Westchester County Rep. Mike Lawler and Long Island’s Rep. Nick LaLota say they plan to vote against Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill because it only includes an increase in the SALT cap

Two New York Republican lawmakers promised to block their party’s signature tax legislation unless GOP leaders raise a proposed $30,000 limit on the federal income tax deduction for state and local taxes.

The introduction of the Republican tax bill has ignited a heated debate within the party, focusing on the proposed increase in the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap. This contentious issue underscores the challenge of balancing the needs of high-tax state constituents with fiscal responsibility.