"More Jobs. Fairer Taxes. Bigger Paychecks.'

Statement

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08) released the following statement Thursday regarding the House passage of the first comprehensive tax reform measure since 1986:

"Tax reform has always been about three things: More American jobs. Bigger paychecks for middle class families. Fairer taxes for everyone. Today, the House took the first step toward enacting real tax reform for the first time in decades… and not a moment too soon. For years, wages stood stagnant and our gross domestic product hovered around an anemic 1.6 percent. American families can't afford to wait to act to grow our economy. With today's action, this Congress proved it is serious about standing up for middle class families and unleashing the power of the American economy. The positive impact of strong, sustained economic growth has the potential to not only help families make ends meet, but address a number of other pressures we face as a nation. It is my hope that the Senate takes this once-in-a-generation opportunity seriously and returns a reform bill that meets our shared goals and commitments."

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