One Big, Beautiful Bill Is a Big Deal for Hispanic Families in Florida

By David Santiago is the Strategic Director for the LIBRE Initiative-Florida.

For years, Hispanic families in Florida have been contributing to our state’s success in every way imaginable. We’ve opened businesses, raised families, served our communities, and powered key industries that keep this state running. But far too often, our contributions have gone overlooked and been sidelined in policy debates.

That’s why the Big, Beautiful Bill, recently signed into law by President Trump, carries more weight than many might realize. The bill extends the tax cuts passed in 2017 — and for Hispanic communities across Florida, it represents a recognition of our impact and a promise of equitable investment. It’s a powerful example of how smart policy can lead to meaningful change. We’re grateful to Senator Rick Scott and Senator Ashley Moody for championing this legislation and standing up for Florida’s working families.

This bill delivers tangible and lasting benefits where they’re needed most. It builds on the momentum sparked by the 2017 reforms, helping small businesses stay afloat and expand while giving working families more room in their household budgets. Its potential impacts go beyond tax relief — it also creates opportunities to address deeply rooted disparities in healthcare access, affordable housing, education quality, and environmental protections, all of which affect Hispanic neighborhoods across Florida.

Across our state, we’ve seen how hardworking families struggle to make ends meet while costs continue to rise. When tax burdens become even heavier, it’s not an abstract issue. It means fewer groceries in the fridge, another month of putting off medical care, or fewer savings for a child’s education. Extending the 2017 tax cuts and ensuring that funding supports community needs can help keep families on track and offer them a more stable future.

The bill signals something Hispanic Floridians have long waited for: a serious commitment to investing in our communities and unlocking opportunities that have too often been out of reach. These policies can uplift entire neighborhoods, close generational gaps, and strengthen families who have already done so much with so little.

As a Hispanic Floridian, I believe this is a moment for us to take notice, get engaged, and be proud. Every voter in our community deserves to understand what this bill could mean, not just in terms of dollars and cents, but in the broader push for justice and opportunity. This is a chance to celebrate how far we’ve come and ensure that we have a seat at the table shaping what comes next.

Hispanic families aren’t looking for special treatment – we’re asking for the same access to opportunity that others have enjoyed for decades, and this bill is moving us closer to that goal. That’s why it’s so important for our community to stay informed, involved, and vocal. The Big, Beautiful Bill will help improve the lives of Hispanic families throughout Florida. We should take pride in this progress and channel that pride into civic action.

Now that the Big, Beautiful Bill has been signed into law, lawmakers must understand that we in the Hispanic community are watching closely. Its success will depend on a genuine commitment to ensuring these benefits reach the communities they were intended to serve.

The LIBRE Initiative’s Florida team recently traveled to Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers and discuss key issues impacting the Latino community like the economy, immigration, and health care. These conversations are vital to making sure our priorities remain front and center.

Orginally post on The Floridian.