need, when they need it, and in the way that serves them best. Inclusion means all students are seen, valued, and respected; that they all have access to opportunities and support. 

    Delegates, we cannot allow fear to write the future. Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Say the words, NEA! Say the words!

    NEA, we know exactly why public education lies at the core of their attacks.

    Because a public, free, universal education that is grounded in teaching critical thinking is a threat to authoritarianism. Because if they can control what our students learn, they can control what they believe, and then they can use those beliefs to manipulate reality and reason, and manifest confusion and cruelty. 

    That’s why they want to dismantle, defund, privatize, and voucherize public education. That’s why they want to demoralize the education professionals who have dedicated their lives to teaching and feeding, nurturing, counseling, and driving our students every day. 

    This is an intentional, coordinated campaign to strip away the very tools that challenge power, demand justice, and preserve democracy. As they work to destroy public education, and then profit from the wreckage, this administration wants to lock in policies that will take generations to undo.

    Delegates, I need you to understand that we are in a prolonged fight—one that cannot end on the last day of this RA. 

    While you have been elected to lift up the voices of educators across our country and then decide the future of our union, your responsibility reaches well past these four days. It’s not only about what we deliberate, debate, and decide, and…learn. NEA, it is always about what we do.

    We must use our power to take action that leads, action that liberates, action that lasts.

    And, we cannot simply fight against, NEA. We must also fight forward: for our vision of a public school system where every student—every one—attends a school that is safe, welcoming, and plentiful in resources; a school where every student is celebrated for who they know themselves to be; a school that is steeped in excellence and care; where education justice is recognized as a birthright; where educators—you—are valued as the professionals you are.

    NEA, I see you. In so many ways, you are already fighting forward to make that vision reality.

    Just last month, in a historic vote for unionization, determined education support professionals in Kansas brought nearly 600 new members into the Lawrence Education Association. Their dedication unites all school employees into one powerful local, laying the groundwork for a statewide movement for dignity and respect. 

    Last fall—while we didn’t “win all the things”…yet—we can find strength and inspiration and learning in victories in Nebraska, Colorado, and Kentucky. In each of those states, public education was on the ballot. And every time—every time—voters said no to school vouchers. 

    And in legislative sessions this year, educators helped to beat back vouchers in Utah, Kansas, Mississippi and in North and South Dakota. 

    And not just that.

    NEA-New Mexico wrapped a circle of protection around our immigrant students. They fought against using the standardized testing process to collect student immigration status—and they won.

    Educators in Sackets Harbor, New York, mobilized their community and won the release of their students who were detained in an ICE raid.

    NEA, this is the type of work that we must do all over this country.  

    And I will forever be proud of NEA’s response to the Department of Education’s dangerous, diabolical, and unconstitutional edict, which was designed to erase diversity, equity, and inclusion. NEA stood up. And we won. In three states, federal judges blocked implementation, ruling that what the department had done was a clear abuse of power. 

    As we continue and expand this work across our nation, we must take action guided by these seven important verbs: Educate. Communicate. Organize. Mobilize. Litigate. Legislate. Elect. 

    In many of the world’s cultures, spiritual systems, and creation stories, the number seven holds special significance. In the Lakota Sioux tradition, “Every decision we make must be done with consideration for the next seven generations.” 

    Our seven verbs hold similar long-term thinking. As we answer the call to fight back now, we must also fight forward for those who will follow us in our continuous struggle for justice. 

    Our multi-pronged strategy to protect our nation’s promise is designed to meet the multi-pronged attack on our democracy and our schools. Seven verbs… 

    We must EDUCATE. We will talk openly about what is happening to the world around us and what it portends for the future. As the rapid consolidation of power leads us down a treacherous and dark road toward authoritarian rule, we must be vigilant in teaching the lessons of history, and help not just our students, but our communities understand what is at stake and ensure they are able to fully imagine their world as it should be. 

    We must COMMUNICATE. We will use truth to cut through all of the noise and each of the lies. We will share all of the joyful and miraculous stories we have witnessed serving in our nation’s classrooms, on campuses, and worksites. Together, we will inspire, motivate, prepare, and compel others to join our movement and take action. 

    We must ORGANIZE, and we must build our power. Power to promote, protect, and strengthen public education. Power, expanded by partnerships that connect our work to the struggles for worker rights, wages, and protections. For fair taxes and economic justice. For reproductive freedom. That’s why we’ve allocated more money to organizing. It is the most powerful tool for creating change. 

    We must MOBILIZE. We will show up in school board elections, state capitals, marches, protests, at the ballot box—wherever our students’ futures are at stake, we will stand. Together. 

    We must LITIGATE. Whenever the rights of students and educators are denied, we will take our fight to the courts! Just since January, NEA has filed several suits and joined our allies in hundreds of other lawsuits on: diversity, equity, and inclusion; public education funding and support; and the closure of the Department of Education. We’ve worked to protect collective bargaining rights, the right to strike, and the right to engage in union advocacy. We’ve stood up for disability rights, the rights of students, educators, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, and constitutional rights to voting, speech, and assembly.

    Every time they create an unjust policy, we will use every legal tool to challenge it.  

    And, we must LEGISLATE. From school board meetings and state houses to the halls of Congress, we will continue to call for laws that provide what’s best for our students. Together, we will continue to demand for educators the dignity, respect, and fair pay that every professional should have. We will create and support measures that invest in public schools. That’s why we’re fighting so hard against the Big, Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Bill that recently passed in the Senate—a bill that will allow taxpayer dollars to fund private schools that are allowed to hand pick students and freely discriminate; a bill that will slash Medicaid, school meals, healthcare. 

    And in November of 2026, we will hold lawmakers accountable! 

    We will ELECT. We must have leaders who believe in fully funded public education. Leaders who will stand with us in the battle for racial and social justice. Leaders who know educators deserve the freedom to teach and our students deserve the freedom to learn.

    NEA, we are not simply reacting to a moment. We are building a strong, sustainable movement. A movement that votes. That holds leaders accountable. A movement of strong educator leaders who run for office—and win!

    Educate. Communicate. Organize. Mobilize. Litigate. Legislate. Elect. NEA, I need you to remember these verbs. Action words. Then, I ask that you decide every day what you will do; which actions you will take!  

    Use your power to fuel our resistance and resolve; our righteous indignation and our renaissance!

    Show me your power, NEA!

    If you led a walk-in or rally, a march or a protest, stand up!

    If you’ve joined with allies in acts of resistance, stand up! 

    Stand if you’ve said something or done something to defend our democracy.

    Stand if you have fought for the survival of public education!

    If you will make the commitment to protect every student . . . every family . . . every community . . . stand up! 

    Stand, NEA! Stand! Look around and see each other. 

    I see you NEA!

    As you return to your seats, I ask you to relax into the poetry of Leslé Honoré. Allow her writing to lift your hearts, feed your spirit, and strengthen your resolve: 

    Hold your head high

    Especially when the winds are heavy

    Especially when the lies are loud . . . when the traps are set . . .

    Especially when the truth is banned . . . 

    Hold your head high . . .

    Dance in the rain you walking miracle…

    You are the resistance

    You are the victory

    You are the history

    And present 

    And future . . .

    You are the wildest dream

    Dreaming still for the dreamers yet to come

    Hold your head high

    You are 

    Living

    Breathing

    Hope

    NEA, as you fight back: hold your head high! 

    There is power in what you do every day.

    As you fight forward, hold your head high knowing there is hope in the future you are building.

    Through your courage and your conviction, we will create a path for our children toward a world where life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is a promise fulfilled.

    NEA, remember who you are and hold your head high!

    You are brave. You are powerful. You are the NEA!

    Hold your head high!

    Hold your head high! 

    Oh Freedom! 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: NEA reacts to final passage of Trump administration’s budget bill

    Source: US National Education Union

    By: Celeste Fernandez, NEA Communications

    Published: July 3, 2025

    WASHINGTONG, D.C.—Today, congressional passage of the administration’s budget bill finalized a plan that guts critical funding for education, health care, and nutrition—disproportionately harming Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities, low-income families, working-class people, immigrants, veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

    The following statement is from NEA President Becky Pringle:

    “This budget is a direct attack on the very people our public institutions are meant to lift up. Instead of investing in our children’s education, as well as their health and their future, this law hands billions in tax breaks to the ultrawealthy—while pulling the rug out from under America’s students and families.

    “This isn’t just a policy failure—it is a moral disgrace. Trump and congressional Republicans undermined our public schools and every student in them. When politicians in D.C. slash state funding, students in rural, suburban, and urban communities alike bear the brunt of devastating cuts.

    “They’re not just slashing budgets—they’re taking food away from hungry children by cutting SNAP. They’re stripping health care from millions by dismantling Medicaid. This isn’t just irresponsible—it’s a complete betrayal of America’s students, families, and core values.

    “Educators and parents will not stand by in silence as Trump terrorizes our communities. We will speak out, organize, and fight back because we know what is at stake. Our students deserve better. Our families deserve better. And we will not rest until every student—no matter their background or ZIP code—has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Booker, Markey, Duckworth Condemn Republican Cuts to Environmental Justice Grants, Slam GOP Weakening of Key Environmental Law

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker

    WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), co-chairs of the Environmental Justice Caucus, issued the following statement after Senate Republicans rammed through Trump’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill, which would rescind funds already appropriated by Congress through the Inflation Reduction Act for environmental and climate justice block grants, and undermine the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The co-chairs filed two amendments that would have saved these funds and removed “pay-for-play” permits. Republicans blocked both amendments.
    “Senate Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill is a direct attack on communities that have long been last in line for federal investments, and is a part of a broader campaign to shield polluters from accountability,” said the co-chairs. “Cutting funds for projects that would deliver clean air, safe water, healthy land, and basic human dignity for all—along with efforts to defund air pollution monitoring and rubberstamp polluting infrastructure—will further harm communities already suffering devastating health consequences from living next door to our nation’s most polluting industries. As the House considers this Big Ugly Bill, we urge our colleagues to reject GOP efforts to claw back these funds and permit projects that jeopardize the health of millions of Americans. All Americans deserve a government that enacts—not eliminates—policies that protect public health, lower costs, and hold the fossil fuel industry accountable.”
    The co-chairs were joined by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) in cosponsoring the environmental justice grants amendment. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Warren on GOP Bill Passage: “This is a Betrayal of Working People” That “We Will Never Let the Republican Party Forget”

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren
    July 03, 2025
    “Donald Trump and the Republican Party officially sold out working people.”
    Washington, D.C. – Today, in response to Republicans in Congress passing President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement:
    “Donald Trump and the Republican Party officially sold out working people. Every single Republican now owns the fact that 17 million people will lose health care, that the cost of groceries will go up, that student loan payments will go up, and that utility bills will go up – all when families are already struggling with out-of-control costs. This is a betrayal of working people, and we will never let the Republican Party forget that they chose Donald Trump over the American people.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Ramirez Slams Republican Betrayal of Working Families, the Big Nasty Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Delia Ramirez – Illinois (3rd District)

    Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement condemning the passage of the GOP’s extreme reconciliation bill, the biggest betrayal of all working families in recent American history. The bill authorizes devastating cuts to the programs and services working families rely on, while expanding Trump and Noem’s mass detention, disappearance, and deportation agenda.

    “Today, Republicans condemned Americans to a future of poverty, scarcity, sickness, and toxicity. As Republicans go back to their districts to celebrate “freedom and liberty” with their families and donors, working families are left, once again, wondering who is free and who has been liberated. Because it is clear that those liberated by the Big Nasty Bill do not include the 17,000 people, including the 535,849 in Illinois, who will lose their health care. It is not the 5 million veterans, seniors, and single parents who will lose food assistance or the 10 million children at risk of losing school breakfast and lunch. It is not the families who will see an increase of $400 per year in their electric bills. It is not the students who will see their dreams of affordable, quality education stolen from them. It is not those whose rights will be violated by an expanded anti-immigrant operation. 

    Republicans have used their power and their votes to free Trump and Noem from their obligation to respect the Constitution by infusing over $150 BILLION into their fascist mass deportation campaign that will terrorize our neighbors while enriching the private prison campaign donors. They have liberated their billionaire donors from paying their fair share in taxes, delivering a permanent trillion-dollar tax break for the top 1% while making tax breaks for working people temporary. 

    As disappointed as we are by the lack of Republican moral clarity and courage, their efforts only make clearer what’s at stake in the fight for our collective freedom and liberation. Generations before us have fought imperialism, monopolies, oligarchies, unchecked capitalism, and wanna be kings—and they have won. And, while it may seem bleak today, we will continue to fight for policies that make the billionaires pay their fair share, get their hands off of our bodies, our rights, our neighbors, and out of our pockets, and prioritize ALL working families’ healthy,  thriving, prosperous futures. Because when we fight, when we choose radical, inclusive love, when our people-powered, intersectional, multiracial movement organizes, we win — we are not giving up.”

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  • Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill wins congressional approval

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    President Donald Trump’s tax-cut package cleared its final hurdle in the U.S. Congress on Thursday, as the Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly approved the massive bill and sent it to him to sign into law.

    The 218-214 vote amounts to a significant victory for the Republican president that will fund his immigration crackdown, make his 2017 tax cuts permanent and deliver new tax breaks that he promised during his 2024 campaign.

    It also cuts health and food safety net programs and zeroes out dozens of green energy incentives. It would add $3.4 trillion to the nation’s $36.2 trillion debt, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

    Despite concerns over the 869-page bill’s price tag and its hit to healthcare programs, Republicans largely lined up in support, with only two of the House’s 220 Republicans voting against it. The bill has already cleared the Republican-controlled Senate by the narrowest possible margin.

    Republicans said the legislation will lower taxes for Americans across the income spectrum and spur economic growth.

    Republican Representative Virginia Foxx of North Carolina described the bill as bringing “Historic tax relief for working families. Massive investment to secure our nation’s borders. Capturing generational savings. Slashing waste, fraud and abuse in government programs so that they may run more efficiently.”

    Every Democrat in Congress voted against it, blasting the bill as a giveaway to the wealthy that would leave millions uninsured.

    “The focus of this bill, the justification for all of the cuts that will hurt everyday Americans, is to provide massive tax breaks for billionaires,” House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in an eight-hour, 46-minute speech that was the longest in the chamber’s history.

    Trump kept up the pressure throughout, cajoling and threatening lawmakers as he pressed them to send him the legislation by the July 4 Independence Day holiday.

    “FOR REPUBLICANS, THIS SHOULD BE AN EASY YES VOTE. RIDICULOUS!!!” he wrote on social media.

    MARATHON WEEKEND

    Republicans raced to meet that deadline, working through last weekend and holding all-night debates in the House and the Senate. The bill passed the Senate on Tuesday in 51-50 vote in that saw Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking vote.

    According to the CBO, the bill would lower tax revenues by $4.5 trillion over 10 years and cut spending by $1.1 trillion.

    Those spending cuts largely come from Medicaid, the health program that covers 71 million low-income Americans. The bill would tighten enrollment standards, institute a work requirement and clamp down on a funding mechanism used by states to boost federal payments – changes that would leave nearly 12 million people uninsured, according to the CBO. Republicans added $50 billion for rural health providers to address concerns that those cutbacks would force them out of business.

    Nonpartisan analysts have found that the wealthiest Americans would see the biggest benefits from the bill, while lower-income people would effectively see their incomes drop as the safety-net cuts would outweigh their tax cuts.

    The increased debt load created by the bill would also effectively transfer money from younger to older generations, analysts say. Ratings firm Moody’s downgraded US debt in May, citing the mounting debt, and some foreign investors say the bill is making US Treasury bonds less attractive.

    On the other side of the ledger, the bill staves off tax increases that were due to hit most Americans at the end of this year, when Trump’s 2017 individual and business tax cuts were due to expire. Those cuts are now made permanent, while tax breaks for parents and businesses are expanded.

    The bill also sets up new tax breaks for tipped income, overtime pay, seniors and auto loans, fulfilling Trump campaign promises.

    The final version of the bill includes more substantial tax cuts and more aggressive healthcare cuts than an initial version that passed the House in May.

    During deliberations in the Senate, Republicans also dropped a provision that would have banned state-level regulations on artificial intelligence, and a “retaliatory tax” on foreign investment that had spurred alarm on Wall Street.

    -REUTERS