President Donald Trump’s wide-reaching tax and immigration bill is approaching final congressional approval, with many Americans hopeful about its promised economic benefits. The legislation, currently under Senate review, is expected to move to the House for final passage before Trump’s self-imposed July 4 deadline. Among its key features is a permanent extension of the 2017 tax cuts, which lowered individual income tax rates across the board.

Residents of Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District, represented by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, have expressed strong support for the bill. In videos shared by Emmer’s office, constituents praised its tax relief measures, which are expected to return thousands of dollars to taxpayers. The Senate Finance Committee warns that if the 2017 cuts expire, the average family of four could face a $1,700 tax hike.

The bill also proposes major changes to ease financial strain on working Americans. These include eliminating federal taxes on tips and overtime pay, expanding the child tax credit, and creating a $1,000 government-funded savings account for every newborn. According to the White House Council of Economic Advisers, the bill could raise take-home pay by an estimated $7,800 for families with two children.

Jessica Taylor, a long-time service industry worker, said the bill would make daily living more manageable, especially with expenses related to her daughter’s hockey. She emphasized how keeping all her tips would ease financial stress.

Others, like a local restaurant owner and a police officer, echoed this sentiment. They believe the bill could significantly improve financial stability for working-class families and essential workers struggling with inflation.