Here's a look at the main components of the bill and how the changes could affect tax cuts, Medicaid, food stamps, offshore oil, energy and more in Louisiana.

If we hadn't passed this bill, taxes on the American people would have gone up $4.3 trillion,” U.S. Sen. John N. Kennedy said. “Our economy would have gone down like a fat guy on a seesaw.”

Sen. Bill Cassidy addressed the future of rural hospitals under the Big Beautiful Beautiful Bill in an interview on KEEL radio.

From the Central Valley of California to Midwestern battlegrounds and suburban districts of the northeast, the new law already is shaping the 2026 midterm battle for control of the House of Representatives. The outcome will set the tone for Trump’s final two years in the Oval Office.

President Donald Trump's proposed bill has raised concerns in Louisiana about potential Medicaid cuts and the closure of rural hospitals, with state leaders divided on its impact.

"big beautiful bill"... it's officially law now... louisiana democrats say program cuts will harm people in our state.. republican senator bill cassidy says it'll help--more than hurt.