During my time in Congress, I fought for pro-growth tax policies that empower the engine of our economy: American businesses. Right now, we have a golden opportunity to unleash that engine, thanks to the bold tax reform agenda that President Trump and the Republicans in Congress are proposing.
At his recent rally in Michigan, Trump made it clear: America’s economic comeback starts with cutting taxes that punish productivity and investment.
However, here’s the key: It’s not just about workers keeping more of what they earn; it’s about giving job creators the breathing room they need to grow, hire and compete.
Trump’s push to expand and lock in pro-business tax cuts through the coming reconciliation bill is more than good policy. It’s essential. As someone representing small towns and family-owned businesses in Georgia, I’ve seen how the right tax structure can revitalize a community.
Lower taxes mean more capital to reinvest in equipment, hiring and expansion. It means entrepreneurs retake risks and manufacturers bring operations back to the United States.
This is a plan designed for Main Street. Lowering the corporate tax rate to 15 percent, making the Trump tax cuts permanent, and adding deductions for things like auto loan interest on American-made vehicles are real incentives that fuel American productivity.
The reality is this: When business thrives, America thrives.
Cutting taxes on small businesses and manufacturers creates a ripple effect — more jobs, higher wages and stronger communities. It means more shift workers clocking in, more family-run shops staying open, and more American-made goods moving off the line.
Those claiming this is a handout to the rich are missing the point.
This is about empowering the businesses that create jobs and make up the backbone of our economy. It’s about the diner owner in rural Georgia trying to expand, the car parts manufacturer in Ohio bidding on a new contract or the family-run farm in Iowa investing in next year’s harvest.
Trump also wants to eliminate taxes that hit the middle class, like those on tips, overtime and Social Security benefits. That’s real relief for working Americans. The real multiplier effect comes when we cut taxes on job creators. That’s how we reignite growth and restore opportunity.
We’ve done it before.
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brought us record-low unemployment and revitalized American industry. Now it’s time to go further.
This reconciliation bill gives Congress the vehicle to act without partisan gridlock. The House has already taken steps. The Senate must follow. Every day we delay is a missed opportunity for American business.
Let me be clear. This isn’t just about tax cuts. It’s about unlocking the full potential of American enterprise. It’s about helping the local welder hire an apprentice, giving the startup founder the margin to scale, and allowing manufacturers to onshore their supply chains for good.
To my former colleagues in Congress: don’t squander this moment. Support the president’s tax plan. Let’s get business booming again and let America lead the world in growth, innovation and strength.
