(WBRE/WYOU)— Elected officials from our area are weighing in after the house passed the "One Beautiful Bill Act."
The package will now advance to the senate.
28/22 news reporter Amelia Sack spoke with Representative Rob Bresnahan (R) about the bill.
Bresnahan says it was a lengthy process to get this bill passed and get it to where it stands today.
While Bresnahan believes the bill is far from perfect, he says it will benefit people in NEPA in a number of ways.
"48 hours ago, this wasn't something I was willing to support," stated Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08).
Congressman Rob Bresnahan says the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" was passed after hours of discussion.
He says the new bill has brought concerns about cuts to Medicare, but says the bill makes no mention of any drawbacks.
"Medicare is not involved in any of these conversations whatsoever," said Rep. Bresnahan
Medicaid on the other hand could face some eligibility changes.
A new rule would require 80 hours per month of work, education or service for able-bodied adults without dependents.
This excludes a large number of groups including pregnant women and disabled veterans.
"This was designed to get rid of the waste, the fraud and the abuse. And getting rid of illegal aliens from receiving benefits from our american taxpayers," explained Rep. Bresnahan.
The bill also includes 12 and a half billion dollars to air traffic control modernization and includes other additions Bresnahan believes will benefit NEPA.
"We have now doubled child tax credits. Small businesses are gonna be able to make the necessary reinvestments. Research and development credits for our communities and our advanced manufacturing," expressed Rep. Bresnahan.
While there is still work to be done, Bresnahan believes the bill will help working class middle America.
The bill could be finalized by the end of July.
