An analysis of the just-passed Senate version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act predicts the legislation will increase primary deficits by $3.1 trillion over 10 years. That didn’t worry the Senate—will it bother the House?

The White House has said workers benefiting from the deduction could see up to $2,000 in annual federal tax savings.

After a late shift by Senator Lisa Murkowski to yes, the legislation now returns to the House, where its passage remains far from certain.