On July 4th, as folks gathered to celebrate the permanency of their tax cuts, President Trump signed the One, Big, Beautiful Bill into one, big, prosperous law.
This legislation, passed along near partisan lines—where Pennsylvania’s own Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick was one of two lone “nay” votes in the House—made permanent the tax cuts that we have enjoyed since President Trump’s Tax Cuts & Jobs Act was signed into law during his first term in 2017.
This victory was no easy feat—in fact, the efforts of Americans for Prosperity’s taxpayer activists required hundreds of thousands of calls made into target districts, nearly a half a million doors knocked across the country, and hundreds of events, town halls, and roundtables hosted to educate concerned citizens about the crucial need to get this bill signed into law—and with expediency.
Through Americans for Prosperity’s full-court press campaign, Protect Prosperity, our activists got to work to safeguard their hard-earned dollars. However, as with all things in Washington, leftist messaging has made many question the efficacy of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. To that, we say, the truth is in the legislation. Today, AFP is breaking it down for you.
Myth #1: “OBBBA only benefits the wealthy.”
FACT: The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act helped all Americans — not just a fortunate few. It lowered taxes across every income level and simplified filing by doubling the standard deduction and adjusting it annually for inflation. That saved Americans not just money, but time and stress during tax season. If the cuts had expired, 6 in 10 Americans would have paid more — some thousands more. A single parent with three kids making $55,000, for instance, would owe $1,889 more per year. The Trump tax cuts didn’t just help individuals — they fueled economic growth. Businesses reinvested, created jobs, and increased salaries. Unemployment hit record lows. Inflation stayed in check.
Myth #2: “The bill will cut Medicaid for Pennsylvanians.”
FACT: The reforms to Medicaid included in the One Big Beautiful Bill aren’t about cuts. They’re focused on fixing a broken system to better serve the people who need it most. Medicaid is riddled with waste, fraud, and abuse. It is failing the vulnerable populations it is supposed to protect, including the poor, disabled, and pregnant women. Patients face long waits, can’t find doctors who accept Medicaid, and often receive substandard care. Opponents call any reform a “cut,” but that’s wrong. Medicaid has expanded far beyond its original mission, straining resources and leaving vulnerable people behind. The reconciliation bill reforms Medicaid to improve outcomes, protect access to quality care, and restore the program’s integrity.
Myth #3: “This bill explodes the deficit.”
FACT: Tax cuts have not driven budget deficits — out-of-control spending has. Federal spending has more than tripled since 2001 — the last time the federal budget was balanced — jumping from under $2 trillion to nearly $7 trillion last year. Meanwhile, interest payments on our $36 trillion debt are now among the government’s biggest expenses. The 2017 tax cuts sparked a massive economic boom, record-low unemployment, and rising incomes. This bill doesn’t just extend those tax cuts to avoid the largest tax hike in U.S. history—it included $1.79 trillion in spending cuts, and the House has already approved another $9.4 billion in rescissions.
Passing the One, Big, Beautiful Bill was only the start—now we switch gears to making sure all Americans understand that Congress got to work to protect their hard-earned money.
Join us in the fight to give a voice to the hardworking taxpayers across the commonwealth and country. Head to protectprosperity.com to equip yourself with the facts, and join us as we preach the good news: Congress just prevented the largest tax hike on the American people!
This is Emily Greene, State Director with Americans for Prosperity-PA.