Wittman Votes for Tax Relief WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “This is our window of opportunity; our once-in-a-generation opportunity to pass real reform for the American people. I was proud to cast my vote in favor of a plan that means bigger paychecks, fairer taxes, and more jobs for my constituents. This pro-family, pro-growth plan for tax reform was inspired by hardworking men and women ...
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Friend- Our current tax system is broken and we in Congress finally have the opportunity to help American families. I have been all across the First District of Virginia hearing stories from families, farmers, and small business owners about how our tax code is too confusing and extremely expensive. Last week, the Ways and Means Committee introduced a tax relief bill called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is Congress’ answer to the American people. It will deliver much-neede...
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Friend- This is a historic time for Americans. We are on the verge of reforming our far too outdated and complex tax code for the first time in decades. As I’ve been all across our district, I hear from small business owners and families burdened by the cost of and time spent complying with our overwhelming tax code each year. Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee released the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This tax reform legislation provides relief for working-class Americans, allowing them to...
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Wittman Statement on Tax Reform Proposal WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement in response to the introduction of the tax reform proposal released by the House Committee on Ways and Means: “Throughout this tax reform process, I am committed to making sure we help our small businesses and working-class families. It is time for Congress to deliver a tax reform plan that will give our economy the boost it so desperately needs. This proposal simplifies our bro...
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Friend- Last week, officials from the Trump Administration and leaders from the House and Senate released the Unified Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code. This new plan, while not legislation yet, sets the stage for both chambers of Congress to get to work on turning the framework into a bill that will deliver on our promise to the American people. Right now, we have a real opportunity to provide relief for American families and businesses. The current tax code leaves our businesses at a di...
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A Window of Opportunity By Rob Wittman September 30, 2017 A window of opportunity is a small amount of time to meet a challenge where an otherwise unattainable solution exists. A time where what was once only imaginable becomes achievable; I believe that window is open now for tax reform. This is an issue that members on both sides of the aisle can agree on: our tax code is a mess. It costs more and more each year just to do your taxes, let alone pay them. The tax code is too complicated and con...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement on the Republican’s framework for unified tax reform: “Right now we have a real opportunity to provide relief for American families and businesses. The current tax code leaves our businesses at a disadvantage and penalizes investment in our economy—this must change. This new framework released today shows the American people that we hear them loud and clear: we need a tax code that is simple, fair, and creates jobs. I b...
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Dear Friend - Let's face it: there is a lot of news coming out of Washington these days. And much of it is designed to draw a reaction from you or get you to take sides. But there is another story out there that you're not hearing. That's the story of the important accomplishments made by the House during the first eight months of this year. From the outset of 2017, we made it a priority to work on the issues that matter most to you and I believe we took meaningful steps to grow our economy, str...
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WASHINGTON – Reps. Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Co-Chairs of the Smart Contracting Caucus, have reintroduced the Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act to provide equality by extending the tax credit currently received by military personnel to the civilian federal employees working alongside them. “America’s First District is the home of many hardworking and dedicated patriots who serve the people of this nation every day and I am very aware of the invaluable contribu...
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WASHINGTON -- With Saturday marking 100 days into the Trump Administration, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted his constituent engagement efforts during that time in an email to First District residents. The email spotlighted the overall number of constituent contacts Rep. Wittman made during the first 100 days and also included figures for constituent correspondence received, responses sent, bills introduced, and forums held. "Listening to constituents is my top priority and helps me b...
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