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Feb. 5, 2024
REP. AGUILAR CELEBRATES CHILD TAX CREDIT EXPANSION, TAX RELIEF FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Rep. Pete Aguilar
Oct. 18, 2023
Heeding Lawmakers' Call, IRS Announces Direct File Pilot Program
Rep. Brad Sherman
March 16, 2023
Murray, 20 Colleagues to IRS and Treasury: Use New IRS Funding to Protect Taxpayer Rights and Increase Tax Enforcement on High-Income Individuals and Large Corporations
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Feb. 9, 2023
Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Taxation of Broadband Grants Reintroduced in the Senate, House
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
Oct. 18, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin Calls for Lower State Taxes on Military Pensions
Rep. Mike Levin
Aug. 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS - Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging IRS to Clear Backlogs, Address Customer Service Issues
Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
Aug. 7, 2022
Padilla Statement on Passage of Historic Inflation Reduction Act
Sen. Alex Padilla
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez, Colleagues Urge Irs to Extend Filing Deadline for Itin Filers Affected by Processing Delays
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
July 13, 2022
Sherman & Porter Lead 48 Colleagues in Introducing the Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2022
Rep. Brad Sherman, ...
June 27, 2022
Letter to Gavin Newsom, Governor of California - Reps. Obernolte, Valadao lead California Delegation in renewed request to repeal California's gas tax
Rep. Jay Obernolte, ...
June 22, 2022
Schiff, Chu Introduce Bill To Ensure Lgbtq+ Individuals Equal Access To Reproductive Treatments
Sen. Adam Schiff
June 22, 2022
President Biden Endorses Harder Push for a Gas Tax Holiday
Rep. Josh Harder
June 21, 2022
Letter to Richard K. Delmar, Deputy Inspector General U.S. Department of the Treasury, J. Russell George, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Andrew Katsaros, Inspector General Federal Trade Commission - Warren, Porter, Sherman Call on Inspector Generals of Treasury, IRS, FTC to Investigate Intuit's Use of the Revolving Door to Protect Taxpayer Scams
Rep. Brad Sherman, ...
June 9, 2022
Sánchez, Ferguson re-introduce bipartisan bill to allow tax deductions for expenses related to funeral and cemetery trusts
Rep. Linda Sánchez, ...
May 31, 2022
Schiff Introduces Bill To Suspend Federal Gas Tax
Sen. Adam Schiff
April 18, 2022
Does the IRS Owe You Money?
Rep. Brad Sherman
March 30, 2022
Reps LaMalfa and Thompson Introduce Legislation to Provide Federal Tax Exemption for Fire Victims Trust Claimants
Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
March 14, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Spanberger, Menendez, Cassidy, Panetta, Higgins, Bilirakis, & Kelly Lead 100 Colleagues in Bipartisan, Bicameral Call for IRS to Address Ongoing Concerns and Processing Delays
Rep. Judy Chu, ...
March 1, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Women's History Month
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Unacceptable Delays: Ruiz Calls on Irs to Improve Service, Expedite Returns for Local Families
Rep. Raul Ruiz
Feb. 18, 2022
No Gas Tax in 2022: O'Halleran Intros House Companion Legislation to Kelly Bill to Suspend Gas Tax, Lower Costs for Arizonans
Rep. Lou Correa, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps Clarke, Lieu, Eshoo and Jayapal Urge IRS to Halt Plan to Use Facial Recognition Technology
Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Eshoo, Lieu, Jayapal, and Clarke Urge IRS to Halt Plan to Use Facial Recognition Technology
Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Dept. of Treasury - Cardin, Brown Lead Colleagues in Follow Up Letter Urging Treasury Department to Provide Covid-Related Tax Relief Due to Global Supply Chain Disruption of Vehicles
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Brown Leads Colleagues in Follow Up Letter Urging Treasury Department to Provide COVID-Related Tax Relief Due to Global Supply Chain Disruption of Vehicles
Rep. Scott Peters, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Kaine Joins Senate Colleagues in Follow-Up Letter Urging Treasury Department to Provide COVID-Related Tax Relief Due to Global Supply Chain Disruption of Vehicles
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Representative Carter Calls on Irs to Address Backlog
Rep. Linda Sánchez, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen - Representative Carter Calls on IRS to Address Backlog
Rep. Judy Chu, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Dept. of Treasury - Thompson Leads Letter to Treasury Department Calling for Improved Tax Filing Process
Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
Jan. 21, 2022
HUFFMAN JOINS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO HELP FIRE VICTIMS WITH THE IRS
Rep. Tom McClintock, ...
Jan. 21, 2022
Congressmen LaMalfa and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Help Fire Victims with the IRS
Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Meng Calls on Head of IRS to Reduce Large Backlog of Tax Returns
Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
Jan. 14, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congresswoman Stansbury Calls on IRS to Resolve Tax Return Backlog
Rep. Ami Bera, ...
Jan. 14, 2022
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS -SWALWELL LEADS DEMOCRATS IN PUSHING FOR IRS TO RESOLVE TAX RETURN BACKLOG
Sen. Adam Schiff, ...
Jan. 10, 2022
After Harder's Efforts, Newsom Proposes Gas Tax "Holiday" to Combat High Gas Prices
Rep. Josh Harder
Dec. 19, 2021
Statement From Congresswoman Jacobs on Build Back Better Act
Rep. Sara Jacobs
Dec. 19, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Build Back Better Act Status
Rep. Mike Levin
Dec. 16, 2021
REP. HUFFMAN JOINS SPEAKER PELOSI FOR TELEPHONE TOWN HALL ON BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Rep. Jared Huffman
Dec. 15, 2021
Tweet - "This holiday season, working families across the country can breathe easier thanks to another payment of the Biden #ChildTaxCredit."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 15, 2021
Sixth Child Tax Credit Payments Arrive for San Diego Families, Benefiting More Than 100,000 Children in Ca-53
Rep. Sara Jacobs
Dec. 15, 2021
HUFFMAN DELIVERED $152.9 MILLION IN TAX CUTS FOR HARDWORKING DISTRICT FAMILIES IN 2021
Rep. Jared Huffman
Dec. 13, 2021
KHANNA, GRIJALVA, QUIGLEY ANNOUNCE LEGISLATION TO REPEAL FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDY FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Dec. 10, 2021
Harder Milestone: Over $10 Million Saved for Constituents
Rep. Josh Harder
Dec. 9, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner IRS - DAVIS JOINS COLLEAGUES TO DEMAND IRS PROVIDE ANSWERS ON TAX RETURN BACKLOG AHEAD OF UPCOMING TAX FILING SEASON
Rep. David Valadao, ...
Dec. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Richie Neal, Chairman Committee on Ways and Means - Revise New 1099-K Reporting Requirements
Rep. Eric Swalwell, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Reps. Panetta and Smith Request IRS and Treasury Fix Charitable Donation Deductions
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 24, 2021
Tweet - "Thanks to @POTUS and @HouseDemocrats , jobless claims just hit a fifty-year low. With #BuildBackBetter, Democrats are going to continue to create more good-paying jobs, cut taxes for the middle class, and lower families' every day expenses."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 20, 2021
Dear Colleague on House Passage of the Build Back Better Act
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 19, 2021
Release: Khanna Celebrates Passage of The Build Back Better Act
Rep. Ro Khanna
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Feb. 5, 2024
REP. AGUILAR CELEBRATES CHILD TAX CREDIT EXPANSION, TAX RELIEF FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Rep.Pete Aguilar
Oct. 18, 2023
Heeding Lawmakers' Call, IRS Announces Direct File Pilot Program
Rep.Brad Sherman
March 16, 2023
Murray, 20 Colleagues to IRS and Treasury: Use New IRS Funding to Protect Taxpayer Rights and Increase Tax Enforcement on High-Income Individuals and Large Corporations
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Feb. 9, 2023
Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Taxation of Broadband Grants Reintroduced in the Senate, House
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
Oct. 18, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin Calls for Lower State Taxes on Military Pensions
Rep.Mike Levin
Aug. 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS - Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging IRS to Clear Backlogs, Address Customer Service Issues
Rep.Julia Brownley, ...
Aug. 7, 2022
Padilla Statement on Passage of Historic Inflation Reduction Act
Sen.Alex Padilla
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez, Colleagues Urge Irs to Extend Filing Deadline for Itin Filers Affected by Processing Delays
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
July 13, 2022
Sherman & Porter Lead 48 Colleagues in Introducing the Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2022
Rep.Brad Sherman, ...
June 27, 2022
Letter to Gavin Newsom, Governor of California - Reps. Obernolte, Valadao lead California Delegation in renewed request to repeal California's gas tax
Rep.Jay Obernolte, ...
June 22, 2022
Schiff, Chu Introduce Bill To Ensure Lgbtq+ Individuals Equal Access To Reproductive Treatments
Sen.Adam Schiff
June 22, 2022
President Biden Endorses Harder Push for a Gas Tax Holiday
Rep.Josh Harder
June 21, 2022
Letter to Richard K. Delmar, Deputy Inspector General U.S. Department of the Treasury, J. Russell George, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Andrew Katsaros, Inspector General Federal Trade Commission - Warren, Porter, Sherman Call on Inspector Generals of Treasury, IRS, FTC to Investigate Intuit's Use of the Revolving Door to Protect Taxpayer Scams
Rep.Brad Sherman, ...
June 9, 2022
Sánchez, Ferguson re-introduce bipartisan bill to allow tax deductions for expenses related to funeral and cemetery trusts
Rep.Linda Sánchez, ...
May 31, 2022
Schiff Introduces Bill To Suspend Federal Gas Tax
Sen.Adam Schiff
April 18, 2022
Does the IRS Owe You Money?
Rep.Brad Sherman
March 30, 2022
Reps LaMalfa and Thompson Introduce Legislation to Provide Federal Tax Exemption for Fire Victims Trust Claimants
Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
March 14, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Spanberger, Menendez, Cassidy, Panetta, Higgins, Bilirakis, & Kelly Lead 100 Colleagues in Bipartisan, Bicameral Call for IRS to Address Ongoing Concerns and Processing Delays
Rep.Judy Chu, ...
March 1, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Women's History Month
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Unacceptable Delays: Ruiz Calls on Irs to Improve Service, Expedite Returns for Local Families
Rep.Raul Ruiz
Feb. 18, 2022
No Gas Tax in 2022: O'Halleran Intros House Companion Legislation to Kelly Bill to Suspend Gas Tax, Lower Costs for Arizonans
Rep.Lou Correa, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps Clarke, Lieu, Eshoo and Jayapal Urge IRS to Halt Plan to Use Facial Recognition Technology
Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Eshoo, Lieu, Jayapal, and Clarke Urge IRS to Halt Plan to Use Facial Recognition Technology
Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Dept. of Treasury - Cardin, Brown Lead Colleagues in Follow Up Letter Urging Treasury Department to Provide Covid-Related Tax Relief Due to Global Supply Chain Disruption of Vehicles
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Brown Leads Colleagues in Follow Up Letter Urging Treasury Department to Provide COVID-Related Tax Relief Due to Global Supply Chain Disruption of Vehicles
Rep.Scott Peters, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Kaine Joins Senate Colleagues in Follow-Up Letter Urging Treasury Department to Provide COVID-Related Tax Relief Due to Global Supply Chain Disruption of Vehicles
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Representative Carter Calls on Irs to Address Backlog
Rep.Linda Sánchez, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen - Representative Carter Calls on IRS to Address Backlog
Rep.Judy Chu, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Dept. of Treasury - Thompson Leads Letter to Treasury Department Calling for Improved Tax Filing Process
Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
Jan. 21, 2022
HUFFMAN JOINS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO HELP FIRE VICTIMS WITH THE IRS
Rep.Tom McClintock, ...
Jan. 21, 2022
Congressmen LaMalfa and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Help Fire Victims with the IRS
Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Meng Calls on Head of IRS to Reduce Large Backlog of Tax Returns
Rep.Doris Matsui, ...
Jan. 14, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congresswoman Stansbury Calls on IRS to Resolve Tax Return Backlog
Rep.Ami Bera, ...
Jan. 14, 2022
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS -SWALWELL LEADS DEMOCRATS IN PUSHING FOR IRS TO RESOLVE TAX RETURN BACKLOG
Sen.Adam Schiff, ...
Jan. 10, 2022
After Harder's Efforts, Newsom Proposes Gas Tax "Holiday" to Combat High Gas Prices
Rep.Josh Harder
Dec. 19, 2021
Statement From Congresswoman Jacobs on Build Back Better Act
Rep.Sara Jacobs
Dec. 19, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Build Back Better Act Status
Rep.Mike Levin
Dec. 16, 2021
REP. HUFFMAN JOINS SPEAKER PELOSI FOR TELEPHONE TOWN HALL ON BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Rep.Jared Huffman
Dec. 15, 2021
Tweet - "This holiday season, working families across the country can breathe easier thanks to another payment of the Biden #ChildTaxCredit."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 15, 2021
Sixth Child Tax Credit Payments Arrive for San Diego Families, Benefiting More Than 100,000 Children in Ca-53
Rep.Sara Jacobs
Dec. 15, 2021
HUFFMAN DELIVERED $152.9 MILLION IN TAX CUTS FOR HARDWORKING DISTRICT FAMILIES IN 2021
Rep.Jared Huffman
Dec. 13, 2021
KHANNA, GRIJALVA, QUIGLEY ANNOUNCE LEGISLATION TO REPEAL FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDY FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Dec. 10, 2021
Harder Milestone: Over $10 Million Saved for Constituents
Rep.Josh Harder
Dec. 9, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner IRS - DAVIS JOINS COLLEAGUES TO DEMAND IRS PROVIDE ANSWERS ON TAX RETURN BACKLOG AHEAD OF UPCOMING TAX FILING SEASON
Rep.David Valadao, ...
Dec. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Richie Neal, Chairman Committee on Ways and Means - Revise New 1099-K Reporting Requirements
Rep.Eric Swalwell, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Reps. Panetta and Smith Request IRS and Treasury Fix Charitable Donation Deductions
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 24, 2021
Tweet - "Thanks to @POTUS and @HouseDemocrats , jobless claims just hit a fifty-year low. With #BuildBackBetter, Democrats are going to continue to create more good-paying jobs, cut taxes for the middle class, and lower families' every day expenses."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 20, 2021
Dear Colleague on House Passage of the Build Back Better Act
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 19, 2021
Release: Khanna Celebrates Passage of The Build Back Better Act
Rep.Ro Khanna
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