The #OneBigBeautifulBill, officially the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), is a proposed budget reconciliation bill in the 119th U.S. Congress, often referred to as the "Big Beautiful Bill." It passed the House on May 22, 2025, with a 215–214–1 vote, largely along party lines. Here’s a breakdown based on available information:
Key Provisions:
Tax Policy:
°° Extends major provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, set to expire in 2025.
°° Increases the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000.
°° Eliminates taxes on tips and overtime, benefiting workers like waiters and seniors.
°° Provides tax relief for seniors and supports immediate expensing for farmers, protecting over 2 million family-owned farms from a doubled Death Tax.
Border Security:
°° Allocates $175 billion for border security, including infrastructure, technology, and increased ICE deportation operations targeting cartel activity, smuggling, and trafficking.
Spending Cuts:
°° Reduces non-military government spending, including stricter eligibility for SNAP and Medicaid, potentially cutting $1 trillion in healthcare.
°° Scales back clean-energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Defense:
°° Increases defense spending by $150 billion.
Economic Impact:
°° Promotes small businesses through lower taxes and reduced regulations.
°° Claims to foster economic mobility and long-term capital investments.
Controversies and Concerns:
Healthcare Cuts:
°° A CBO report estimates nearly 12 million Americans could lose health coverage due to proposed healthcare cuts, raising significant opposition.
National Debt:
°° Critics warn the bill could increase the national debt by $3.3 trillion, with the Senate version potentially adding even more.
Philanthropy:
°° Some argue the bill could negatively impact charitable giving, posing a “double whammy” for philanthropy.
Political Divide:
°° While supporters, including Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, hail it as a “great victory” for the America First agenda, critics, including Democrats and some Republicans, warn of its devastating effects on families and fiscal responsibility.
Current Status:
The bill faces a tough battle in the Senate, with a narrow 51-49 Republican advantage and opposition from both parties. Some predict it’s unlikely to pass in its current form soon.
Social media trends show polarized sentiment, with supporters celebrating its potential to transform lives (e.g., waiters and seniors) and critics highlighting its risks.
Additional Notes:
The bill has sparked debates over its alignment with Trump’s “MAGA” agenda, with some calling it a cultural and economic “realignment.”
A rift within the Republican Party, including reported tensions between Trump and figures like Elon Musk, complicates its passage.
For real-time updates, check platforms like X or news sources like NewsLive.com or the White House website, which track the bill’s progress and offer tools like a “No Tax on Tips & Overtime Calculator.”