Meuser Statement on the State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) issued the following statement after President Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress:

"Tonight, President Trump once again delivered a message focused on the priorities that are top of mind for hardworking Americans across the country. He outlined the progress we've achieved together and his bold vision to continue delivering for the American people in 2026.

"The Working Families Tax Cuts, signed last Independence Day, delivered relief from financial burdens inflicted on the American people by the previous administration. President Trump and House Republicans are advancing a housing agenda to increase supply and expand access to homeownership. Crime is down. Peace through strength has been restored. Prescription drug prices are falling thanks to the President's policies. And Trump Accounts are giving every newborn a financial head start.

"The President showed Americans a future of financial freedom that doesn't rely on their government. He laid out how we will continue building on the momentum we created in 2025. That includes being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars by eliminating waste, abuse, and fraud.

"Under the Biden Administration, Americans endured four years of inflation that hit a 40-year high, gas prices that exceeded $4 a gallon for nearly his entire presidency, rampant fraud across government as seen in Minnesota, and mortgage rates that peaked at 8.5%. Today, under President Trump, inflation has fallen to 2.4%, the price of gas averages $2.98 per gallon, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped below 6%.

"The President also invited Americans positively impacted by his economic policies to witness the Address firsthand, including Pennsylvania native Megan Hemhouser. Megan homeschools her children by day and works as a waitress by night, while her husband works overtime as a heavy machine operator. Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, their family is keeping roughly $5,000 more in take-home pay each year through provisions like 'No Tax on Tips' and 'No Tax on Overtime'. Megan and her family will also benefit from an increased Child Tax Credit, included in the WFTC.

"Under President Trump's steady leadership and with a Republican majority in Congress, the wind is finally at our backs. We are advancing pro-growth policies, unleashing American energy, strengthening domestic manufacturing, supporting small businesses, incentivizing capital investment, and making sure hardworking Americans keep more of what they earn.

"The President's policy points were grounded in common sense, focused squarely on strengthening public safety and national security. He called on Members of Congress to stand behind those priorities and the American people, yet nearly every Democrat refused. The only one who broke ranks and applauded these policies was Senator John Fetterman.

"The American people voted for financial freedom in 2024. They voted for higher wages, lower costs, and a government that works for them, not against them. With President Trump and Republicans in Congress, we are delivering on that mandate. Only disciplined, pro-growth leadership will keep this country on track - and we intend to see it through.

"We must stay the course, not just for a stronger economy, national security, and everything we voted for, but to keep the momentum going. We must prove to America that, for the long-term, these are the policies and programs that are in the best interest of the American people."

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