Malliotakis Celebrates House Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill:UPDATED

Editor’s note: Readers may remember our story from Citizen Action NY in response to the passage of this bill.  According to their summary of the bill, it will have devastating consequences for vulnerable seniors, especially those on Medicaid.  

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Malliotakis Celebrates SALT Relief in House Tax Package

(STATEN ISLAND, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was joined by Councilmembers David Carr and Frank Morano; representatives from the offices of Assemblymen Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, and Michael Tannousis; members of the Port Richmond North Shore Alliance and the South Beach Civic Association; and Francine and Frank Reali of Safari Realty at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Safari Realty to celebrate passage of the House’s tax package that quadrupled the SALT tax deduction.

Malliotakis rallied with the group to call on the Senate to follow suit and pass the legislation without delay—emphasizing that hardworking New Yorkers cannot afford to wait any longer for this critical tax relief. Malliotakis also highlighted other key provisions included in the Big Beautiful Bill. In addition to increasing the SALT deduction, the legislation delivers tax relief for senior citizens, working Americans, and middle-class families with increases to the standard deduction and Child Tax Credit, protects and strengthens Medicaid for our most vulnerable, secures our borders, modernizes our national security, and unleashes American energy.

“I’m proud to be delivering long-overdue tax relief to working Americans, middle-class families and senior citizens,” said Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. “As our Mayor and Governor continue to tax us to death year after year, our community is in desperate need of SALT relief. This package also includes key provisions like expanding the Child Tax Credit, funding to secure our borders, upgrading our nation’s air traffic control systems, and jumpstarting domestic energy production to help lower energy costs. Together, these measures will provide the critical relief New Yorkers need and deserve.”

“If you look across Staten Island and Southwest Brooklyn, that’s what you have homeowners living in one, two, and three family homes. We want to make sure that as the cost of living continues to rise that we are able to help homeowners keep a bit more money in their pockets, and that is what this SALT deduction restoration is going to be doing. It is going to allow folks to better afford the homes they already have and maybe for some of our aspiring homeowners who are looking to put down that down payment, get a mortgage, it is going to be a little easier knowing that property tax bill is going to be deducted on their federal income taxes,” said Councilman David Carr.

“Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is a tireless, principled, passionate voice for the people of Staten Island and Brooklyn. She doesn’t just talk about helping the middle class — she actually does it. This bill builds on the 2017 Trump tax cuts, and it goes even further — cutting taxes, cutting red tape, and cutting through the nonsense that’s been hammering families like mine for years,” said Councilman Frank Morano.

“Rep. Nicole Malliotakis has consistently fought to ease the financial burden on hard-working families in New York, one of the most heavily taxed states in the nation. Recognizing how unfair the 2017 cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction was to middle-class homeowners, especially in high-tax states like New York, she led the charge in advocating for its restoration and reform. By working to lift the SALT cap, Rep. Malliotakis helped deliver real tax relief to families who were being penalized simply for living and working in their home state. Her efforts not only put more money back into the pockets of New Yorkers but also helped make the region more affordable and economically competitive — a critical step toward preventing the outmigration of residents and businesses,” said Assemblyman Michael Tannousis.

“Raising the SALT cap is a huge win that delivers BIG savings for Staten Island families and seniors. But this is not the end of the road for us here in New York: Albany Democrats are likely already finding ways to snatch those savings right back with more taxes, fees, and reckless policies. That’s what they do best: take, spend, and then cry broke. I will be there to fight them – for you – every step of the way. I am incredibly grateful to have an unrelenting partner in Congresswoman Malliotakis who will go to bat and deliver for Staten Islanders at all costs,” said Assemblyman Sam Pirozzolo.

“The Congresswoman’s successful push to quadruple the SALT deduction to $40,000 is a big win for our community. It eases the financial strain on middle-class homeowners caused by New York’s high property taxes. We appreciate her commitment to our economic well-being,” said the Port Richmond North Shore Alliance.

Congresswoman Malliotakis, a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, helped draft and deliver meaningful tax relief that will benefit the hardworking families and senior citizens of Staten Island and Brooklyn.

Malliotakis to Celebrate Passage of SALT Relief in House Tax Package

(STATEN ISLAND, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis will be joined by local elected officials, community boards, and civic associations at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Safari Realty on Staten Island to celebrate passage of the House’s tax package that quadrupled the SALT tax deduction and call on the Senate to follow suit.

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Congresswoman Malliotakis, a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, helped draft and deliver meaningful tax relief that will benefit the hardworking families and senior citizens of Staten Island and Brooklyn.

The following politicians were in attendance: 

• Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11)
• Councilman David Carr
• Councilman Frank Morano
• Office of Assemblyman Sam Pirozzolo
• Office of Assemblyman Michael Reilly
• Office of Assemblyman Michael Tannousis
• Representatives from the Port Richmond North Shore Alliance
• Representatives from the South Beach Civic Association
• Francine Reali of Safari Realty

Malliotakis Celebrates House Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill

Legislation Builds on 2017 Tax Cuts, Delivers Border Security and Energy Independence for American Families

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis released the following statement after the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill calling it “a big win for hardworking taxpayers.”

“Today marks a historic victory for Staten Islanders, Brooklynites, and families across the nation who have been calling for tax relief. Our legislation builds on the success of President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts by making those tax provisions permanent, while delivering additional tax relief for senior citizens, increasing the SALT and Standard Deductions, and expanding the Child Tax Credit to ensure hardworking Americans keep more of their hard-earned money.

We also included key provisions to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicaid program so tax dollars go to protect our seniors, disabled, and the most vulnerable citizens who rely on it. We also strengthen our national security, fund border barriers and the deportation of criminals, and boost domestic energy production. The Senate must now act without delay as failure to do so would let key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expire, leading to a $4 trillion tax hike on American families and businesses. It’s time to deliver real results and tax relief and fulfill our commitments to America.”

Highlights of the House Passed “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”

Increases SALT & Standard Deductions:

Quadruples the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction to $40,000 and raises the Standard Deduction to $16,300 for individuals and $32,600 for married couples building on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which originally doubled the standard deduction.

Tax Relief for Seniors:

Includes a provision mirroring Malliotakis’ legislation to provide a bonus deduction for seniors on Social Security—$4,000 for individuals earning up to $75,000 and $8,000 for married couples earning up to $150,000.

Tax Relief for Working & Middle Class Families: 

Fulfills President Trump’s commitment to eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, stops the return of the Alternative Minimum Tax that crushed middle-income families, makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent, and allows Americans to fully deduct auto loan interest on American-made vehicles.

The Big Beautiful Bill also makes adoption tax credits more accessible, expands 529 education savings accounts, supports scholarships and school choice, expands the Child Tax Credit to $2,500, and improves access to child care. Malliotakis’ legislation to extend tax-free employer reimbursement for students and college graduates is also included.

Protecting & Strengthening Medicaid: 

Safeguards New York’s most vulnerable Medicaid population by preserving the 50% federal reimbursement match, prevents illegal immigrants from receiving Medicaid benefits, eliminates PBM’s abusive use of spread pricing in Medicaid, and cracks down on fraudsters by targeting waste, fraud, and abuse.

Keeps Our Borders Secure:

Provides funding for the detention and deportation of criminal illegal immigrants, hiring of 10,000 new Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, enforcement of the Remain in Mexico policy, and construction of new border barriers.

Revolutionizes Our National Security: 

$12.5 billion to modernize our air traffic control system at Newark Airport and other facilities, funding for the Golden Dome to help protect our homeland, investments in American shipbuilding to strengthen our naval fleet, and upgrades to our military to meet 21st-century threats.

Unleashes American Energy:

Increases and strengthens domestic energy production and security. Rescinds wasteful funds from the Inflation Reduction Act saving taxpayers billions of dollars.

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