Marshall Promotes “Big, Beautiful Bill” with Promise of Tax Relief and Economic Growth
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall joined the BW Morning Show this week to discuss what he calls the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping tax and spending reform package he says could reshape the American economy and benefit Kansans across income levels.
At the heart of the legislation, Marshall said, is a key promise: “It will prevent the largest tax increase in American history.” He claimed the bill would allow the average Kansas family to keep up to $1,000 more per month by extending and making permanent tax cuts first introduced in 2017 under the Trump administration.
Tax Relief for Families, Seniors, and Small Businesses
Marshall said the legislation includes provisions to:
- Make 2017 tax cuts permanent
- Increase the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,500 per child
- Eliminate taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security for most
- Double the estate tax exemption
- Provide tax relief for seniors on Social Security income (first $4,000 single/$8,000 joint untaxed)
“There’s something in this bill for everyone,” Marshall said. “Hard-working families, farmers, seniors, small business owners—this helps them all.”
He added that small business incentives such as permanent deductions for research and development, capital expenses, and interest will give entrepreneurs long-term financial stability.
Focus on Health Care and Education
The bill also contains expansions for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), allowing individuals to use pre-tax dollars for a broader range of health-related expenses—including insurance, prescriptions, and primary care memberships.
On education, Marshall said the bill improves flexibility in Pell Grants, especially for students attending technical colleges or non-traditional programs, and expands 529 savings account benefits.
“These changes reflect the needs of today’s workforce,” he said, emphasizing support for short-term certification programs over four-year degrees alone.
Border Security and Military Spending
Beyond taxes and education, the bill includes $83 billion in additional funding for veterans and guarantees the largest military pay raise in U.S. history over the next four years.
Border security is another key component, according to Marshall, who said the bill would fund approximately 2,000 miles of physical barriers on the southern U.S. border and increase support for Border Patrol efforts, including deployment of military personnel from Fort Riley.
Medicaid Work Requirements and Spending Cuts
Marshall stressed that the bill does not cut Medicare or Medicaid services for seniors or people with disabilities, but does introduce work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents.
“There are 7 million healthy, working-age American men not working right now,” he said. “This bill encourages work—because a job is the best safety net we have.”
The bill is also expected to reduce federal spending by nearly $2 trillion, which Marshall said is a step toward addressing the national debt.
Legislative Timeline
The final text of the bill is expected to be released within days, with a Senate vote likely the following week. Marshall said the goal is to pass the bill and have it signed into law by July 4.
“It sounds ambitious,” he acknowledged, “but we’re on Trump time now. The President wants this done, and this is his signature legislation. It’s the most impactful bill since Ronald Reagan.”
Marshall closed by calling the legislation a “launch pad” for future reforms, citing trade, deregulation, and manufacturing growth as next steps in rebuilding the economy.
“This is just the beginning,” he said. “But it’s the biggest first step we could take.”