A report by Unrig Our Economy reveals a pay-to-play dynamic where major corporations benefiting from Trump-era tax cuts are funneling donations to GOP lawmakers.

The analysis highlights seven House Republicans who supported the 2025 budget law, which extended corporate tax breaks while slashing Medicaid and federal nutrition programs.Rep.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) received over $57,000 in donations from PACs representing 3M, Amazon, Walmart, and AT&T—companies that collectively gained billions in tax advantages.Amazon’s effective federal tax rate dropped to 1.37% under the law, despite soaring profits.The report also details Rep.Rob Bresnahan’s (PA) ties to FirstEnergy, which secured $500 million in depreciation deductions.

Bresnahan, who owns stock in all contributing companies, faced scrutiny for selling assets in Medicaid providers and hospitals before voting to cut funding.The report condemns the GOP for prioritizing corporate interests over working families, urging lawmakers to address the imbalance.Critics argue the tax law disproportionately benefits wealthy entities while burdening low-income families with healthcare and nutrition cuts.