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Nov. 13, 2019
Axne Works to Advance Legislation that Helps Small Businesses and Workers
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 8, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Reintroduces The Investing In American Workers Act To Establish A Worker Training Tax Credit For Small And Mid-Sized Businesses
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means - Finkenauer and Horn Lead Letter to Leadership Urging Extension of Key Biofuels Tax Incentives
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Instead of making it easier for corporations to avoid paying their fair share in taxes, we should make the federal tax code help working families in this country. This is a bad decision that will only further enable corporate greed at the expense of American taxpayers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee - Climate Crisis Dems to Ways & Means: 'Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies'
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - More than 160 Members Urge House Democratic Leadership to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Quigley, Collins Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Congressional Budget Justifications
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 24, 2019
Durbin Statement On Senate Republicans Voting To Maintain Double Taxation Rule
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019
Duckworth Votes to Eliminate the Trump Administration's Burdensome Regulations that Double-Tax Middle Class Families
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 23, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump-GOP tax scam created a massive tax giveaway to the largest multinational corporations, to the wealthiest corporate CEOs, and well-connected campaign donors while making a concerted effort to hurt taxpayers in Democratic states."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the US. Treasury Dept. - Durbin, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reject Effort To Eliminate Or Narrow Existing Anti-Inversions Regulations
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Udall, Heinrich call for financial certainty for rural counties
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Schneider on Senate Report: No Excuse for IRS Not to Investigate NRA's Tax-Exempt Status
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 26, 2019
Sens. Van Hollen, Portman, Merkley and Reps. Davis, Schweikert Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Fix AOTC Inequality
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Shaheen, Blumenthal and colleagues spearhead bill to crack down on e-cigarette companies, close tax loophole for e-cigarette advertising
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 12, 2019
Tweet - "I'm proud to cosponsor the #WorkingFamilies Tax Relief Act alongside @SenSherrodBrown, @SenatorBennet, and @RonWyden. Hardworking American families deserve a tax code that works for them and not just the wealthy few."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Klobuchar, Colleagues Press Treasury Department for Measures taken by Administration to Keep Jobs in the United States
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 21, 2019
Letter to Revan McQueen, CEO of Ackerman McQueen - Schneider Demands Answers from Ackerman McQueen on Allegations of NRA Wrongdoing
Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Urge Trump Administration to Reject $100 Billion Tax Cut for Wealthy
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 25, 2019
On the Eve of ADA Anniversary, Langevin Introduces Legislation to Help More Small Businesses Become Accessible
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Giving tax breaks to the wealthiest and taking food stamps and school lunches away from the lowest incomes: our President's plan to make America great again."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal, senate democrats unveil new legislation to provide a homeowners' tax deduction for state, local taxes, enabling tens of thousands of dollars in tax savings through charitable deductions
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019
Underwood Continues to Fight for Middle Class Tax Relief, Joins Bipartisan Resolution to Strike Down Treasury Department Salt Regulations
Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 16, 2019
Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Unveil New Legislation to Restore Homeowners' Ability to Work Around GOP Cap of SALT Deduction
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "The Republican tax bill gutted state and local tax (SALT) deductions, which has hit Illinois hard. I'm proud to join @SenateDems to introduce a resolution to nullify this new rule and provide families across the country with the relief they desperately need."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
LaHood Applauds USTR Investigation into France's Digital Services Tax
Rep. Darin LaHood
July 1, 2019
President Trump Signs LaHood Legislation to Reform IRS into Law
Rep. Darin LaHood
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "I was happy to be at today's ribbon cutting for Centre @ 501. This finished project, and the housing and commercial opportunities it will provide, is great news for our Springfield community."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019
Letter to Wayne LaPierre, Chief Executive and Executive Vice President at the National Rifle Association of America - Schneider Requests Documents from Nra on Allegations of Wrongdoing
Rep. Brad Schneider
June 25, 2019
Underwood Continues Fight for Middle Class Tax Relief Before Ways and Means Committee; Local Illinois Leaders Join Call to Action
Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 20, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill To Provide Equal Tax Treatment For Married Sam-Sex Couples
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - LaHood, DelBene Urge Mnuchin and Lighthizer to Protect U.S. Digital Trade Interests
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
June 12, 2019
Tweet - "Is it any surprise that the GOP tax cuts aren't actually going to pay for themselves? Congress should pass my Working Families Tax Relief Act and put money back where it belongs -- in the pockets of hardworking American families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to work with @SenSherrodBrown, @SenatorBennet, @RonWyden, and @RepDanKildee to introduce the Working Families Tax Relief Act. It's time to pass this bill and put money back where it belongs -- in the pockets of hardworking American families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce 'Buffet Rule' To Ensure Wealthiest Americans Pay Fair Share In Taxes
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump and Congressional Republicans promised a $4,000 raise for the average American household when they rubber stamped their tax cut. Now we see that was all smoke and mirrors."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019
Underwood Delivers Urgently Needed Tax Relief for Gold Star Families
Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 24, 2019
Schneider and Estes Introduce Section 965 Tax Code Fix
Rep. Brad Schneider
May 22, 2019
Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in The United States
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Treasury To Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 20, 2019
LaHood, Blumenauer, Kelly, and Sewell Introduce Legislation to Improve the Federal Historic Tax Credit
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 14, 2019
Reps. Blumenauer and LaHood Introduce Bill to Make Renewable Energy Tax Credits Transferable
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 13, 2019
Letter to Hon. David Kautter - Reps. Titus, Lahood Urge Treasury Department to Increase Reporting Threshold on Casino Winnings
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 17, 2019
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Duckworth, Warren Call on the IRS to Improve the Tax Refund Process Following Release of GAO Report
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 15, 2019
Duckworth Helps Re-Introduce Legislation to Make Tax Preparation and Filing Simpler, More Affordable
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 15, 2019
Foster Introduces Legislation to Simplify Tax Filing
Rep. Bill Foster
April 15, 2019
Tweet - "On #TaxDay, the facts are clear. The President's tax law has overwhelmingly helped big corporations, millionaires, and billionaires pad their pockets. The middle-class was left behind, with this law leading to one harmful surprise after another."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Ahead of Tax Day, Senators Warren and Duckworth Release New GAO Report, Call on the IRS to Improve the Tax Refund Process
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2019
Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families, Ahead of IRS Commissioner Testimony
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date
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Politician
Nov. 13, 2019
Axne Works to Advance Legislation that Helps Small Businesses and Workers
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 8, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Reintroduces The Investing In American Workers Act To Establish A Worker Training Tax Credit For Small And Mid-Sized Businesses
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means - Finkenauer and Horn Lead Letter to Leadership Urging Extension of Key Biofuels Tax Incentives
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Instead of making it easier for corporations to avoid paying their fair share in taxes, we should make the federal tax code help working families in this country. This is a bad decision that will only further enable corporate greed at the expense of American taxpayers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee - Climate Crisis Dems to Ways & Means: 'Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies'
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - More than 160 Members Urge House Democratic Leadership to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Quigley, Collins Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Congressional Budget Justifications
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 24, 2019
Durbin Statement On Senate Republicans Voting To Maintain Double Taxation Rule
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019
Duckworth Votes to Eliminate the Trump Administration's Burdensome Regulations that Double-Tax Middle Class Families
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 23, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump-GOP tax scam created a massive tax giveaway to the largest multinational corporations, to the wealthiest corporate CEOs, and well-connected campaign donors while making a concerted effort to hurt taxpayers in Democratic states."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the US. Treasury Dept. - Durbin, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reject Effort To Eliminate Or Narrow Existing Anti-Inversions Regulations
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Udall, Heinrich call for financial certainty for rural counties
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Schneider on Senate Report: No Excuse for IRS Not to Investigate NRA's Tax-Exempt Status
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 26, 2019
Sens. Van Hollen, Portman, Merkley and Reps. Davis, Schweikert Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Fix AOTC Inequality
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Shaheen, Blumenthal and colleagues spearhead bill to crack down on e-cigarette companies, close tax loophole for e-cigarette advertising
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 12, 2019
Tweet - "I'm proud to cosponsor the #WorkingFamilies Tax Relief Act alongside @SenSherrodBrown, @SenatorBennet, and @RonWyden. Hardworking American families deserve a tax code that works for them and not just the wealthy few."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Klobuchar, Colleagues Press Treasury Department for Measures taken by Administration to Keep Jobs in the United States
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 21, 2019
Letter to Revan McQueen, CEO of Ackerman McQueen - Schneider Demands Answers from Ackerman McQueen on Allegations of NRA Wrongdoing
Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Urge Trump Administration to Reject $100 Billion Tax Cut for Wealthy
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 25, 2019
On the Eve of ADA Anniversary, Langevin Introduces Legislation to Help More Small Businesses Become Accessible
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Giving tax breaks to the wealthiest and taking food stamps and school lunches away from the lowest incomes: our President's plan to make America great again."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal, senate democrats unveil new legislation to provide a homeowners' tax deduction for state, local taxes, enabling tens of thousands of dollars in tax savings through charitable deductions
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019
Underwood Continues to Fight for Middle Class Tax Relief, Joins Bipartisan Resolution to Strike Down Treasury Department Salt Regulations
Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 16, 2019
Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Unveil New Legislation to Restore Homeowners' Ability to Work Around GOP Cap of SALT Deduction
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "The Republican tax bill gutted state and local tax (SALT) deductions, which has hit Illinois hard. I'm proud to join @SenateDems to introduce a resolution to nullify this new rule and provide families across the country with the relief they desperately need."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
LaHood Applauds USTR Investigation into France's Digital Services Tax
Rep.Darin LaHood
July 1, 2019
President Trump Signs LaHood Legislation to Reform IRS into Law
Rep.Darin LaHood
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "I was happy to be at today's ribbon cutting for Centre @ 501. This finished project, and the housing and commercial opportunities it will provide, is great news for our Springfield community."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019
Letter to Wayne LaPierre, Chief Executive and Executive Vice President at the National Rifle Association of America - Schneider Requests Documents from Nra on Allegations of Wrongdoing
Rep.Brad Schneider
June 25, 2019
Underwood Continues Fight for Middle Class Tax Relief Before Ways and Means Committee; Local Illinois Leaders Join Call to Action
Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 20, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill To Provide Equal Tax Treatment For Married Sam-Sex Couples
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - LaHood, DelBene Urge Mnuchin and Lighthizer to Protect U.S. Digital Trade Interests
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
June 12, 2019
Tweet - "Is it any surprise that the GOP tax cuts aren't actually going to pay for themselves? Congress should pass my Working Families Tax Relief Act and put money back where it belongs -- in the pockets of hardworking American families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to work with @SenSherrodBrown, @SenatorBennet, @RonWyden, and @RepDanKildee to introduce the Working Families Tax Relief Act. It's time to pass this bill and put money back where it belongs -- in the pockets of hardworking American families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce 'Buffet Rule' To Ensure Wealthiest Americans Pay Fair Share In Taxes
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump and Congressional Republicans promised a $4,000 raise for the average American household when they rubber stamped their tax cut. Now we see that was all smoke and mirrors."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019
Underwood Delivers Urgently Needed Tax Relief for Gold Star Families
Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 24, 2019
Schneider and Estes Introduce Section 965 Tax Code Fix
Rep.Brad Schneider
May 22, 2019
Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in The United States
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Treasury To Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 20, 2019
LaHood, Blumenauer, Kelly, and Sewell Introduce Legislation to Improve the Federal Historic Tax Credit
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 14, 2019
Reps. Blumenauer and LaHood Introduce Bill to Make Renewable Energy Tax Credits Transferable
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 13, 2019
Letter to Hon. David Kautter - Reps. Titus, Lahood Urge Treasury Department to Increase Reporting Threshold on Casino Winnings
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 17, 2019
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Duckworth, Warren Call on the IRS to Improve the Tax Refund Process Following Release of GAO Report
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 15, 2019
Duckworth Helps Re-Introduce Legislation to Make Tax Preparation and Filing Simpler, More Affordable
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 15, 2019
Foster Introduces Legislation to Simplify Tax Filing
Rep.Bill Foster
April 15, 2019
Tweet - "On #TaxDay, the facts are clear. The President's tax law has overwhelmingly helped big corporations, millionaires, and billionaires pad their pockets. The middle-class was left behind, with this law leading to one harmful surprise after another."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Ahead of Tax Day, Senators Warren and Duckworth Release New GAO Report, Call on the IRS to Improve the Tax Refund Process
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2019
Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families, Ahead of IRS Commissioner Testimony
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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