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House GOP Divided Over SALT Cap as Trump Tax Bill Advances

The Ways and Means Committee approved a $30,000 SALT cap increase, but New York Republicans demand further changes, fueling intra-party clashes.

Rep. Mike Lawler and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. (AP Photos)
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Overview

  • The House Ways and Means Committee advanced a bill to permanently extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and raise the SALT deduction cap to $30,000 for incomes under $400,000.
  • New York Republicans, including Rep. Mike Lawler, oppose the current SALT cap proposal and are pushing for higher limits, citing constituent needs in high-tax states.
  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Lawler’s planned ‘no’ vote, arguing the $30,000 cap should suffice and accusing him of undermining the GOP agenda.
  • Lawler fired back, referencing Greene’s past controversial comments and highlighting his electoral success in a swing district compared to her deep-red district performance.
  • The public feud underscores broader tensions between moderates and conservatives within the GOP as lawmakers negotiate ahead of reconciliation deadlines.