The bill proposes a new $6,000 per-person tax deduction for seniors. The maximum deduction starts phasing down once income surpasses $75,000 per person, or $150,000 for joint filers. Then it phases out completely once income crosses $175,000 per person or $250,000 per couple.

As Republicans face criticism for slashing Medicaid, Hawley tried to shift the focus to a less-noticed part of the law that will benefit victims of nuclear waste.