WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 1 – the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which passed the House 218-214 and now moves to the president’s desk for signature.
Rep. Hill said, “Republicans promised to deliver border security, rein in inflation, relieve regulatory burdens, unleash American energy, and keep taxes low for everyday Arkansans and Americans, and this landmark bill does just that. Central Arkansans deserve to have their dollars go farther and to have a government that works for them. This bill delivers meaningful relief to working families and small businesses across the country. It is a pro-family, pro-business, and pro-security bill that takes important steps to restore fiscal responsibility and deliver economic growth.
“This bill represents more than just legislative action — it’s about meeting the commitments made to citizens and revitalizing the American Dream. With the One Big Beautiful Bill, we’re taking real steps toward securing a brighter future for all Americans. It’s a victory for Arkansas, for families, and for our nation’s future.”
The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers for the American people. Here are just a few of the highlights:
Pro-Family/Pro-Worker
- An average of $10,000 more in take-home pay for a family of four in Arkansas.
- Creates “Invest in America accounts” that provide $1,000 to every child born and allows families to contribute up to $5,000 per year for future expenses such as education or homeownership.
- Increases the Child Tax Credit to $2,200 from $2,000, and more than double what it would have been if the bill had not passed.
- Extends and enhances the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit.
- Enhances the Employer-Provided Child Care Credit, the Adoption Credit, and the Child and Dependent Tax Credit.
- Lower taxes for seniors.
- No tax on tips or on overtime pay.
- No tax on car loan interest.
Pro-Prosperity
- Prevents the largest tax hike in American history.
- Makes most of the Trump Tax Cuts permanent.
- Supports small businesses with enhanced tax deductions and immediate expensing.
- Promotes American manufacturing and job creation.
- Puts America on a path to fiscal responsibility through smart spending reforms.
Pro-National Security
- $140 billion to secure the border and facilitate deportations of illegal immigrants.
- Funds construction of the border wall system and hiring of 10,000 additional Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
- $150 billion to strengthen America's military and protect our national security.
- Modernizes our defense capabilities and builds the next generation of American military technology necessary to counter China.
- $32.6 billion to increase shipbuilding to counter China.
- $7.577 billion to improve quality of life for our service members.
- $12.52 billion to modernize America’s air traffic control system.
- Provides funding for the Defense Production Act to counter China in strategic minerals.
Pro-Rural America
- $50 billion to support rural hospitals.
- Renews Opportunity Zones.
- Saves 2 million family farms from the Death Tax.
- Strengthens agricultural trade efforts.
- Creates the largest farm safety net investment in decades.
Pro-Energy
- Eliminates costly Green New Deal regulations that drive up energy costs.
- Unlocks American energy production and ends reliance on foreign adversaries.
The One Big Beautiful Bill includes all of this — and much more. From Main Street to the family farm, this bill is a win for hardworking families, small businesses, and every American who wants a safer, stronger, and more prosperous future.
