The U.S. House of Representatives has passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1), which now moves to the Senate for consideration. Congressman Hal Rogers, representing Kentucky’s 5th District, supported the bill and issued a statement outlining his reasons.
“This legislation is a comprehensive, responsible plan for the decade ahead and beyond,” Rogers stated. He emphasized that the bill aims to provide tax relief by implementing a historic tax cut for middle- and working-class families. The proposed changes include eliminating taxes on tips and overtime while reducing social security taxes. The bill also focuses on job creation, safer air traffic control, secure borders, and energy independence in America.
Rogers highlighted the significance of Medicaid in his district, which has one of the highest rates of Medicaid recipients in the nation. “I did not take this vote lightly,” he said. He noted that the bill intends to secure Medicaid for Eastern Kentuckians living below the poverty rate by removing illegal immigrants and ineligible recipients from the program. According to Rogers, Medicaid reported $543 billion in improper payments over the last decade due to fraud and individuals enrolled in multiple states.
The plan also seeks to encourage able-bodied individuals without children back into employment for at least 80 hours per month. Rogers argued that those added during Medicaid expansion should not receive more benefits than disabled Americans in traditional programs.
Without passing this bill, Rogers warned of a potential 22 percent tax increase and a reduction of the Child Tax Credit for 40 million families. He also mentioned possible negative impacts on inflation, American energy independence, and border security.
“We can’t afford not to pass this bill,” Rogers urged his Senate colleagues to advance it further.
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