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Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) released a video on Monday highlighting provisions in the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill,’ which he says will affect all Kansas families by preventing what he described as the largest tax increase in American history. The bill also expands the Child Tax Credit, supports small businesses, addresses the national debt, and includes other measures.

The reconciliation bill was passed by the House last month and has since undergone further changes in the Senate aimed at increasing savings for taxpayers. The Senate is expected to vote on the legislation this week.

In his video statement, Senator Marshall explained several components of the bill:

"Hi, Kansas! I’m here to talk about the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ – a game changer for hard-working folks like you, middle-income families who keep our state strong. This bill, passed by the House and improved by the Senate, puts you first. And I want to share how it delivers for Kansans.

What does this bill do? Let me break down the top ways it supports our families, our farms, our businesses, and our futures.

First and foremost, the One Big, Beautiful Bill prevents the largest tax increase in American history. Let me say that again – it stops a massive $4 trillion tax hike by keeping taxes low and supercharging our economy. It puts an extra $1,000 a month back in your pocket – now that’s money for groceries, for gas, or your kids’ school supplies. Plus, it makes the 2017 Trump tax cut rates in the standard deductions permanent.

Second, it boosts your children’s future for every child born after January 1, 2024, that is, last year – the bill gives a $1,000 federal deposit in a savings account to grow for their future. Think College, a first home, starting a business right here in Kansas, and it expands the Child Tax Credit to $2,200 per child, up from $1,000, so you can keep more of your hard-earned money to raise your family.

Third, it cuts taxes on your hard work. True to President Trump’s promises, we’re eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay – whether you’re a server in Topeka or a factory worker in Wichita pulling an extra shift, that’s more cash in your paycheck, which supports family and small business dreams.

We’re extending the paid family and medical leave tax credit so that you can care for a newborn or sick loved one without losing your paycheck. For small business owners – our Kansas backbone – we’re permanently increasing the tax deduction for your income, giving you certainty to grow higher. And for our seniors, we’re letting you write off Social Security income because you’ve earned it.

We don’t touch Medicare. For Medicaid, we strengthen it and preserve it for those who need it the most, including seniors in nursing homes and those on disabilities. And we increase spending on Medicaid more than the rate of inflation.

Finally, this ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ tackles our national debt, $36 trillion and counting,

which worries Kansans like us. This bill slashes $2 trillion in federal spending over

the next 10 years,

showing fiscal responsibility.

It also funds border security,

removes violent illegal immigrants,

and gives our military pay raises

and modern equipment,

keeping our communities safe

and strong.

Now,

is this bill perfect?

Of course,

not.

But as President Reagan told

a senator once,

“If you get 80% of what you want,

take it.”

In fact,

this bill delivers more than 90% for Kansas,

lower taxes,

more money for your family,

and a stronger future.

It’s good policy that puts you,

the hard-working men and women of Kansas,

first and restores

the American dream."

The legislation aims to make permanent certain individual income tax reductions enacted under previous law while expanding benefits such as paid family leave credits and allowing additional deductions targeted at retirees receiving Social Security income. It also increases federal spending on Medicaid above inflation rates while leaving Medicare unchanged.