{"id":13218,"name":"Craig A. 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The Working Families Tax Cut delivers tax relief—including the elimination of taxes on tips and overtime—and makes key tax provisions in President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent. These reforms offer meaningful, lasting relief for hardworking Texans and families. Look below to see how the Working Families Tax Cut is lowering taxes and supporting workers and businesses. Image * All numbers in the bill and bill provisions are according to the White House and the Majority Staff for the House Committees on Budget, Energy and Commerce Committee, and Ways and Means*","source_url":"https://craiggoldman.house.gov/issues/onebigbeautifulbill","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"BY THE NUMBERS","detail":"You work hard to earn your paycheck, so I’m proud to help secure substantial tax relief so that you keep more of your hard-earned money. The Working Families Tax Cut delivers tax relief—including the elimination of taxes on tips and overtime—and makes key tax provisions in President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent. These reforms offer meaningful, lasting relief for hardworking Texans and families. Look below to see how the Working Families Tax Cut is lowering taxes and supporting workers and businesses. Image * All numbers in the bill and bill provisions are according to the White House and the Majority Staff for the House Committees on Budget, Energy and Commerce Committee, and Ways and Means*","source_url":"https://craiggoldman.house.gov/issues/onebigbeautifulbill","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Priorities","detail":"Working Families Tax Cut Uncovered: Wasteful Spending Back to top button","source_url":"https://craiggoldman.house.gov/issues/onebigbeautifulbill","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Community Project Funding View news and information related to Veterans' issues. Read More Image The One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers For Texans Here's how the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers real results. Read More Image Uncovered: Wasteful Government Spending Learn about the wasteful government spending that has been identified. Read More