WASHINGTON, D.C., July 4, 2025 – In a significant legislative victory, the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s ambitious “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) late Thursday, marking a pivotal step in advancing his America First agenda. The bill, championed by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), was approved ahead of an anticipated signing ceremony by President Trump on Independence Day, celebrating 249 years of American sovereignty.
The OBBB, a comprehensive package, makes permanent the Trump Tax Cuts, eliminating taxes on tips and overtime with capped deductions ($25,000 and $12,500 respectively), and abolishes the death tax, benefiting family farms and small businesses. It also allocates substantial resources for border security, including funding for at least 1 million deportations annually, 10,000 new ICE agents, 3,000 additional Border Patrol agents, and the completion of the border wall—key promises from Trump’s campaign.
Rep. Greene hailed the passage as a “major win for American families, our economy, and national security,” noting her unwavering support for the President since his inauguration. The bill’s passage comes amid reports of mass deportations already underway, with ICE statistics indicating over 1,000 removals in the past week, supported by military aircraft deployments.
However, the legislation has sparked controversy. Critics, including some Democrats, argue it neglects low-income households, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating an average $1,600 annual loss for the bottom 10% due to cuts in social safety nets like Medicaid. New work requirements for childless adults, effective December 2026, and a $1 trillion projected deficit increase from deportations have fueled the debate. The bill also trims Medicaid funding by approximately $1 trillion over a decade, prompting concerns about healthcare access for millions.
Meanwhile, analysts from the Economic Policy Institute warn that the bill’s $170 billion allocation for ICE could make it the most funded federal law enforcement agency, potentially disrupting economic stability.
The tax provisions, including deductions on tips and overtime, are set to expire in 2028, raising questions about the bill’s long-term fiscal sustainability. As the Senate prepares to reconcile its version, the OBBB stands as a cornerstone of Trump’s legislative legacy, with its fate to be sealed in a grand Independence Day signing ceremony.
*Reported at 05:54 AM +08, July 4, 2025*