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McMorris Rodgers Statement as House Passes Tax Cuts & Jobs Act

Dec 19, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 19, 2017) – Minutes ago, the House passed the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (H.R. 1) to provide tax relief to families in Eastern Washington and across the country. Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) took to Facebook Live to discuss the importance of this bill and the benefit it will bring to hardworking families around the country. In case you missed it, you can see her statement here:

“For people in Eastern Washington, I often hear families and individuals say that they feel like they are working harder and harder but falling behind,” said McMorris Rodgers. “I’m excited about what the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act means for them.” 

This evening, the Senate will take up this legislation for consideration. You can find details about the Congresswoman’s priorities for the final version of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act here, and go to Fairandsimple.GOP for resources on tax reform and what it means for the American people. 

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