Hawkeye Reporter

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a legislative package aimed at preventing what is described as the largest tax increase in U.S. history and making significant investments in border security and law enforcement. The bill will next be considered by the House of Representatives before potentially moving to President Trump for his signature.

“In November, Americans gave President Trump a mandate to fix the economy and secure the border. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers a resounding victory for the American people, enacting the America First policies that President Trump and congressional Republicans promised. Together, we’re preventing the largest tax increase in the history of our country and giving relief to the small businesses that are the backbone of our economy. As a lifelong family farmer, I’m proud our bill will also deliver a modernized farm safety net that gives Iowa farmers the certainty they need,” Grassley said.

“As Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I oversaw the bill’s measures to make monumental investments in our immigration system, border security and law enforcement. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will provide safety and prosperity for American families for generations, and I urge my colleagues in the House to quickly get this bill to the President’s desk,” Grassley continued.

The legislation would make permanent several provisions from 2017 tax cuts set to expire at the end of 2025. It also increases benefits such as raising child tax credits, removing taxes on tips and overtime pay, and providing additional relief for seniors.

For agriculture, updates are included to offer more stability through an improved farm safety net for family farmers. Other provisions relevant to Iowa include extending and reforming clean fuels production incentives by eliminating subsidies for foreign feedstocks and supporting small biodiesel plants within Iowa.

Grassley also noted that he played a key role as Judiciary Chairman in shaping sections related to strengthening border security measures, updating immigration systems, and supporting law enforcement agencies.