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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joaquin Castro (20th District of Texas)

April 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last Friday, Representatives Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), along with U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), led 117 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. expressing strong opposition to the department’s proposal to reverse Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace eligibility for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, a move that would significantly restrict access to affordable health coverage.

“The ACA makes all lawfully present immigrants eligible for marketplace coverage. When the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) first established the regulatory definition of lawfully present immigrants in 2010, it included all deferred action recipients, consistent with longstanding federal policies for Social Security benefits and driver’s licenses under the REAL ID Act. However, in 2012, the agency, without any statutory justification, added an exclusion for DACA recipients. We believe CMS made the wrong decision, arbitrarily excluding hundreds of thousands of immigrant youth from health coverage despite Congress’s intent in passing the ACA to widely expand access to health care,” wrote the lawmakers. 

In 2024, HHS finalized a rule correcting this error which resulted in ACA Marketplace and subsidy eligibility being granted to DACA recipients, “Prior to this rule, DACA recipients were nearly five times more likely to be uninsured compared to their U.S. born peers. The proposed regulation would reverse course and tear health coverage away from DACA recipients who have only had eligibility for less than a year.”

The lawmakers highlighted that President Trump has repeatedly recognized the value of DREAMers. In December 2024, President Trump made clear that Congress must “do something about the Dreamers, because these are people that have been brought here at a very young age, and many of these are middle-aged people now, they don’t even speak the language of their country.” 

“Congress must pass the Dream Act to create a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients. In the meantime, CMS must not enact this proposed rule. Removing ACA eligibility undermines the law’s purpose, contravenes President Trump’s priorities, and jeopardizes the health and stability of hundreds of thousands of immigrant families,” the lawmakers concluded.

The letter is cosigned by U.S. Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Ed Markey (D-MA), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Brian Schatz, Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Peter Welch (D-VT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Patty Murray (D-WA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (D-FL), Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), Maxine Dexter (D-OR), Adrian Espaillat (D-NY), Grace Meng (D-NY), Frederica Wilson (D-FL), Chuy Garcia (D-IL), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Shri Thaneder (D-MI), Juan Vargas (D-CA), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Maxine Waters (D-CA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Paul Tonko (D-NY), Scott Peters (D-CA), Deborah Ross (D-NC), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Becca Balint (D-VT), Judy Chu (D-CA), Hank Johnson (D-GA), Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), Robert Garcia (D-CA), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Sean Casten (D-IL), Dan Goldman (D-NY), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Yvette Clark (D-NY), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Gerald Connoly (D-VA), Suzanna Bonamici (D-OR), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Julia Brownley (D-CA), Raul Ruiz (D-CA), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Andrea Salinas (D-OR), Gabe Amo (D-RI), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Lateefah Simon (D-CA), James McGovern (D-MA), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Robin Kelly (D-IL), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), Julie Johnson (D-TX), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Kelly Morrison (D-MN), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Lori Trahan (D-MA), Nanette Diaz Barragan (D-CA), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Andre Carson (D-IN), Mark Takan (D-CA), Jason Crow (D-CO), Lou Correa (D-CA), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Danny Davis (D-IL), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Sarah Elfreth (D-MD), Veronica Escobar (D-TX), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Angie Craig (D-MN), Sarah McBride (D-DE), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), Ritchie Torres (D-NY), John Larson (D-CT), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Darren Soto (D-FL), Wesley Bell (D-MO), Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), Sam Liccardo (D-CA), Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM), Adam Smith (D-WA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Greg Casar (D-TX), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Diana Degette (D-CO), Luz Rivas (D-CA), Greg Landsman (D-OH), and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). 

The full letter can be read here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), along with U.S. Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), led 117 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. expressing strong opposition to the department’s proposal to reverse Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace eligibility for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, a move that would significantly restrict access to affordable health coverage.

“The ACA makes all lawfully present immigrants eligible for marketplace coverage. When the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) first established the regulatory definition of lawfully present immigrants in 2010, it included all deferred action recipients, consistent with longstanding federal policies for Social Security benefits and driver’s licenses under the REAL ID Act. However, in 2012, the agency, without any statutory justification, added an exclusion for DACA recipients. We believe CMS made the wrong decision, arbitrarily excluding hundreds of thousands of immigrant youth from health coverage despite Congress’s intent in passing the ACA to widely expand access to health care,” the lawmakers wrote. 

In 2024, HHS finalized a rule correcting this error which resulted in ACA Marketplace and subsidy eligibility being granted to DACA recipients, “Prior to this rule, DACA recipients were nearly five times more likely to be uninsured compared to their U.S. born peers. The proposed regulation would reverse course and tear health coverage away from DACA recipients who have only had eligibility for less than a year.”

The lawmakers highlighted that President Trump has repeatedly recognized the value of DREAMers. In December 2024, President Trump made clear that Congress must “do something about the Dreamers, because these are people that have been brought here at a very young age, and many of these are middle-aged people now, they don’t even speak the language of their country.” 

“We agree with President Trump that Congress must pass the DREAM Act to create a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients. In the meantime, CMS must not enact this proposed rule. Removing ACA eligibility undermines the law’s purpose, contravenes President Trump’s priorities, and jeopardizes the health and stability of hundreds of thousands of immigrant families,” the lawmakers concluded.

The letter is cosigned by U.S. Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Ed Markey (D-MA), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Brian Schatz, Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Peter Welch (D-VT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Patty Murray (D-WA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (D-FL), Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), Maxine Dexter (D-OR), Adrian Espaillat (D-NY), Grace Meng (D-NY), Frederica Wilson (D-FL), Chuy Garcia (D-IL), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Shri Thaneder (D-MI), Juan Vargas (D-CA), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Maxine Waters (D-CA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Paul Tonko (D-NY), Scott Peters (D-CA), Deborah Ross (D-NC), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Becca Balint (D-VT), Judy Chu (D-CA), Hank Johnson (D-GA), Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), Robert Garcia (D-CA), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Sean Casten (D-IL), Dan Goldman (D-NY), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Yvette Clark (D-NY), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Gerald Connoly (D-VA), Suzanna Bonamici (D-OR), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Julia Brownley (D-CA), Raul Ruiz (D-CA), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Andrea Salinas (D-OR), Gabe Amo (D-RI), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Lateefah Simon (D-CA), James McGovern (D-MA), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Robin Kelly (D-IL), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), Julie Johnson (D-TX), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Kelly Morrison (D-MN), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Lori Trahan (D-MA), Nanette Diaz Barragan (D-CA), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Andre Carson (D-IN), Mark Takan (D-CA), Jason Crow (D-CO), Lou Correa (D-CA), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Danny Davis (D-IL), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Sarah Elfreth (D-MD), Veronica Escobar (D-TX), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Angie Craig (D-MN), Sarah McBride (D-DE), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), Ritchie Torres (D-NY), John Larson (D-CT), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Darren Soto (D-FL), Wesley Bell (D-MO), Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), Sam Liccardo (D-CA), Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM), Adam Smith (D-WA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Greg Casar (D-TX), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Diana Degette (D-CO), Luz Rivas (D-CA), Greg Landsman (D-OH), and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). 

To read the full text of the letter, click here.

Issues: Health Care, Immigration

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Donald Norcross (1st District of New Jersey)

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Today, the office of Congressman Donald Norcross issued an update from his doctor on the Congressman’s recent medical event.

“Congressman Donald W. Norcross was transferred to Cooper University Health Care on Monday, April 7th following a medical incident that necessitated his hospitalization in Raleigh, NC.  Upon his arrival at Cooper, he was diagnosed with a gallbladder infection known as cholangitis that had progressed to sepsis,” said Dr. Eric Kupersmith, Chief Physician Executive at Cooper University Health Care. “The Cooper medical team was able to remove the gallstone and is treating the infection and its complications. Congressman Norcross is responding well to treatment, but faces an extended recovery that could require physical rehabilitation. He remains in intensive care.”

While Congressman Norcross recovers, his offices in New Jersey’s First Congressional District and in Washington, DC remain open and available to constituents.  The Congressman is in regular contact with members of his staff and is monitoring circumstances in the Capitol and in the district. He and his family have been touched by the outpouring of support and well-wishes.

His office will release further information as warranted.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference for Save Social Security Day of Action. Today, House and Senate Democrats are in their own communities holding events to mobilize Americans from every corner of the United States to push back on Donald Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE’s cuts to Social Security.

LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. All across America, House Democrats and Senate Democrats are holding a Save Social Security Day of Action. Why? Social Security here in New York City and across the country faces an unprecedented assault, the likes of which have not been seen since 2005, when former President George W. Bush tried to privatize it. Donald Trump, Elon Musk and House Republicans think that Social Security is a Ponzi Scheme. Social Security is not a Ponzi Scheme. It is an earned benefit. Hardworking New Yorkers pay into Social Security and have done so throughout their entire working life. They’ve earned their Social Security benefits, work hard for these Social Security benefits and deserve their Social Security benefits.

It is unacceptable, unconscionable and un-American that Donald Trump, Elon Musk and House Republicans are dismantling and closing Social Security offices, jacking up wait times and preventing hardworking Americans from securing their benefits. Our Save Social Security Day of Action will take place throughout America to raise awareness of the unprecedented assault against Social Security here in New York City and throughout the country, and to make clear that we are going to do everything possible to protect Social Security and strengthen Social Security so that the American people receive the earned benefit that they deserve.

Full press conference can be watched here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Know Your Immigration Rights

If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes.

Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You do not have to open your door until you see a valid warrant to enter your home or search your belongings.

Your right to remain silent: The Fifth Amendment protects your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. You are not required to share any personal information such as your place of birth, immigration status or criminal history.

Always consult an attorney: You have a right to speak with an attorney. You do not have to sign anything or hand officials any documents without speaking to an attorney. Try to identify and consult one in advance.

The New York City Office of Civil Justice and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) support a variety of free immigration legal services through local nonprofit legal organizations. To access these resources, dial 311 and say “Action NYC,” call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or visit MOIA’s website.

Learn more here: KNOW YOUR IMMIGRATION RIGHTS  – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04)

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released an op-ed on Tax Day warning of the disastrous consequences if Congress does not extend the tax cuts passed in 2017 under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Read the op-ed here or below:

This Tax Day, remember: if Democrats in Congress have their way, Americans will see the largest middle-class tax hike in history come next year.

That’s because the Trump tax cuts Republicans passed in 2017 are set to expire this December. Unless Congress intervenes, the average American will see a 22% increase in their taxes. For the average family of four, that means a $1,700 hike, and a Child Tax Credit that’s slashed in half for 40 million households.

The big picture for the American economy would be just as bad. Over 26 million businesses would see their federal tax rate jump to 43%, and we’d lose nearly six million jobs and $1 trillion in GDP. By every metric, allowing the Trump tax cuts to expire would be devastating for our nation and its economy.

Thankfully, last week, House Republicans took a critical step to ensure this doesn’t happen. The budget resolution we passed lays the groundwork to extend the 2017 tax cuts and rein in wasteful spending so Americans can keep more of their hard-earned money.

Right on cue, all the Left’s familiar voices trotted out the same tired talking point: “it’s just a tax break for the rich.” Of course, those voices are lying. In the aftermath of the 2017 tax cuts, middle-class families actually came out ahead. Even the left-leaning Tax Policy Center found that over 90% of middle-income earners enjoyed a tax decrease – and an economy with much greater opportunity. There were millions of new jobs, revenues were spiking, and incomes were rising in every metro area across the country for the first time in three decades. In just two years, median household incomes jumped by $5,000 – more than in the previous eight years combined.

Americans experienced the greatest economy under President Trump because we followed a simple formula for success: we produced energy at home, cut regulations, reduced the size and scope of government, and cut taxes for working families and businesses.

After four years of Bidenomics failing the American people, our country needs a new direction. Congressional Republicans are working closely with the Trump Administration to bring back the growth and prosperity everyone remembers. That starts with keeping taxes low for American families and the businesses that power our economy.

Our best days are still ahead of us.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Frederica S Wilson (24th District of Florida)

Today, the City of North Miami Beach will consider removing fluoride from its drinking water. On April 11, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson sent a letter to the City of North Miami Beach Mayor, Michael Joseph, urging the City of North Miami Beach to keep fluoride in its drinking water ahead of their Tuesday City Commission Meeting. Click here to see the letter.

Last week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson also issued her support for keeping fluoride in Miami-Dade County’s drinking water. Click here to see her statement.

Full Letter Text to North Miami Beach

Dear Mayor Joseph:

Thank you for reaching out to me regarding your concerns about the ongoing debate surrounding the fluoridation of drinking water and its impact on children and our community as a whole. I share your concerns, and I have been—and continue to be—very vocal about the risks and potential harm that could result from removing fluoride from our water supply.  

It is truly unfortunate, and even difficult to believe, that after so many years of documented success demonstrating the positive impact of fluoridation—including dramatic improvements in dental health and the prevention of childhood cavities—this issue has become politicized. Decades of scientific research have consistently shown that fluoridation is one of the most effective and affordable public health measures. It not only protects oral health by strengthening teeth and preventing decay, but also significantly reduces other costs associated with poor dental health, such as the need for dentures, surgeries, hospitalizations, missed school and workdays, and even the emotional toll of low self-esteem.  

Together, we represent some of the largest minority communities—many of whom are either unserved or underserved and lack access to convenient, affordable health and dental care. Many individuals in these communities are not adequately informed about proper oral hygiene practices and lack access to the foods, toothpaste, and mouthwash that support good oral health. Opportunities to expand education and awareness around oral health, along with increased access to community dental services, deserve our highest level of continued support.  

We are fortunate to have the support of our Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, on this important issue.   

The Mayor recently convened a panel of dental and medical experts who refuted claims that our water is unsafe due to fluoridation. They strongly support the continued use of fluoridation as a means of improving dental health. For the good of our entire community—especially those we serve—we, too, must stand up and make our voices heard in support of fluoridation.

Sincerely,  

Frederica S. Wilson 

Member of Congress  

CC: North Miami Beach City Commission

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Frederica S Wilson (24th District of Florida)

ICYMI: Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Urges Mayor Levine Cava to Veto Fluoride Resolution

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (21st District of New York)

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17)

April 15, 2025 | Press ReleasesWASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) yesterday introduced the Family Business Legacy Act to bring parity to the tax code between estate and gift taxes.This bill will clarify the tax code for small and family-owned businesses after more than a decade of undue burdens and confusion. In 2010, the Internal Revenue Service exploited ambiguities in the law to try and impose a gift tax on donations to 501(c)(4) organizations. Congress responded by passing the Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act (PATH) in 2015 to roll back this overreach by the IRS. Ten years later, additional action is needed to prevent the IRS from potentially using the estate tax to penalize small and family-owned businesses. The Family Business Legacy Act solves this problem by establishing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations to protect small and family-owned businesses from unfair gift taxation by the IRS. “Small and family-owned businesses do more than just create jobs. Their support to charitable organizations and causes represents the best of the American spirit,” said Rep. Steube. “Restoring parity between state and federal tax laws not only makes good business sense, but also reaffirms the critical role that small and family-owned enterprises play in our society. My bill will guarantee contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations are no longer subjected to gift taxes.”Rep. Steube is co-leading this legislation alongside Representative Rich McCormick (R-Ga.).Supporting organizations include: National Taxpayers Union, Taxpayers Protection Alliance, Americans for Limited Government, American Commitment, Center for a Free Economy, Center for Individual Freedom, Consumer Action for a Strong Economy, Frontiers of Freedom, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, American Association of Senior Citizens, and 60 Plus AssociationCenter for a Free Economy“CFE applauds Congressman Steube for helping to simplify the estate and gift tax system. In 2015, Congress clarified that gifts to 501c4 and similar organizations will not count against a taxpayer’s gift tax exemption. A similar clarification for estates is now needed, and this bill provides certainty to family businesses hoping to carry on their legacy through bequests to the organizations of their choice. As a tax practitioner and enrolled agent, I appreciate Congressman Steube’s efforts to simplify the tax code and provide predictability to the small businesses that I work with.” –Ryan Ellis, President, Center for a Free EconomyConsumer Action for a Strong Economy “The Family Business Legacy Act strikes a balance between supporting small businesses and maintaining transparency in our tax system. By allowing donations to trusted nonprofit organizations without estate tax penalties, it empowers business owners to give back while preserving their long-term plans. Simplifying the tax code also benefits consumers by promoting stable, community-rooted enterprises.” —Matthew Kandrach, President, Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Family Business Coalition“The Family Business Legacy Act will simplify the current estate and gift tax laws to ensure that families are able to donate to organizations of their choice through gifts or bequests. While the 2015 PATH Act clarified that families may gift to 501c4, c5, and c6 organizations, similar clarification is needed for estates. We applaud Congressman Steube for working to streamline the tax code for family-owned businesses across the country.” —Palmer Schoening, Chairman, Family Business CoalitionNational Taxpayers Union“The Family Business Legacy Act is a much needed, commonsense reform that protects taxpayers from unnecessary complexity and unintended penalties. By clarifying that donations to 501(c)(4), (5), and (6) organizations don’t count against the estate tax exemption, it ensures fairness and supports civic engagement. Aligning gift and estate tax laws also streamlines planning, reducing burdens for hardworking families and small business owners alike.” —Brandon Arnold, Executive Vice President, National Taxpayers Union Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council “SBE Council is proud to support the Family Business Legacy Act which ensures that small business owners can support the causes that matter to them, without risking their estate tax exemption. By aligning gift tax laws with estate tax laws, the bill simplifies succession planning, making it easier for family businesses to prepare for the future. This clarity is essential for those looking to pass their businesses on to the next generation with confidence.” —Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council Taxpayers Protection Alliance“The Taxpayers Protection Alliance strongly supports Rep. Greg Steube’s Family Business Legacy Act, which would allow for an estate tax deduction for charitable contributions. Complying with current estate tax law costs American families billions of dollars per year and destroys intergenerational wealth building, forcing some families to sell assets. The FBLA creates much-needed parity between gift taxes and estate taxes, providing predictability and tax simplification for the next generation, while supporting taxpayers’ First Amendment right to donate to organizations they support.” —David Williams, President, Taxpayers Protection AllianceRead full bill text here.