Rep. Chris Smith with House Speaker Mike Johnson at the House enrollment ceremony where the Speaker signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1) after its passage in the House but prior to it being sent to President Trump for his final signature and enactment.

             Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), issued the following statement following the passage of HR 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:

             “Today, I voted for and the House passed legislation to secure our economy, the border, and the future for all American families. President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill provides the largest tax cut in American history, provides much need funds to build the wall and enforce immigration laws, and invests in America’s Armed Forces starting with $9 billion for servicemember pay to ensure we can meet the threats of the 21^st Century.

             This bill reforms Medicaid by targeting rampant abuse, through modest work, study, or volunteer requirements to prevent fraud, allowing more taxpayer dollars to be spent on those the program was intended for—including pregnant women, low-income families, individuals with disabilities, and New Jersey’s seniors, who will not lose their benefits. 

             The significant tax reform and pro-growth policies in H.R. 1 will unleash new investments in America, spurring jobs and wage growth back home to restore our competitive edge on the world stage.

             Allowing Americans to keep more of what they earn, increasing the SALT deduction for New Jersey, and enabling parents through innovative education choice policies and doubling and making permanent the Child Tax Credit, this legislation takes significant steps to ensure that the American Dream will be alive and well for our children, grandchildren, and generations to come.”