Aderholt applauds House passage of Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill"

July 3, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL04) released a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald J. Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," sending the landmark legislation to President Trump's desk for his signature.

"The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers the America First agenda in a fiscally responsible way," said Rep. Aderholt. "Getting this bill to the President's desk to deliver his mandate for an economy that is pro-growth, pro-family, pro-business, and pro-worker. It also continues to support the most vulnerable in our society while helping able-bodied individuals get back to work."

Congressman Aderholt successfully fought for the inclusion of a key pro-family provision - a refundable Adoption Tax Credit. This measure will help make adoption more accessible for lower- and middle-income families by ensuring they can fully benefit from the tax credit.

"As someone who has long championed pro-life and pro-family policies, I was proud to lead the charge to make the Adoption Tax Credit refundable once again," Aderholt said. "No family should be denied the opportunity to adopt a child simply because they can't afford the upfront cost. This provision ensures that families of modest means receive the same support as wealthier households when they open their hearts and homes to a child in need."

Sponsors claim that the "One Big Beautiful Bill" is a sweeping legislative package aimed at restoring American prosperity, securing the border, promoting work, and uplifting families. Conservative critics of the legislation argue that it does not go far enough in cutting federal spending. Democrats spent hours criticizing the very modest spending cuts that it does make.

"Despite what many of my Democrat colleagues and the national news media have claimed, this bill does not remove children or veterans from Medicaid or food assistance," explained Aderholt. What it does do is restore these vital programs to their original purpose - providing a safety net for the poor, pregnant women, children, and individuals with disabilities. The reforms we've made will help ensure that Medicaid remains focused on its core mission and continues to serve those who truly need it most. Not for able bodied people who just don't want to work."

This is a huge legislative victory for President Trump.

"We had GREAT conversations all day, and the Republican House Majority is UNITED, for the Good of our Country, delivering the Biggest Tax Cuts in History and MASSIVE Growth," President Trump said this morning on Truth Social. "Let's go Republicans, and everyone else - MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"

The bill passed the Senate earlier this week. It had previously passed the House; but it went back for the House to consider Senate changes to the bill. Final passage means that it now goes to the President's desk where he is expected to sign it into law in the coming days.