On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives gave the green light to President Donald Trump’s major budget proposal, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” pushing a $3.4 trillion plan to his desk right before the July 4 deadline. The vote fell mostly along party lines, ending at 218-214.

All Republican representatives from Alabama supported the bill, while Democrats, notably Terry Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomali Figure (D-Mobile), fought against it unsuccessfully.

Republicans hailed the passage as “the biggest tax cut in American history.”

The House has just officially passed one big beautiful bill.

The largest middle-class tax cut in American history is heading to President Trump’s desk.

Magazine! pic.twitter.com/v3u8xhenrs

– Quick Response 47 (@rapidResponse47) July 3, 2025

This legislation extends $4.5 trillion in tax cuts from the Trump era, which are set to expire this year. It includes exemptions from income tax for tips, overtime wages, and interest on U.S. car loans, and also grants additional benefits for seniors and small businesses.

On the spending front, the plan allocates over $175 billion for border security and locks in $350 billion for defense updates, including the “Golden Dome” missile defense program.

“By investing more in families and small businesses, fully funding the border wall, and cementing President Trump’s tax cuts to enhance national security through military improvements, this law prioritizes American families,” a supporter noted.

Regarding defense, U.S. Representative Dale expressed pride in Alabama’s industrial growth, especially within his district.

“From our space and defense industries to local families, farmers, and small businesses, everything in North Alabama stands to gain from President Trump’s big, beautiful bill,” said Strong (R-Huntsville).

Key victories for Alabama embedded in the bill include $4.1 billion for two space launch system rockets for the Artemis IV and V missions, $20 million for Orion’s integration with SLS, and $100 million for construction projects at the Marshall Space Flight Center through fiscal 2029.

Strong also commended the 6% hospital provider tax rate and protections concerning the $500 billion Rural Health Fund.

Representative Robert Adderholt, part of the House Appropriations Committee, praised this bill as a “responsible American agenda.”

He emphasized his success in ensuring that adoption tax credits can be fully refunded for low- and middle-income families.

“As someone who has long supported pro-life and family-centered policies, I was proud to lead efforts to refund the adoption tax credit,” Adderholt (R-Haleyville) remarked.

“Being unable to pay advance fees shouldn’t prevent families from adopting kids. This provision ensures that modest means families have the same support as wealthier ones when opening their homes to children in need.”

U.S. Representative Gary Palmer described his vote as a measure against an impending tax increase for Americans.

“We backed this bill to avert a $4 trillion tax hike,” Palmer stated on Thursday.

“This legislation extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, providing financial relief to families. Without it, four families could face a $1,695 tax rise, and average taxpayers would see a 22% increase.” Taxes had previously been reduced by 23%.

Two Alabama Democratic representatives were expected to oppose the bill fervently on Thursday. After much debate, it passed despite their efforts.

Shomali described the bill as “trash,” while Sewell criticized her Republican colleagues for what she called the “largest betrayal of working families in recent history.”

This big, ugly bill is trash. They prioritize the rich at the expense of everyday Alabamians and Americans. That’s why I’m voting no. pic.twitter.com/g8vsrni1ef

– Congressman Shomali C. Figure (@RepScFigures) July 2, 2025

Alabama House Republicans expressed gratitude on Thursday for navigating through what they called deceptive narratives from Democrats and the mainstream media regarding the bill’s impact on working-class Americans.

“Contrary to the claims from my Democratic colleagues and much of the media, the bill does not cut Medicaid or food aid for children and veterans. It simply restores these essential programs to their intended goals,” they asserted.

Earlier this week, due to efforts by Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), the Senate amended the bill to establish a $5 billion rural health transformation initiative for 2026-30.

“On Medicaid, the Democrats are misleading Americans to instill fear. Those eligible for Medicaid won’t face any changes because of this bill,” Palmer concluded.

With both chambers cleared, this big beautiful bill is now on its way to President Trump’s desk, set for signature during the July 4 celebrations at the White House.

Once enacted, it signifies a significant overhaul of federal tax laws and social welfare programs during his second term.