With President Donald Trump (R-FL) officially signing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-Bayport) is celebrating what he calls a major victory for Long Island families and the nation. The bill, which narrowly passed the House by a 218–214 vote, delivers sweeping reforms in tax policy, social programs, energy security, and national defense.
“The One Big Beautiful Bill will provide much-needed tax relief, safeguard essential programs, and strengthen our national security,” Garbarino said in a statement. He believes this bill is a win for hardworking Americans.
A centerpiece of the legislation is the quadrupling of the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000, a change Garbarino has championed for years. This revision is expected to bring immediate financial relief to middle-class New Yorkers who have long struggled under the burden of double taxation.
“For nearly a decade, middle-class New Yorkers have borne the brunt of unfair tax policy,” Garbarino said. “When Democrats had full control of Washington they failed to deliver a single dollar of SALT relief. After a hard-fought battle and months of negotiations, I’m proud to say that Republicans have quadrupled the SALT deduction cap to $40,000. This compromise will allow the vast majority of my constituents to deduct the full amount of their state and local taxes and provide much needed financial relief to hardworking Americans.”
In addition to expanding the SALT deduction, the law locks in the 2017 tax cuts, ensuring working families won’t see their taxes go up. It also provides targeted relief by eliminating taxes on tips, overtime pay, and car loan interest reforms that aim to boost take-home pay and ease cost-of-living pressures.
Small businesses will also benefit from expanded deductions and simplified filing requirements, while critical safety net programs such as SNAP and Medicaid are protected and restructured for long-term sustainability. Garbarino pushed back against claims that the bill cuts essential health benefits, stressing that reforms are focused on reducing fraud and improving program integrity.
“Despite false claims to the contrary, this bill does not cut Medicaid benefits for pregnant women, children, seniors, people with disabilities, or low-income families,” Garbarino said. “These targeted reforms are designed to protect benefits for those who truly need them while eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse that threaten the program long term.”
Still, the Congressman acknowledged concerns over how the changes might affect New York State’s Essential Plan, a health coverage program that serves over a million low-income residents. Garbarino pledged to continue working with state leaders and federal agencies to resolve potential funding issues in the coming year.
On energy, the law embraces a comprehensive strategy that supports domestic oil, gas, and clean energy initiatives. Garbarino emphasized the importance of balancing innovation with reliability, noting that the final bill preserved key provisions to keep critical energy projects moving forward.
The legislation also includes robust investments in border security and defense, providing new resources to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, resume wall construction, and modernize the military to address evolving threats from hostile regimes and transnational criminal networks.
Perhaps most significantly, the law includes a provision to raise the debt ceiling, ensuring the U.S. government avoids default and maintains its economic standing on the global stage.
“Avoiding default is essential to maintaining economic stability, safeguarding retirement accounts, and ensuring continued support for our military and core government functions,” said Garbarino.
With the bill now signed into law, Garbarino said he is proud to have played a role in delivering real, tangible results for his constituents. “While not perfect, this bill includes real wins for Long Island and for the American people,” he concluded. “I was proud to cast my ‘Yes’ vote to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill and send this critical legislation to the President’s desk.”
