#tax-legislation

#tax-legislation

At least two regional Planned Parenthood affiliates have notices on their websites telling patients that, thanks to a provision in Republicans' new tax-and-spending bill that defunds the reproductive healthcare giant, they can no longer accept Medicaid.

Jessica Riedl criticized the Big Beautiful Bill, stating it would be the most expensive legislation since the 1960s and significantly worsen the national debt despite claims of economic growth.

The Senate passed the measure in a 51-50 vote with vice-president JD Vance breaking a tie after three Republicans joined all 47 Democrats in voting against the bill.

"Americans, including LGBTQ Americans, should have the freedom to start or expand a family without additional financial and systemic barriers that make it harder to afford reproductive health care services. This bill is crucial in correcting outdated tax laws in order to support LGBTQ individuals in family planning care," Schiff said in a press release.

Stanford would face a tax increase from $17 million to $248 million annually under the proposed tax bill, threatening financial aid and employee support.

Work requirements place extra burdens on low-income families but do little to lift them out of poverty.

The tax legislation draft by House Republicans favors wealthy Americans and business owners, allowing them to bypass tax increases while raising wealth transfer exemptions.

Ernst's proposal aims to ensure IRS employees are compliant with tax laws, addressing a significant issue where many workers owed substantial amounts in taxes.