Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following the House's passage of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
"Today, I proudly voted in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill once again. This legislation delivers for all Americans by solidifying the largest tax cut in history, boosting the Child Tax Credit for American families, and eliminating taxes on tips and overtime for hard-working Americans.
"Additionally, we are investing in border security, supporting Border Patrol agents, and sustaining the programs South Texans rely on by rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse. Throughout this process, I have been committed to delivering wins for South Texas. This historic bill will now be sent to President Trump's desk for his signature."- Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz
Background:
The Senate amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will:
Deliver historic tax cuts for middle and working-class Americans
Boost the Child Tax Credit to $2,200 for more than 40 millionAmerican families
Eliminate taxontips, taxonovertime, and taxonseniors’ social security benefits
Invest billions in our rural communities for hospitals, crop insurance, and risk management tools for farmers
Support border security efforts by finishing Phase 2 of the border wall, allocating bonuses for Border Patrol over the next four years, and hiring reinforcements for Border Patrol agents
Bolsters national security efforts, including funding the Golden Dome missile defense system
