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The One Big Beautiful Bill is Saving Iowa Families Money and Building Their Futures

Raising a family isn’t easy and it definitely isn’t cheap. As a mother, I know firsthand how every dollar counts when you are working hard to provide for your children and plan for their future. That is why I was proud to support President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. This law is helping Iowa families, seniors, and children keep more of what they earn while giving them real opportunities to build financial security for the future.

One of the most impactful provisions is the new $1,000 “Trump Accounts” for newborns. Every child born after January 1, 2025, will automatically receive a $1,000 investment account from the federal government. Parents and relatives can contribute up to $5,000 each year, and the growth is completely tax free. This account works much like a retirement account but is designed to give children a strong financial foundation. If contributions are made each year and the account is left to grow, it could be worth nearly $2 million by the time the child turns 28. That kind of security can change a child’s life.

But families need help today as well. That is why I fought to increase the Child Tax Credit to $2,200 per child. This means real dollars in the pockets of families as they pay for groceries, school supplies, and other necessities. Unfortunately, every single Democrat in Congress voted to cut this credit in half. We fought back and ensured families would receive the support they deserve.

Our seniors also deserve peace of mind. The One Big Beautiful Bill created a new $6,000 tax deduction for Americans over the age of 65. Married couples can deduct up to $12,000 from their taxable income. This is on top of the existing standard deduction and will help seniors on fixed incomes keep more of what they worked for.

Every one of these provisions was opposed by Democrats in Congress. They voted against newborn savings accounts, against the higher Child Tax Credit, and against tax relief for seniors. I voted for all of it because I believe Iowa families deserve the tools and resources to build a brighter future. And I will keep fighting in Washington to make sure they get it.

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How The One Big Beautiful Bill Puts More Money in Your Pockets

Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, every child born after Jan 1, 2025, will receive a $1,000 investment account. Families can contribute up to $5,000 a year tax-free, building a stronger foundation for their child’s future. According to the Treasury Department, if families contribute the full $5,000 a year on top of the $1,000 provided by the federal government and keep it untouched, your child can have nearly $2 million by age 28.

As a mother, I know how expensive it is to raise a family. That's why I fought to increase the Child Tax Credit to $2,200 in the One Big Beautiful Bill, after Democrats voted to cut it in half. Over 47 million Americans claim the Child Tax Credit. To ensure the benefits supported American families and not illegal immigrants, the tax credit requires recipients to provide a valid social security number. The Tax Credit will deliever real relief to Iowa Families.

Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Iowa seniors get a $6,000 bonus deduction. 51.4 million seniors will pay no tax on their Social Security. This provision, which is backed by AARP, will reduce tax bills for many older Americans. After a lifetime of hard work, Iowa seniors deserve peace of mind, not more taxes.

Sincerely,

Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks

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