Supporting America's Charities Act

Floor Speech

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Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 5806, a bill
that seeks to extend three tax provisions that I strongly support.

Despite my interest in seeing the tax provisions before us extended
permanently, I am concerned that doing so in a package without so many
other important tax provisions might jeopardize our ability to achieve
comprehensive reform of our tax code next Congress. Across the district
I represent, my constituents support changing the tax code to make it
fair and simple. This will be a difficult process that will require
significant work and compromise. Accordingly, I am opposing the bill
before us today, but I will seek a permanent extension of these
provisions through broader tax reform next Congress.

I am committed to policies that support our social safety net,
particularly as our constituents continue to recover from the effects
of the economic downturn. But by passing individual extensions, we are
leaving important provisions on the table that will benefit our middle-
class families. What they need is comprehensive tax reform that levels
the playing field and allows everyone to have a fair opportunity to
succeed.

I urge my colleagues to oppose this bill.

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