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The House just did our patriotic duty to deliver tax relief and uphold our values

The House just did our patriotic duty to deliver tax relief and uphold our values

The Hill10 hours ago
This July 4, as Americans gather with friends and family to celebrate our independence, House Republicans are celebrating something in addition: progress. Real, tangible, patriotic progress.
The passage of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a return to American values, and it couldn't come at a better time.
This legislation is about putting the American people and freedom first — freedom from high taxes, from bloated bureaucracy, and from a government that has stopped working for the people. It's about restoring the American Dream and giving every family the chance to build a better future.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a declaration that we still believe in the values that founded this country: self-reliance, personal responsibility, and limited government. We're putting the American worker first. We're saying loud and clear that the dignity of work still matters.
It expands the Child Tax Credit, giving parents more flexibility and freedom to provide for their children. It extends the 2017 tax cuts, preventing what would be the largest tax hike in a generation. No American should be saddled with higher taxes, and the 'one big beautiful bill' gets it done.
As families light fireworks and honor our independence, they will know that their government is finally on their side. Republicans are not just standing on the sidelines; we're leading with purpose. While Democrats focus on fringe agendas, Republicans are focused on kitchen table issues: taxes, work, and affordable living.
Every provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is built to help families thrive. That's not just good policy, it's the right thing to do. It's a celebration of American resilience, entrepreneurship, and the spirit of self-determination.
Every House Democrat voted against this bill. They rejected relief for working families. They rejected work requirements. They voted to allow illegal immigrants to receive taxpayer funded healthcare. They rejected common sense. And we will make sure each one of them has to answer for it.
This bill is a reflection of our highest ideals. This is patriotism in action: standing up for families, fighting for opportunity, and refusing to let the American Dream die. We are proud of what we've accomplished, and we're not done yet.
This July 4, House Republicans celebrate more than our history. We celebrate our future — a future built on freedom, responsibility, and prosperity for all.
Richard Hudson represents North Carolina's 9th Congressional District and serves as the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
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