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 The Working Families Tax Cuts lower taxes across our nation, ensuring the average American is able to save $4,000 in 2026. This bill also delivers the largest tax cut in history for middle- and working-class Americans and secures bigger paychecks, boosting the take-home pay for hardworking families by OVER $10,000 a year. These tax cuts will ensure that families will be able to afford more and bring down the cost of living.

Chairing a Hearing on President Trump’s Whole-of-Government Border Security Approach

Last week, I held a hearing to examine U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s CBP use of non-intrusive inspection NII technology, a critical tool for detecting and interdicting illicit narcotics, concealed currency, contraband, and individuals being smuggled across our borders. Recognizing its importance, House Republicans’ reconciliation package signed into law by President Trump last year included more than $1 billion to expand and modernize NII capabilities. This technology serves as a force multiplier for frontline personnel and is an essential component of effective border security. As Congress evaluates President Trump’s whole of government  approach to securing the border, we must ensure  CBP uses every resource at its disposal to sustain and build upon the historic success achieved  at the Southwest border. Read more about the hearing I chaired last week below:

 A+ Pro-Life Rating

I am proud to have received an A+ rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America in recognition of my record on pro-life issues. As a member of Congress, I have worked to advance policies that protect the unborn, support mothers and families, and uphold the values shared by Mississippians. I will always fight to protect life.

Tax Relief Information for Tax Season 2026

During President Trump’s first term, Congress enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the most significant overhaul of the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years, simplifying taxes for families and advancing pro-growth, pro-business policies. The TCJA doubled the standard deduction and the child tax credit, delivering an average 16 percent tax cut to Americans earning under $100,000 and increasing real median household income by roughly $5,000. In 2024, voters again entrusted Republicans with unified control of government, and the 119th Congress acted swiftly to prevent a $4.5 trillion tax increase by making key TCJA provisions permanent while expanding relief for working families. This legislation increases the standard deduction by $1,500, raises the child tax credit to $2,200 with annual inflation adjustments, and boosts after-tax income by an average of 2.9 percent—cutting taxes by nearly 15 percent for Americans earning under $50,000 and providing the average family of four making under $100,000 an additional $600 in tax relief. Outlined below are the keyways Congress has delivered tax relief to American families, workers, and businesses.

Tax Relief for American Families

• $10,900 boost in take home pay for American families with two children

 • 40 million families will receive a boosted Child Tax Credit of $2,500 per child

• Provides the largest tax relief for American seniors in history

• Prevents a 22 percent tax hike on Americans

• Working families making between $15,000 and $30,000 will have their taxes cut by 21 percent

• Saves the average American family $1,700 in taxes

• Empowers American families to make their own education choices by establishing a school choice tax credit and expanding 529 education savings accounts

• Stops illegal aliens from taking premium tax credits

• Deduction for car loan interest for American-made cars

 • Increases the employer-provided childcare credit

Tax Relief for American Workers

• No tax on tips for 4 million workers who rely on tips, boosting their income by $1,300

• No tax on overtime for 80 million workers who stay late, come in early, and keep the American economy thriving, boosting their income by $1,400

• Real wages projected to increase by $7,200 per worker

• Secures 7.2 million jobs for American workers

• Repeals the Democrats’ attack on gig economy workers by no longer requiring Venmo and PayPal transactions of $600 or more be reported to the IRS

Tax Relief for American Businesses

• $284 billion in new economic growth from American manufacturers

 • Creates over 1 million new small business jobs and generates $750 billion in economic growth by making the 20 percent tax deduction for small businesses permanent

• Doubles the limit on immediate small business expensing, allowing small businesses to invest in their employees and grow their business

• Brings $2.5 trillion in corporate revenue back to the U.S. through international tax reform

 • Permanent 100 percent immediate expensing for research and development in the U.S. to accelerate over $20 billion in domestic investment

• Supports new production factories through permanent deduction for interest expenses, boosting GDP by $108 billion

America’s 250th Anniversary 1776-2026

On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. As we look forward to that celebration, please check out these resources from the White House that tell the story of America. Here is the next installment in the series.

America 250 Trivia

Watch for more Fun Fact Fridays and the next eNewsletter for the answer to this question. Find the answer to last week’s question below:

John Witherspoon was from Scotland and moved to America in 1768 to be President of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton). He was the only clergyman and college president to sign the Declaration of Independence. Under his leadership, he taught James Madison, Aaron Burr, 12 members of the Continental Congress, several delegates to the Constitutional Convention, and various U.S. Representatives, Senators, and federal justices.

Poll Results

Last week, I asked how satisfied you were with the appropriations process to return to regular order, and 46% of you said you were satisfied. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X to stay up-to-date on my work serving you.