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Legislative Strategy: One Bill or Two?
The conversation also touched upon whether the tax reforms could be rolled into one comprehensive bill or if they would be separated. Lawler expressed a preference for a unified approach, stating that the slim margin in the House necessitates working together to ensure that all priorities—such as border security, military funding, and energy production—are included and passed despite differing views.
He maintained that without the inclusion of SALT cap relief in any tax proposal, he could not support it. This commitment underscores the importance of the SALT issue to his constituents, particularly in maintaining their economic viability in the face of rising costs and taxes.