The House is expected to vote this week on a rule for legislation that would raise the cap for state and local tax deductions, known as SALT, for many married couples.
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The House is expected to vote this week on a rule for legislation that would raise the cap for state and local tax deductions, known as SALT, for many married couples
The 2017 tax… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding the airstrikes in Syria.
“Iran and its proxies received a thunderous response this evening to their hundreds of attacks on US troops over the last few months,” said Congressman Lawler. “They must be made to understand that for each American life taken, a… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement following the passage of the SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, H.R. 7160, through the Rules Committee, setting the stage for a floor vote on the critical measure that would provide necessary tax relief to Hudson Valley and New York families.
“I was thrilled to see H.R. 7160, the SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act,… Read more »
After an unexpected revolt from New York House Republican moderates earlier this week, a tax cut bill for married households filing a tax return jointly is set to be discussed in the chamber in the coming days, according to reports.
A group of four New York House Republicans held up a procedural vote on unrelated bills on Tuesday as a warning shot against the GOP for failing to… Read more »
The House Rules Committee approved a bill led by New York Republicans on Thursday that would increase the state and local tax (SALT) deductions cap, setting up a potential floor vote on the measure next week.
The Rules panel voted 8-5 along mostly party lines to pass the legislation, which aims to eliminate the so-called “marriage penalty” for joint filers making under $500,000 annually… Read more »
We are from different states and political parties. Our views on issues vary widely. But on at least one thing, we passionately agree: New York’s “congestion pricing” plan for Midtown Manhattan, scheduled to begin later this year, is a greedy and unnecessary cash grab. It’s a slap in the face to hardworking families, small-business owners and commuters who want to put food on their family… Read more »
Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (R, NY-17), Andrew Garbarino (R, NY-2), Anthony D’Esposito (R, NY-4), Nick LaLota (R, NY-1), Marc Molinaro (R, NY-19), Andy Harris (R, MD-1), and Young Kim (R, CA-40) released the following statement after introducing the SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, H.R.7160, which would increase the SALT cap from $10,000 to $20,000 for married couples -… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement following the House’s passage of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act with broad bipartisan support.
“Over the course of the past year, my fellow New York Republicans and I have been engaging in thoughtful conversations with Republican Leadership on SALT, an expanded child tax credit, and other key New York… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) released the following statement after sending a letter with 60 bipartisan colleagues to President Biden urging action to combat Iran’s illicit oil trade.
The letter, supported by FDD Action, AIPAC, JINSA, and UANI, clearly calls on the Biden Administration to reverse course on their lax sanctions policy,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement praising the reported movement towards the restoration of power-sharing in Northern Ireland, which Congressman Lawler introduced legislation on last year.
“It’s been almost two years since the Democratic Unionist Party blocked Sinn Féin from taking office in Northern… Read more »
