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Jan. 25, 2020
Tweet - "House Dems are fighting to lower prescription drug prices #ForThePeople. President Trump jammed #GOPTaxScam down our throats. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest 1% (and the debt exploded). Now he wants to cut your Social Security. They. Have. No. Shame."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 25, 2020
Garamendi Votes to Eliminate Cap on the State and Local Tax Deduction That's Harming Californians
Rep. John Garamendi
Jan. 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Lawmakers Ask IRS about Plans to Implement New Protections for Low-Income Taxpayers and Taxpayers Receiving Social Security Benefits
Rep. Jimmy Gomez, ...
Jan. 24, 2020
Rep. Johnson introduces bipartisan Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2020
Rep. Hank Johnson
Jan. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Trump gave the top 1% and powerful corporations huge tax breaks. He increased the deficit. Now he wants to cut your Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security to pay for it. That's just not right and it's not fair."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 23, 2020
Tax Season is here
Rep. Debbie Dingell
Jan. 23, 2020
Tweet - "For anyone who doubted that the GOP wouldn't go after Medicare and Social Security after exploding the deficit with the #GOPTaxScam, here's the latest evidence: @POTUS said he'll look at cutting Medicare or Social Security "at the right time." https://nyti.ms/2NPlTBS"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2020
Grassley, Wyden Joint Statement on French Digital Services Tax Hiatus
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 17, 2020
Arrington Introduces Legislation to Cut 'Death Tax'
Rep. Jodey Arrington
Jan. 17, 2020
After Years of Pressure, Senator Warren Applauds Treasury Department and IRS Decision to Expand Tax Exemptions for Cancelled Student Loans
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Jan. 16, 2020
DelBene, Schweikert Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ease Use of Virtual Currency
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Jan. 16, 2020
Following Requests from Murray, Wyden, Durbin: IRS, Treasury Expand Tax Relief for Defrauded Student Loan Borrowers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020
Gov. Ricketts: Tax Receipt Growth Means Property Tax Relief Ahead
Sen. Pete Ricketts
Jan. 15, 2020
Tweet - "The IRS just announced that students receiving federal closed school and borrower defense discharges, or those resulting from settlements will no longer have to worry about it being taxed as income."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020
Letter to the Rev. Wade Hyslop, Jr., Pastor of the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church - Reps. Larson and Courtney Highlight New Provisions for Nonprofit and Religious Organizations
Rep. John Larson, ...
Jan. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Now that Congress has repealed the 2017 GOP tax on places of worship and nonprofits, we must ensure the IRS provides guidance on how these organizations can receive a refund for the unexpected and unwarranted tax they incurred."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 12, 2020
Tweet - "What did Republicans do when they had complete control of government? Pass #GOPTaxScam where 83% of the benefits went to the wealthies"t one percent. House Dems want prosperity in every single zip code. For. The. People."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 10, 2020
Q&A: New Year, New Tax Season
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 10, 2020
McBath Votes to Support Repeal of Medical Device Tax to Make Innovations Available to Patients, Support Local Business
Rep. Lucy McBath
Jan. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Good first step by the @IRS. It's important to reduce compliance burdens, eliminate confusion, & provide certainty surrounding the tax treatment of this new generation of workers. That's exactly what my #NEWGIGAct would accomplish. More info on my bill"
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 9, 2020
Tonko Electric Vehicle Charging Bill Advances in House
Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 9, 2020
Letter to David Vela, Acting Director of the National Park Service - Norton Demands NPS Pay Thousands Owed to District Taxpayers
Rep. Eleanor Norton
Jan. 8, 2020
Thune, Wyden Introduce Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement for Native American Tribes
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 8, 2020
The Math is Always the Math
Rep. David Schweikert
Jan. 8, 2020
Schweikert Joins Bipartisan Tech-Neutral Tax Credit to Incentivize New Clean Energy Sources
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
Jan. 8, 2020
Bipartisan Tech-Neutral Tax Credit to Incentivize New Clean Energy Sources, Combat Climate Change Introduced in House
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
Jan. 8, 2020
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Senators Warren and Brown Raise Alarms Over IRS's Decision to Allow Private Debt Collectors Direct Access to Taxpayer Bank Accounts
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Jan. 7, 2020
Underwood Secures Biodiesel Tax Credit for Illinois Farmers and Small Businessowners
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 6, 2020
Joyce Again Returns Office Funds to U.S. Treasury to Reduce the Deficit
Rep. Dave Joyce
Jan. 3, 2020
Senator Warren, Rep. Sherman Release Statements on the IRS's Free File Addendum
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Jan. 2, 2020
Gov. Justice: December revenue $6.9M surplus
Sen. Jim Justice
Dec. 27, 2019
Tweet - "83% of the benefits of Trump Tax legislation went to the wealthiest 1%. What is trickle down economics all about? Everyday Americans may get a trickle. But you're guaranteed to stay down. That's why Dems must obliterate #GOPTaxScam #ForThePeople."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 27, 2019
Tweet - "83% of the benefits of Trump Tax legislation went to the wealthiest 1%. What is trickle down economics all about? Everyday Americans may get a trickle. But you're guaranteed to stay down. That's why Dems must obliterate #GOPTaxScam #ForThePeople."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 23, 2019
Gottheimer-backed Health Care Tax Cuts Signed into Law
Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Tax extenders help businesses plan 4 future &eventually b self sustaining Biodiesel & Short line railroad tax extenders were part of yr end tax package I negotiated These r critical for agriculture/ag economy Will help encourage investment & bring much needed certainty 2industry"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Additional tax extenders incl tuition deduction +increased tax deduction will b available for individuals w large health care expenses +the new paid family leave tax credit enacted in Tax Cuts& Jobs Act will b available so small biz can continue offering those important benefits"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Reps. David Schweikert, TJ Cox Request Transparency for Translated Tax Forms
Rep. David Schweikert, ...
Dec. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Two years later, #TaxReform continues to deliver real results for hardworking Americans. In Iowa, small businesses are growing, wages are rising, and more Iowans are joining the workforce."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2019
Warner & Kaine Praise Signing of Virginia Beach Strong Act into Law
Sen. Mark Warner, ...
Dec. 22, 2019
Shaheen Statement On Second Anniversary of GOP Tax Law
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Dec. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Republicans passed #GOPTaxScam last Congress. 83% of benefits went to the wealthiest 1%. Middle class families were hurt by loss of state and local tax deductions. That's why House Dems passed legislation this week to restore them! #ForThePeople"
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 21, 2019
Tweet - "#TaxReform became law two years ago today, & middle-income Americans have seen the benefits: Higher wages More opportunities Record-low unemployment Great news, but there's more work ahead, including doing everything we can to strengthen the ag economy. My top priority."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 20, 2019
Casten Votes to Restore State and Local Tax Deduction
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 20, 2019
Golden Votes Against Tax Bill for the Wealthy
Rep. Jared Golden
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury - Serrano, Velázquez, Grijalva, Ocasio-Cortez Call for Greater Transparency and Oversight of Puerto Rico's Tax Breaks for Wealthy Individuals and Businesses (Acts 20 and 22)
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Himes Votes for Passage of USMCA, SALT Fix at End of Historic Week
Rep. Jim Himes
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Whitehouse, Warren, Brown Call on Government Watchdog to Probe Coal Tax Credit Program Exploited by Wall Street
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
​Kuster, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Protect Granite State Businesses from Online Sales Tax
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Extending the #BiodieselTaxIncentive is critical to growing Iowa's biofuels industry, which is especially vital in our state's rural areas."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 20, 2019
Tillis: Tax Cuts Have Produced Positive Outcomes for North Carolinians
Sen. Thom Tillis
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 25, 2020
Tweet - "House Dems are fighting to lower prescription drug prices #ForThePeople. President Trump jammed #GOPTaxScam down our throats. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest 1% (and the debt exploded). Now he wants to cut your Social Security. They. Have. No. Shame."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 25, 2020
Garamendi Votes to Eliminate Cap on the State and Local Tax Deduction That's Harming Californians
Rep.John Garamendi
Jan. 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Lawmakers Ask IRS about Plans to Implement New Protections for Low-Income Taxpayers and Taxpayers Receiving Social Security Benefits
Rep.Jimmy Gomez, ...
Jan. 24, 2020
Rep. Johnson introduces bipartisan Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2020
Rep.Hank Johnson
Jan. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Trump gave the top 1% and powerful corporations huge tax breaks. He increased the deficit. Now he wants to cut your Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security to pay for it. That's just not right and it's not fair."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 23, 2020
Tax Season is here
Rep.Debbie Dingell
Jan. 23, 2020
Tweet - "For anyone who doubted that the GOP wouldn't go after Medicare and Social Security after exploding the deficit with the #GOPTaxScam, here's the latest evidence: @POTUS said he'll look at cutting Medicare or Social Security "at the right time." https://nyti.ms/2NPlTBS"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2020
Grassley, Wyden Joint Statement on French Digital Services Tax Hiatus
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 17, 2020
Arrington Introduces Legislation to Cut 'Death Tax'
Rep.Jodey Arrington
Jan. 17, 2020
After Years of Pressure, Senator Warren Applauds Treasury Department and IRS Decision to Expand Tax Exemptions for Cancelled Student Loans
Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Jan. 16, 2020
DelBene, Schweikert Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ease Use of Virtual Currency
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Jan. 16, 2020
Following Requests from Murray, Wyden, Durbin: IRS, Treasury Expand Tax Relief for Defrauded Student Loan Borrowers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020
Gov. Ricketts: Tax Receipt Growth Means Property Tax Relief Ahead
Sen.Pete Ricketts
Jan. 15, 2020
Tweet - "The IRS just announced that students receiving federal closed school and borrower defense discharges, or those resulting from settlements will no longer have to worry about it being taxed as income."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020
Letter to the Rev. Wade Hyslop, Jr., Pastor of the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church - Reps. Larson and Courtney Highlight New Provisions for Nonprofit and Religious Organizations
Rep.John Larson, ...
Jan. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Now that Congress has repealed the 2017 GOP tax on places of worship and nonprofits, we must ensure the IRS provides guidance on how these organizations can receive a refund for the unexpected and unwarranted tax they incurred."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 12, 2020
Tweet - "What did Republicans do when they had complete control of government? Pass #GOPTaxScam where 83% of the benefits went to the wealthies"t one percent. House Dems want prosperity in every single zip code. For. The. People."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 10, 2020
Q&A: New Year, New Tax Season
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 10, 2020
McBath Votes to Support Repeal of Medical Device Tax to Make Innovations Available to Patients, Support Local Business
Rep.Lucy McBath
Jan. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Good first step by the @IRS. It's important to reduce compliance burdens, eliminate confusion, & provide certainty surrounding the tax treatment of this new generation of workers. That's exactly what my #NEWGIGAct would accomplish. More info on my bill"
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 9, 2020
Tonko Electric Vehicle Charging Bill Advances in House
Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 9, 2020
Letter to David Vela, Acting Director of the National Park Service - Norton Demands NPS Pay Thousands Owed to District Taxpayers
Rep.Eleanor Norton
Jan. 8, 2020
Thune, Wyden Introduce Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement for Native American Tribes
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 8, 2020
The Math is Always the Math
Rep.David Schweikert
Jan. 8, 2020
Schweikert Joins Bipartisan Tech-Neutral Tax Credit to Incentivize New Clean Energy Sources
Rep.Josh Gottheimer, ...
Jan. 8, 2020
Bipartisan Tech-Neutral Tax Credit to Incentivize New Clean Energy Sources, Combat Climate Change Introduced in House
Rep.Josh Gottheimer, ...
Jan. 8, 2020
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Senators Warren and Brown Raise Alarms Over IRS's Decision to Allow Private Debt Collectors Direct Access to Taxpayer Bank Accounts
Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
Jan. 7, 2020
Underwood Secures Biodiesel Tax Credit for Illinois Farmers and Small Businessowners
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 6, 2020
Joyce Again Returns Office Funds to U.S. Treasury to Reduce the Deficit
Rep.Dave Joyce
Jan. 3, 2020
Senator Warren, Rep. Sherman Release Statements on the IRS's Free File Addendum
Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Jan. 2, 2020
Gov. Justice: December revenue $6.9M surplus
Sen.Jim Justice
Dec. 27, 2019
Tweet - "83% of the benefits of Trump Tax legislation went to the wealthiest 1%. What is trickle down economics all about? Everyday Americans may get a trickle. But you're guaranteed to stay down. That's why Dems must obliterate #GOPTaxScam #ForThePeople."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 27, 2019
Tweet - "83% of the benefits of Trump Tax legislation went to the wealthiest 1%. What is trickle down economics all about? Everyday Americans may get a trickle. But you're guaranteed to stay down. That's why Dems must obliterate #GOPTaxScam #ForThePeople."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 23, 2019
Gottheimer-backed Health Care Tax Cuts Signed into Law
Rep.Josh Gottheimer
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Tax extenders help businesses plan 4 future &eventually b self sustaining Biodiesel & Short line railroad tax extenders were part of yr end tax package I negotiated These r critical for agriculture/ag economy Will help encourage investment & bring much needed certainty 2industry"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Additional tax extenders incl tuition deduction +increased tax deduction will b available for individuals w large health care expenses +the new paid family leave tax credit enacted in Tax Cuts& Jobs Act will b available so small biz can continue offering those important benefits"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Reps. David Schweikert, TJ Cox Request Transparency for Translated Tax Forms
Rep.David Schweikert, ...
Dec. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Two years later, #TaxReform continues to deliver real results for hardworking Americans. In Iowa, small businesses are growing, wages are rising, and more Iowans are joining the workforce."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2019
Warner & Kaine Praise Signing of Virginia Beach Strong Act into Law
Sen.Mark Warner, ...
Dec. 22, 2019
Shaheen Statement On Second Anniversary of GOP Tax Law
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Dec. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Republicans passed #GOPTaxScam last Congress. 83% of benefits went to the wealthiest 1%. Middle class families were hurt by loss of state and local tax deductions. That's why House Dems passed legislation this week to restore them! #ForThePeople"
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 21, 2019
Tweet - "#TaxReform became law two years ago today, & middle-income Americans have seen the benefits: Higher wages More opportunities Record-low unemployment Great news, but there's more work ahead, including doing everything we can to strengthen the ag economy. My top priority."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 20, 2019
Casten Votes to Restore State and Local Tax Deduction
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 20, 2019
Golden Votes Against Tax Bill for the Wealthy
Rep.Jared Golden
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury - Serrano, Velázquez, Grijalva, Ocasio-Cortez Call for Greater Transparency and Oversight of Puerto Rico's Tax Breaks for Wealthy Individuals and Businesses (Acts 20 and 22)
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Himes Votes for Passage of USMCA, SALT Fix at End of Historic Week
Rep.Jim Himes
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Whitehouse, Warren, Brown Call on Government Watchdog to Probe Coal Tax Credit Program Exploited by Wall Street
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
​Kuster, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Protect Granite State Businesses from Online Sales Tax
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Extending the #BiodieselTaxIncentive is critical to growing Iowa's biofuels industry, which is especially vital in our state's rural areas."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 20, 2019
Tillis: Tax Cuts Have Produced Positive Outcomes for North Carolinians
Sen.Thom Tillis
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