Richard Hudson, Representative of North Carolina, said that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act advances bipartisan priorities such as lower taxes and border security. However, he noted that Democrats oppose these measures. This statement was made on X.
“It’s time to debunk some of the myths we see every day in the mainstream media,” said Richard Lane Hudson, U.S. Representative from North Carolina. “Myth: Republicans are shutting Democrats out of the legislative process. Fact: Democrats are voting against common sense, bipartisan policies. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers on President Trump’s — and the American people’s — agenda: lowering taxes, securing the border, cutting red tape, reducing government spending, projecting strength globally, and restoring American energy dominance.”
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), introduced in May 2025, is a comprehensive reconciliation package aimed at extending 2017 tax cuts, expanding the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, and cutting Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and energy credits. It also seeks to increase defense and border security funding. The Senate narrowly passed the 940-page bill with a vote of 51–50 on July 1, with Vice President Vance breaking the tie.
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the Act is projected to reduce tax revenues by $4.46 trillion over ten years while adding $2.4 trillion to the national debt. It is expected to result in an estimated 10.9 million fewer Americans having health coverage due to permanent tax cuts and entitlement reforms.
House roll-call data indicate that the Act passed the House with a vote of 215–214–1, with only one Democrat in support. The Senate version cleared with a vote of 51–50, showing solid Republican backing but dissent from Senators Rand Paul and Thom Tillis who criticized its impact on debt and social spending.
Hudson’s official House site states that he is a Republican representing North Carolina since 2013. He is a lead sponsor of the House reconciliation resolution for H.R. 1 and is known for supporting permanent Trump-era tax cuts, small business incentives, and entitlement reforms.
