Queens officials expressed strong disapproval of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," claiming it could harm New York City and State. President Trump signed the bill, which extends tax cuts from 2017 and raises SALT deductions from $10,000 to $40,000. The bill includes a substantial increase in defense and immigration budgets, allocating $150 billion for the military and $100 billion for ICE. Critics argue this bill primarily benefits wealthier individuals while imposing cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, burdening low-income Americans.
Elected officials across Queens have criticized the Trump Administration and Republican lawmakers for passing the 'One Big Beautiful Bill', warning of its 'dangerous and rippling effects' across New York City and State.
The federal budget bill, signed by President Trump, permanently extends the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act while significantly increasing state and local tax deductions.
Critics of the bill state that the tax cuts predominantly favor higher-income earners and the budget measures lead to significant cuts in Medicaid and SNAP.
The bill includes massive boosts to defense and immigration spending, with a $150 billion increase for the military and $100 billion allocated to ICE.
Collection
[
|
...
]