Majority Leader | Research | The Leader Board | THE NEWSR...Skip to primary navigation Skip to content×Close THE NEWSROOMRemarks Press Releases The Leader Board Op-Eds Videos SENATE RESOURCESRepublican Senators Committees Congressional Record Congress.gov Senate Floor Webcast ABOUT LEADER THUNE×Close THE NEWSROOMRemarks Press Releases The Leader Board Op-Eds Videos SENATE RESOURCESRepublican Senators Committees Congressional Record Congress.gov Senate Floor Webcast ABOUT LEADER THUNExxsearchxMENUFacebookXInstagramFacebookXInstagramVisit Leader Thune's South Dakota Site Here THE NEWSROOMRemarks Press Releases The Leader Board Op-Eds Videos SENATE RESOURCESRepublican Senators Committees Congressional Record Congress.gov Senate Floor Webcast ABOUT LEADER THUNExxsearchxMENUHomeTHE NEWSROOMThe Leader Board12.18.25The Senate Republican Majority Delivers Historic Year of AccomplishmentsSenate Republicans and President Trump Achieved Unparalleled Successes in 2025 for the American People to Have Safe Streets, More Money in Their Pockets, and New Opportunities to Get Ahead In Addition to These Policy Victories, Senate Republicans Confirmed More Than 400 of President Trump’s Nominations, Ahead of Pace of the Last Two Administrations. Learn More Here.SENATE REPUBLICANS PASSED THE WORKING FAMILIES TAX CUTS, PUTTING MORE MONEY IN AMERICANS’ POCKETS AND MAKING OVER $4 TRILLION IN TAX CUTS PERMANENTThis summer, Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts, preventing a $4.3 trillion tax increase on the American people, including a $2.6 trillion tax hike on households earning less than $400,000 per year.(U.S. Senate Committee on Finance: Crapo Highlights Tax Wins for Hardworking Americans and Main Street – 6/28/25; The Wall Street Journal: Editorial: Republicans Reconcile on Taxes – 2/14/25; U.S. Senate Committee on Finance: Crapo: Senate Republican Plan Powers Economic Growth, Delivers Tax Relief – 6/30/25)Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, Americans in every county and every state will receive a tax cut, averaging $3,752 per filer:(Axios: How your county is affected by "big beautiful bill" tax cuts – 8/18/25)“The new tax law also raised and extended the maximum child tax credit to $2,200 per child for 2025, and scheduled future inflation adjustments.” (The Wall Street Journal: Can ‘Trump Accounts’ for Babies Change the Economics of Having a Family? – 12/2/25)“Permanent increased and enhanced standard deduction, claimed by over 90 percent of taxpayers.” (U.S. Senate Committee on Finance: One Big Beautiful Bill Act – accessed 12/18/25)On top of this historic relief for American taxpayers, the law also reduces the burden on Main Street businesses, including:“Permanent small business deduction, enabling job creation and spurring local economic activity.”“Full expensing for domestic R&D to encourage domestic innovation.”“Full expensing for new capital investments, like machinery and equipment, to boost domestic production.”“Restor[ing] interest deductibility to a globally competitive standard to help finance critical domestic investments.”“Full expensing for new factories and factory improvements to accelerate domestic manufacturing.”“Permanently renew[ing] and enhanc[ing] the Opportunity Zone program, driving $100+ billion of investment to rural and distressed communities.” (U.S. Senate Committee on Finance: One Big Beautiful Bill Act – accessed 12/18/25)REPUBLICANS’ WORKING FAMILIES TAX CUTS ALSO CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMERICANS TO GET AHEAD“The One Big Beautiful Bill permits Trump Accounts to be established for American children who have not reached age 18.” (White House: Trump Accounts Give the Next Generation a Jump Start on Saving – 8/29/25)“The bill, signed into law earlier this year, gives $1,000 to every newborn, so long as their parents open an account. That money is invested in the stock market by private firms, and the child can access the funds when they turn 18.” (Associated Press: With 'Trump Accounts,' your baby could qualify for $1,000. Here's what to know. – 12/3/25)An estimated 4 million people will be newly eligible to open health savings accounts (HSAs) next year thanks to Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which “let people set aside pretax money for health and medical care, whether they need it now or in the future.” (CNBC: 4 million more Americans may adopt this ‘powerful, yet underutilized’ financial tool next year, researchers say – 11/17/25; The New York Times: New Rules Aim to Broaden Appeal of H.S.A.s – 11/7/25)The law also expands the use of tax-advantaged 529 savings accounts that help with the cost of education. (Fortune: New 529 plan rules let Gen Z invest in careers, not just college—and it reflects a seismic shift in education – 7/28/25)The law creates new tax relief for tipped and overtime workers, and gives those making less than $50,000 the largest proportional tax cut:Tipped wages, “up to $25,000 for qualified tips,” will no longer be taxed, benefiting millions of American service workers. (U.S. Senate Committee on Finance: Crapo Highlights Tax Wins for Hardworking Americans and Main Street – 6/28/25)Overtime wages, “up to $12,500 for hourly workers who work overtime and keep America running,” will no longer be taxed, increasing labor productivity and giving millions of hourly workers more take-home pay. (U.S. Senate Committee on Finance: Crapo Highlights Tax Wins for Hardworking Americans and Main Street – 6/28/25)Individuals making less than $50,000 per year will receive the largest proportional benefit of Republicans’ tax cuts. (U.S. Senate Committee on Finance: One Big Beautiful Bill: New Tax Relief Overwhelmingly Benefits Working Class – 7/1/25)It also provides “$93 billion in additional tax relief for seniors through a new $6,000 bonus exemption.” (U.S. Senate Committee on Finance: Crapo Highlights Tax Wins for Hardworking Americans and Main Street – 6/28/25)PRESIDENT TRUMP AND SENATE REPUBLICANS MADE AMERICA SAFER BY SECURING THE BORDER AND PASSING TRANSFORMATIONAL BORDER SECURITY FUNDING AND CRITICAL MILITARY INVESTMENTS“President Trump has already accomplished one of his top priorities—controlling the U.S. border with Mexico.” (The Wall Street Journal: Editorial: Trump’s Border Success—and Opportunity – 4/16/25)For seven consecutive months, “U.S. Border Patrol released zero illegal aliens into the United States.” (U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Border crossings once again at a record low in November 2025 – 12/4/25)“Since January 21 through end of November, there have been 117,105 total enforcement encounters along the southwest border which is 37% less than the monthly average of 185,625 during the Biden Administration.” (U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Border crossings once again at a record low in November 2025 – 12/4/25)To ensure the Trump administration has adequate funding to keep the border secure, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provides:“$46.5 billion to complete construction of the border wall.”“$14.4 billion for removal transportation.”“$12 billion in state reimbursements for states that fought against the Biden administration’s open border.”“$4.1 billion to hire additional CBP personnel, including 3,000 more customs officers and 3,000 new Border Patrol agents.”“$3.2 billion for new technology and $2.7 billion for new cutting-edge border surveillance.”Funding for ICE “to hire 10,000 new agents, which would allow the rate of deportations to reach as high as 1 million per year. ICE currently has 20,000 law enforcement and support personnel across 400 offices.” (U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Secretary Noem Commends President Trump and One Big Beautiful Bill Signing into Law: Historic Win for the American People and the Rule of Law – 7/4/25)The One Big Beautiful Bill Act also provides over $150 billion to rebuild America’s military, including:$25 billion for the Golden Dome for America.$25 billion to restock critical munitions.$29 billion for Navy shipbuilding.$16 billion to restore military readiness.$16 billion to field innovative technology at scale.$15 billion to accelerate modernization of the nuclear triad. (Sen. Wicker: SASC Chairman Roger Wicker Releases Updated Text of Defense Reconciliation Bill – 6/25/25)FURTHER LEGISLATIVE VICTORIES INCLUDE PASSING APPROPRIATIONS BILLS, ADDITIONAL BORDER SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT LAWS, AND OVERTURNING BIDEN-ERA OVERREACHLaken Riley Act (January): Allows law enforcement to detain illegal aliens accused of crimes, and more. (Fox News: Trump signs Laken Riley Act into law as first legislative victory in new administration – 1/29/25)TAKE IT DOWN Act (February): Criminalized the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery. (Sen. Cruz: Cruz-Klobuchar Bill to Protect Teenagers from Deepfake ‘Revenge Porn’ Unanimously Passes the Senate – 2/13/25)HALT Fentanyl Act (March): Permanently rescheduled fentanyl analogues, increasing production penalties. (White House: President Trump Signs HALT Fentanyl Act into Law – 7/16/25; The Washington Examiner: Democrats to hand Trump second legislative win with Senate fentanyl vote – 3/6/25)California EV Mandate (May): Passed three Congressional Review Act resolutions (CRAs) to overturn the California electric vehicle (EV) mandate. (H.J.Res. 89: Roll Call Vote #281 – 5/22/25; H.J.Res. 87: Roll Call Vote #279 – 5/22/25; H.J.Res. 88: Roll Call Vote #277 – 5/22/25; The Wall Street Journal: Senate Votes to End California’s EV Mandate – 5/23/25)GENIUS Act (June): Established the first-ever regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. (White House: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Signs GENIUS Act into Law – 7/18/25; S. 1582: Roll Call Vote #318 – 6/17/25)Rescissions (July): Passed a $9 billion rescissions package, the first to be signed into law in at least 30 years. (The Wall Street Journal: Congress Approves Trump’s Plan Clawing Back Foreign Aid, Public Media Funding – 7/18/25)SUPPORT Act (September): Helps Americans struggling with substance use disorders and mental illness. (U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions: Senate Passes Cassidy’s SUPPORT Act to Address Nation’s Opioid & Mental Health Crisis, Now Heads to President’s Desk – 9/18/25)Appropriations (August & November): Passed three-bill minibus appropriations package when Democrats finally decided to end the longest government shutdown in history. (U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations: Bill Text: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Act, 2026 – 11/9/25; U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations: Bill Text: Legislative Branch Act, 2026 – 11/9/25; U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations: Bill Text: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 – 11/9/25; H.R. 5371: Roll Call Vote #618 – 11/10/25)National Defense Authorization Act (October & December): Passed the Senate version of the NDAA in October, earlier than in recent years under Senate Democrat leadership, with final passage this week. The NDAA authorizes President Trump’s peace-through-strength agenda and historic quality-of-life improvements for service members. (S. 1071: Roll Call Vote #648 – 12/17/25)24 CRAs: In 2025, including the repeal of the California EV mandate, the Senate passed 24 Republican-authored Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval, 22 of which were signed into law, reversing key planks of the $1.8 trillion Biden regulatory agenda. (S.J. Res. 11: Roll Call Vote #92 – 2/25/25; H.J. Res. 35: Roll Call Vote #97 – 2/27/25; H.J.Res. 25: Roll Call Vote #151 – 3/26/25; S.J. Res. 28: Roll Call Vote #106 – 3/5/25; (S.J.Res. 18: Roll Call Vote #153 – 3/27/25; H.J.Res. 24: Roll Call Vote #162 – 4/3/25; H.J.Res 75: Roll Call Vote #228 – 5/1/25; S.J. Res. 31: Roll Call Vote #229 – 5/1/25; H.J.Res. 42: Roll Call Vote #223 – 4/30/25; H.J.Res. 20: Roll Call Vote #207 – 4/10/25; H.J.Res. 61: Roll Call Vote #232 – 5/6/25; H.J.Res. 60: Roll Call Vote #239 – 5/8/25; S.J.Res. 7: Roll Call Vote #238 – 5/8/25; S.J.Res. 13: Roll Call Vote #237 – 5/7/25; S.J.Res. 55: Roll Call Vote #275 – 5/21/25; H.J.Res. 89: Roll Call Vote #281 – 5/22/25; H.J.Res. 87: Roll Call Vote #279 – 5/22/25; H.J.Res. 88: Roll Call Vote #277 – 5/22/25; H.J. Res. 104: Roll Call Vote #549 – 10/8/25; H.J. Res. 105: Roll Call Vote #556 – 10/8/25; H.J. Res. 106: Roll Call Vote #560 – 10/9/25; S.J. Res. 80: Roll Call Vote #599 – 10/30/25; H.J.Res. 130: Roll PrintEmailTweetPreviousTHE NEWSROOMSENATE RESOURCESABOUT LEADER THUNEFacebookXInstagram
