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Prominent voices like Congressman Thomas Massie deliver stark warnings about the bill's long-term consequences. Massie describes the legislation as a "debt bomb," emphasizing that it dramatically increases deficits with promises to restrain future government spending. He warns that bond investors have already downgraded the country’s credit rating, evidenced by higher interest rates demanded on U.S. debt. This escalation in borrowing costs signifies a looming threat to the country's fiscal health, possibly leading to increased interest payments on the national debt—potentially $16,000 per U.S. family.