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Glenn Grothman, Representative of Wisconsin, announced that new legislation supported by House Republicans aims to prevent significant tax increases and maintain tax relief for families and small businesses. The statement was made on the social media platform X.

"The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is set to prevent the largest tax hike in American history," said Glenn Sholes Grothman, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin. "I'm fighting to ensure WI06 families, small businesses & manufacturers keep more of what they earn. These tax cuts work. House Republicans just voted to extend them and protect your paycheck."

In May 2025, the U.S. House passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (H.R. 1), which seeks to make permanent the individual tax cuts from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, raise the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap, and exempt tips and overtime pay from taxation. According to Reuters, the bill also includes $150 billion for border security and proposes substantial spending cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Critics warn it could add $3.8 trillion to the federal deficit over a decade, while supporters claim it strengthens economic growth and household income.

If the 2017 tax cuts expire after 2025, residents of Wisconsin’s 6th District could face a notable tax increase. According to the House Ways and Means Committee, the average Wisconsin filer would pay an additional $2,229 annually, while a median-income family of four would experience a $1,515 hike—equivalent to nearly two months of groceries. These increases result from the expiration of lower rates, standard deduction expansions, and child tax credit enhancements.

Extending the expiring provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could raise the national deficit by $4 trillion over the next decade. The Penn Wharton Budget Model indicates that while this extension may modestly increase GDP by 0.2%, it could also increase federal debt by 16% by 2054 without offsetting spending cuts or new revenue. These findings underscore the long-term fiscal risk associated with making these tax cuts permanent.

Grothman has served as U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 6th District since 2015. His official House biography notes that he sits on several committees including Budget, Education and Workforce, and Oversight and Accountability Committees. With a professional background in law and accounting, Grothman has focused on tax reform, deficit reduction, and economic policy throughout his legislative career.