The big tax-and-spending bill in Congress would end a race against time by the wealthy to avoid estate taxes.The bill passed in the House last month and the Senate Finance Committee proposal released Monday both would permanently allow people to hand their heirs $15 million without paying a dime.

Senate Republicans introduced tax cuts to prevent a $4 trillion tax hike, including permanent lower tax brackets and new deductions for tips and overtime.

Senate Republicans are proposing deeper Medicaid cuts, including new work requirements for parents of teens, as a way to offset the costs of making President Donald Trump’s tax breaks more permanent