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April 10, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 10, 2019
Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families, Ahead of IRS Commissioner Testimony
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "Millionaires and billionaires saw a big tax cut from the Republican tax bill -- and working people were left holding the bag. It's time we fix that, by passing the #WorkingFamilies Tax Relief Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "Americans are working longer hours, but aren't seeing that hard work reflected in their pay. And worse -- our tax system can actually tax workers into poverty. We can fix this by expanding the EITC and Child Tax Credit, and passing the #WorkingFamiles Tax Relief Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation To Cut Taxes For Workers & Families
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2019
Two LaHood Bills to Reform the IRS and Fix Reemployment Pass the U.S. House
Rep. Darin LaHood
April 9, 2019
Casten Statement: Fighting for Free Tax Filing Services
Rep. Sean Casten
April 9, 2019
Taxpayer First Act of 2019
Rep. Danny Davis
April 9, 2019
Taxpayer First Act of 2019
Rep. Darin LaHood
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "The #GOPTaxScam has led to more unpleasant surprises this tax season for many American families:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Wenstrup's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Legislation Included in Bipartisan Taxpayer First Act Passes House
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 1, 2019
Underwood, Casten Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Illinois Families Hurt by SALT Deduction Changes
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 1, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Make Child Care More Affordable
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lauren Underwood
Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 25, 2019
LaHood, Suozzi Introduce Legislation to Empower Taxpayers Following Hearing with the National Taxpayer Advocate
Rep. Darin LaHood
March 18, 2019
Tweet - "Farmers and accountants must have better clarity on 2017 tax law provisions before filing 2018 returns to avoid penalties. I'm calling on President Trump's IRS to stop delaying -- and to issue better guidance quickly."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2019
Schneider Co-sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Restore Full State and Local Tax Deduction
Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Senator Murray, Senate Democrats: Families Facing Surprise Tax Bills Should Not Be Penalized for Trump Treasury's Withholding Mistakes
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2019
Tweet - "For hardworking people in Illinois and across the country, the #GOPTaxScam has brought one harmful surprise after another. They deserve far better."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Help Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Repeal Trump Tax Attack On Middle Class Families
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Illinoisans are now realizing that not only are they not receiving the $4,000 raise that was promised to them by the President and Republicans, but they could owe more on their taxes this year because of the Republican tax law."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Great to see so many members from the Illinois Congressional Delegation and their #SOTU guests tonight in my office before the speech."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig - Casten, Underwood Urge IRS to Alleviate Burden of State and Local Tax Deduction Changes on Illinois Families
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 30, 2019
Panetta, Gallagher, Kind, and Lahood Introduce Tariff Legislation
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 29, 2019
Boyle, Schakowsky And Veasey Introduce Patriot Employer Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 29, 2019
Schakowsky, Veasey and Boyle Introduced Patriot Employer Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 28, 2019
Bost Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Obamacare "Cadillac Tax"
Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 28, 2019
Tweet - "If only we were warned that this would be the result of giving large and wealthy corporations a tax break wait. #GOPTaxScam"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorBaldwin on this resolution to recognize the importance of the EITC for families in Illinois and across our nation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2019
Schneider, Marchant, Sewell, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Aid Survivors of Human Trafficking
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 16, 2019
Quigley Elected Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG)
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 11, 2019
Letter to Secretary Mnuchin - Given Changes in Tax Code, Cantwell, Colleagues Ask Treasury Secretary Why Taxpayer Advocate Not Considered Essential Service during Government Shutdown
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Menendez, Colleagues Express Concern Shutdown will Leave Taxpayers Needing Assistance Out in the Cold
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
Rep. Underwood Votes to Ensure Families Get Their Tax Refunds Without Delay and to Re-Open the Treasury Department and Other Key Agencies
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 9, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García & Lloyd Doggett Lead 50+ Lawmakers Urging Trump to Keep IRS Tax Refunds on Time
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García & Lloyd Doggett Lead 50+ Lawmakers Urging Trump to Keep IRS Tax Refunds on Time
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
Congressman Danny K. Davis Statement Supporting H.R. 7227, the Taxpayer First Act
Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 20, 2018
Tax Legislation Including LaHood's Bill Passes House
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 6, 2018
Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Make Fitness Facilities More Accessible For People With Disabilities
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 29, 2018
Klobuchar, Duckworth, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in the United States
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 31, 2018
Joint Statement with the House Ways and Means Committee Republicans Regarding Taxes
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 26, 2018
Quigley, Illinois Democrats Reveal Report Highlighting Gop Tax Scam Impact on Homeowners
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 13, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Trump Administration To Disclose If Kushner's Tax Avoidance Activities And Potential Saudi Ties Were Known During Security Clearance Review
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 11, 2018
Rep. LaHood Holds Roundtable to Discuss Importance of Extending Tip Tax Credit to Salon Industry
Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 10, 2018
Letter to Bruce Rauner, Governor of Illinois - Foster Leads Call to Rauner to Alleviate Tax Burden on Illinois Taxpayers
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 4, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John Lausch - Roskam, Illinois GOP push to end culture of corruption perpetuated by Pritzker and Casten
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Letter to Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House and Kevin Brady, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means - Reps. McSally-Davidson Lead Call for "Retail Glitch" Fix
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 28, 2018
Despite Negative Feedback From Working Families, House Republicans Still Feeling SALTy
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 28, 2018
Foster Statement on New Republican Tax Plan
Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 28, 2018
House Passes Tax Reform 2.0, Ensuring Economic Gains Are Here to Stay
Rep. Darin LaHood
Date
Title
Politician
April 10, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 10, 2019
Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families, Ahead of IRS Commissioner Testimony
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "Millionaires and billionaires saw a big tax cut from the Republican tax bill -- and working people were left holding the bag. It's time we fix that, by passing the #WorkingFamilies Tax Relief Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "Americans are working longer hours, but aren't seeing that hard work reflected in their pay. And worse -- our tax system can actually tax workers into poverty. We can fix this by expanding the EITC and Child Tax Credit, and passing the #WorkingFamiles Tax Relief Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation To Cut Taxes For Workers & Families
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2019
Two LaHood Bills to Reform the IRS and Fix Reemployment Pass the U.S. House
Rep.Darin LaHood
April 9, 2019
Casten Statement: Fighting for Free Tax Filing Services
Rep.Sean Casten
April 9, 2019
Taxpayer First Act of 2019
Rep.Danny Davis
April 9, 2019
Taxpayer First Act of 2019
Rep.Darin LaHood
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "The #GOPTaxScam has led to more unpleasant surprises this tax season for many American families:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Wenstrup's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Legislation Included in Bipartisan Taxpayer First Act Passes House
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 1, 2019
Underwood, Casten Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Illinois Families Hurt by SALT Deduction Changes
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 1, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Make Child Care More Affordable
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lauren Underwood
Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 25, 2019
LaHood, Suozzi Introduce Legislation to Empower Taxpayers Following Hearing with the National Taxpayer Advocate
Rep.Darin LaHood
March 18, 2019
Tweet - "Farmers and accountants must have better clarity on 2017 tax law provisions before filing 2018 returns to avoid penalties. I'm calling on President Trump's IRS to stop delaying -- and to issue better guidance quickly."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2019
Schneider Co-sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Restore Full State and Local Tax Deduction
Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Senator Murray, Senate Democrats: Families Facing Surprise Tax Bills Should Not Be Penalized for Trump Treasury's Withholding Mistakes
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2019
Tweet - "For hardworking people in Illinois and across the country, the #GOPTaxScam has brought one harmful surprise after another. They deserve far better."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Help Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Repeal Trump Tax Attack On Middle Class Families
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Illinoisans are now realizing that not only are they not receiving the $4,000 raise that was promised to them by the President and Republicans, but they could owe more on their taxes this year because of the Republican tax law."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Great to see so many members from the Illinois Congressional Delegation and their #SOTU guests tonight in my office before the speech."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig - Casten, Underwood Urge IRS to Alleviate Burden of State and Local Tax Deduction Changes on Illinois Families
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 30, 2019
Panetta, Gallagher, Kind, and Lahood Introduce Tariff Legislation
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 29, 2019
Boyle, Schakowsky And Veasey Introduce Patriot Employer Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 29, 2019
Schakowsky, Veasey and Boyle Introduced Patriot Employer Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 28, 2019
Bost Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Obamacare "Cadillac Tax"
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 28, 2019
Tweet - "If only we were warned that this would be the result of giving large and wealthy corporations a tax break wait. #GOPTaxScam"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorBaldwin on this resolution to recognize the importance of the EITC for families in Illinois and across our nation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2019
Schneider, Marchant, Sewell, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Aid Survivors of Human Trafficking
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 16, 2019
Quigley Elected Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG)
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 11, 2019
Letter to Secretary Mnuchin - Given Changes in Tax Code, Cantwell, Colleagues Ask Treasury Secretary Why Taxpayer Advocate Not Considered Essential Service during Government Shutdown
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Menendez, Colleagues Express Concern Shutdown will Leave Taxpayers Needing Assistance Out in the Cold
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
Rep. Underwood Votes to Ensure Families Get Their Tax Refunds Without Delay and to Re-Open the Treasury Department and Other Key Agencies
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 9, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García & Lloyd Doggett Lead 50+ Lawmakers Urging Trump to Keep IRS Tax Refunds on Time
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García & Lloyd Doggett Lead 50+ Lawmakers Urging Trump to Keep IRS Tax Refunds on Time
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
Congressman Danny K. Davis Statement Supporting H.R. 7227, the Taxpayer First Act
Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 20, 2018
Tax Legislation Including LaHood's Bill Passes House
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 6, 2018
Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Make Fitness Facilities More Accessible For People With Disabilities
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 29, 2018
Klobuchar, Duckworth, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in the United States
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 31, 2018
Joint Statement with the House Ways and Means Committee Republicans Regarding Taxes
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 26, 2018
Quigley, Illinois Democrats Reveal Report Highlighting Gop Tax Scam Impact on Homeowners
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 13, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Trump Administration To Disclose If Kushner's Tax Avoidance Activities And Potential Saudi Ties Were Known During Security Clearance Review
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 11, 2018
Rep. LaHood Holds Roundtable to Discuss Importance of Extending Tip Tax Credit to Salon Industry
Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 10, 2018
Letter to Bruce Rauner, Governor of Illinois - Foster Leads Call to Rauner to Alleviate Tax Burden on Illinois Taxpayers
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 4, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John Lausch - Roskam, Illinois GOP push to end culture of corruption perpetuated by Pritzker and Casten
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Letter to Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House and Kevin Brady, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means - Reps. McSally-Davidson Lead Call for "Retail Glitch" Fix
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 28, 2018
Despite Negative Feedback From Working Families, House Republicans Still Feeling SALTy
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 28, 2018
Foster Statement on New Republican Tax Plan
Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 28, 2018
House Passes Tax Reform 2.0, Ensuring Economic Gains Are Here to Stay
Rep.Darin LaHood
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