President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” became law on July 4. Weeks later, journalists are still answering the big, beautiful questions: What policies are going to change, and which ones are going to stay the same? How will the new law’s provisions impact Americans across the country? Who and what will be affected most by the new law? What upcoming dates and deadlines will be relevant for your readers and viewers to know?
The Institute and the Bipartisan Policy Center are offering a series of virtual briefings to help journalists enhance their understanding and coverage of the bill’s major themes.
Part two of the series informed journalists on the biggest tax cuts and tax policy changes that are part of the new law. This session covered how these changes could impact readers and viewers, looked at what these provisions mean for the federal deficit, and also explored which groups of people can expect to see the biggest benefits from the law and who might not.
Speakers
- Shai Akabas, vice president, economic policy, Bipartisan Policy Center
- Andrew Lautz, director, tax policy, Bipartisan Policy Center
Resources
- Click here to download BPC’s slides
- About BPC’s work on tax policy
- Tariff Tracker: How much are U.S. tariffs raising in revenue? (Bipartisan Policy Center)
- How does ‘no tax on tips’ work in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’? (Bipartisan Policy Center)
- The 2025 Tax Bill: Additional $6,000 deduction for seniors, simplified (Bipartisan Policy Center)
- Implementation strategies for work and community engagement requirements in means-tested programs (Bipartisan Policy Center)
- 2025 Reconciliation Debate: Health provisions — Senate (Bipartisan Policy Center)
Additional briefings in this series
- Aug. 6: Overview: Understanding the “Big Beautiful Bill”
- Aug. 20: The “Big Beautiful Bill”: What it means for family benefits and housing
- Aug. 27: The “Big Beautiful Bill”: What it means for health care
About the Bipartisan Policy Center
The Bipartisan Policy Center and its advocacy affiliate, Bipartisan Policy Center Action (BPC Action), are unique in their approach to addressing the nation’s most pressing issues. As the only organization working across the full political spectrum on domestic issues, BPC brings together diverse perspectives to craft data-driven, pragmatic policy solutions. BPC Action then works directly with legislators and other policymakers to turn those solutions into real change.
About the National Press Club Journalism Institute
The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest. The Institute depends on grants, foundation funds, and contributions from individuals like you. Your donation today allows the Institute to offer the majority of its programming at no cost.