President Trump aims to pass a new bill extending his tax cuts, promoting energy development, and cutting spending. The bill would extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, increase the SALT deduction, and make various changes to tax policies and programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
Key Points
Extension of Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Increase in SALT deduction to $30,000
Changes to Medicaid eligibility verification and work requirements
Overhaul of SNAP program
Reduction of climate change and energy credits
Pros
Extension of tax cuts benefits average taxpayers and increases take-home pay
Changes to tax policies aim to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in programs like Medicaid
Supports energy development and strategic petroleum reserves
Cons
Critics argue bill would increase the deficit by trillions of dollars
Some Republicans and conservatives believe the bill still needs work