On July 3, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Senate-amended version of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Following the tallying of the vote, Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement:
“Today’s passage of the Big Beautiful Bill in the U.S. House marks a major victory for hardworking Americans and the values that built this nation. This legislation delivers real relief to working Americans by eliminating federal taxes on tips, cutting taxes for the middle class, and ending the tax on Social Security for the majority of our seniors. It slashes red tape and unleashes small business growth. It also takes serious steps to enhance our nation’s safety through major investments in border security and immigration enforcement and by giving law enforcement the tools they need to secure our border and restore law and order.
“For the people of Illinois, this couldn’t come at a better time. While Democrats in Springfield hike taxes year after year, driving out jobs and families, Republicans are fighting to put money back in your pocket and power back where it belongs— with the people. This bill represents a major course correction. It prioritizes fiscal sanity, individual freedom, and the hard-working men and women who keep this country running. I applaud U.S. House Republicans for standing strong with President Trump.”
