Police union endorses Trump’s budget bill, citing tax relief for officers and critical cost-of-living support.

Nation’s Largest Police Union Praises Trump’s Budget Bill

The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), representing more than 377,000 law enforcement professionals, has thrown its full support behind President Donald Trump’s comprehensive budget proposal known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

FOP President Patrick Yoes announced the union’s endorsement Wednesday evening, describing the bill as more than just a legislative measure. “It is a promise kept to the public safety officers across the country and a bold step toward an economy that respects, rewards, and uplifts the people who keep it safe,” Yoes stated.

Two key provisions in the bill drew particular praise: a federal income tax deduction on overtime pay and an increase in the state and local tax (SALT) deduction limit. These components, according to the FOP, are essential to easing financial pressures faced by officers nationwide, especially in areas with high living costs.

The overtime tax deduction would apply to individuals earning less than $160,000 annually, and the SALT cap would increase to $40,000 for taxpayers making under $500,000. The union emphasized that these measures directly benefit rank-and-file officers, many of whom are required to live within the jurisdictions they serve.

“President Trump first proposed the elimination of Federal income taxes on overtime while still a candidate, and we are very pleased that a similar provision is included in the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,’” Yoes remarked.

Congressional Debate and State-Level Tensions

The bill narrowly passed the House after an all-night debate, with Republicans securing a 215–214 victory. However, it now faces considerable opposition in the Senate, with some Democrats and fiscal conservatives expressing concern about its broader implications.

Republicans from high-tax states such as New York and California have argued that raising the SALT deduction cap is critical to retaining their seats in the 2026 midterm elections. In contrast, Republicans from lower-tax states remain skeptical, arguing that such policies incentivize state-level tax increases.

Representative Rich McCormick of Georgia expressed concern over the financial cost of the SALT provision, suggesting it could add $385 billion to the national deficit. Yet Yoes contended that the current cap “uniquely and unfairly penalizes law enforcement officers,” stripping them of tools that mitigate steep living expenses.

He further argued that expanded SALT deductions help sustain local law enforcement budgets, which are increasingly strained by rising costs for equipment, vehicles, and staffing. “These are critical provisions to ensure those in the law enforcement profession have a better quality of life,” Yoes said.

The FOP’s endorsement reinforces the Trump administration’s ongoing focus on law enforcement support as a cornerstone of its economic and social policy agenda. As the bill moves to the Senate, debates are expected to intensify over its fiscal impact and regional fairness.