WASHINGTON, DC — On May 22, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, by a vote of 215-214-1.

“This package is a win for working families, small businesses, and anyone tired of Washington stacking the deck against the working-class people of Northeastern Pennsylvania,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “It locks in the Trump tax cuts, delivers real relief to mom-and-pop shops, and ends the Biden-era tax breaks that reward big corporations and send our tax dollars to special interests in China.

“It also tells service industry workers, overtime workers, and retirees that we’ve got their back by not taxing tips and overtime and allowing deduction for American-made auto loan interest.

“As someone who has run a family business and signed the front of a paycheck, I know how damaging tax hikes and red tape can be. This bill gives small businesses the certainty they need to grow and hire. This legislation is about taking care of Main Street, not Wall Street.”

The bill features significant tax wins, including:

• Makes permanent the 2017 pro-worker tax cuts and stops the largest tax increase in American history
• Doubled the Child Tax Credit
• No tax on tips
• No tax on overtime
• Additional tax relief for seniors
• No tax on auto loan interest

In addition to sweeping tax reforms, the bill reinforces a secure border through over $140 billion in investments in technology, construction, and additional frontline personnel, adds $12.5 Billion for Air Traffic Control Modernization, and includes critical protections for Medicaid and other social safety net programs. Rep. Bresnahan successfully fought to preserve essential support for these programs while rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse.

“Medicaid will be protected while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent prudently,” continued Rep. Bresnahan. “During this process, I fought to protect social safety net programs from the waste, fraud, and abuse that have threatened their long-term solvency. By ensuring states are not using Medicaid dollars on illegal aliens, conducting more frequent eligibility checks, and requiring work for able-bodied recipients (see exemptions below), we are securing Medicaid for those who truly need it.

“This first version now heads to the Senate, and I look forward to working with my colleagues as they review the package to ensure these critical safety net programs are protected.”

Rep. Bresnahan also opposed cuts to healthcare funding, defending both hospital and nursing home funding levels. He blocked proposals to lower the Provider Tax and FMAP percentages for the Medicaid expansion population. This legislation also included important PBM reform that will lower drug prices for all Americans.

The bill’s Medicaid work requirement exempts the following groups:

• Individuals under 18 or over 64
• Pregnant women
• Parents, guardians, or caretakers of a dependent or disabled individual
• Full-time students
• Disabled veterans
• Individuals with medical needs, including:
• Physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities
• Mental health disorders
• Blindness
• Substance use disorders
• Serious or complex medical conditions
• Members of households receiving SNAP benefits
• Individuals in rehabilitation programs
• Inmates of public institutions