Tax and Appropriations

Today, Democrats and Republicans in the House came together to pass legislation supporting the work of our men and women in uniform. 

The Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) analysis of President Trump’s budget proposal exposes just how hazardous this Administration’s policies would be to the long-term fiscal stability of this country.

Nearly three months after their deadline to complete action on a budget, House Republicans have yet to even propose their budget resolution. 

It seems tension and frustration among House Republicans is at an all-time high. Today’s GOP Quote of the Day comes from Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR) on Republicans’ inability to govern.

By postponing their budget markup for FY2018, House Republicans will place an already-late process even further behind schedule, risking a shutdown in September if appropriations are not completed on time. 

A look at this morning’s previews of Speaker Ryan’s “major speech” on tax reform shows it will be light on specifics and substance. Sounds kind of like a certain one-page proposal a certain President released…

From the New York Times:

Your ever-helpful Democratic Whip press shop thought we’d send you a few questions to ask Speaker Ryan at his tax reform speech this afternoon (you’re welcome):

Republicans blew past their April 15 deadline months ago, and they are still haven’t proposed a budget for fiscal year 2018. What’s holding them up? Their deep internal divisions, of course. Republicans didn’t pass a budget last year, and prospects are starting to dim this year as their conference continues to feud among themselves.