Palmer votes in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

July 3, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL06) voted in favor of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed and was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump (R) on Friday. After his vote Representative Palmer said he voted to prevent a $4 trillion tax hike.

"I voted for this bill to prevent families from facing a $4 trillion tax hike," said Rep. Palmer. "This bill extends President Trump's 2017 tax cuts that provided economic relief to American families. Without this bill, a family of four could see a $1,695 tax increase, the average taxpayer would see a 22% tax hike, and families would see their child tax credit cut in half. With the provision of no tax on tips or overtime included in this bill, take-home pay for hard working families could increase by over $10,000 per year and working families making between $15,000 and $30,000 would see their taxes cut by 23%."

Democratic critics of the bill claim that the tax cuts were paid for with Medicaid cuts.

"In regard to Medicaid, the Democrats have been lying to the American people to invoke fear," said Rep. Palmer. "Those who are legally eligible for Medicaid will not have their coverage affected by this bill. The bill actually protects Medicaid for the truly needy, children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. There is more that needs to be done to help states fix Medicaid, and I will continue to push sensible reforms."

Palmer acknowledged that more work needs to be done to reform out of control entitlement spending.

"The reforms in this bill are just a start. I look forward to the next opportunity to ss fiscally sound legislation that will strengthen our economy, ensure our national security, and help all American families," concluded Palmer.

The One Big Beautiful Bill, a sweeping measure designed to address a spectrum of pressing issues. The bill is characterized by its ambition to tackle multiple critical issues in a single package.

The White House said in a statement - 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.

"The One Big Beautiful Bill will deliver the strongest border on Earth, the strongest economy on Earth, the strongest military on Earth, & ensure the United States of America will remain the strongest country anywhere on this beautiful planet of ours..." said President Trump on Truth Social.

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