11.16.17

McConnell Statement on House Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

‘Today with House passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we are one big step closer to putting more money in the pockets of millions of struggling American families so they can pay their bills, save for their future and invest for their children. I commend Speaker Paul Ryan, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady and all the members of the House who have worked tirelessly to get this critical bill through their chamber.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding House passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act today:

“Today with House passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we are one big step closer to putting more money in the pockets of millions of struggling American families so they can pay their bills, save for their future and invest for their children. I commend Speaker Paul Ryan, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady and all the members of the House who have worked tirelessly to get this critical bill through their chamber. 

“Through regular order and an open and transparent amendment process, the members of the Senate’s tax writing committee are also making real progress on a bill that’s been years in the making to fulfil our promise to the American people.  The tax proposals before Congress will help restore our nation’s economic growth and give our workers, families and small businesses greater confidence that the future will hold greater prosperity, more jobs and opportunity.”

Related Issues: Economy, Taxes