One step closer: Congress moves to protect 2017 tax cuts

Recently, the U.S. Senate took bold action to protect Americans from a painful tax hike.

After a lengthy session, the Senate passed its version of the budget resolution — a critical move in the process to extend the 2017 Trump tax cuts. If successful, this could save families like yours hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the years ahead.

But let’s be clear: This vote isn’t the end of the road. There’s still a long way to go, and with razor-thin majorities in the House and the Senate, we need to stay focused.

At Americans for Prosperity, we applaud the Senate’s vote.

But we won’t stop here. We’re mobilizing our grassroots army to make sure these tax cuts live on and that you continue to keep more of what you earn.

What just happened?

Congressional procedure isn’t exciting — but this vote matters. Why? Because it’s about your bottom line.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Budget reconciliation is a special tool that allows certain bills to pass with a simple majority — no need to clear the usual 60-vote filibuster hurdle.
• That matters because there aren’t 60 Senate votes to extend the tax cuts, so reconciliation is the only path to success.
• Senate passage of this budget resolution was a major step in the process — just one of the many difficult steps to come.

A big thank you

Doing the right thing takes courage — especially when the pressure’s on. That’s why AFP is recognizing the following senators for standing strong, staying true to their principles, and doing what’s right when it mattered most:

• Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho
• Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La.
• Sen. John Kennedy, R-La.
• Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.
• Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah
• Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis.

Their votes are critical in this fight. Their constituents need to know that their senators voted to keep their taxes lower.

We applaud and thank leaders in Congress, like Sen. Crapo, who are leading the way not just for Idaho but for all Americans:

This is what Sen. Crapo had to say about the key budget resolution the senate just passed:

“This budget resolution lays the groundwork to prevent an over-$4 trillion tax hike on American families and businesses; to make those tax cuts permanent, providing the certainty businesses need to make long-term investments and the stability families need as they save for the future; and to provide additional middle-class tax relief.”

Why this matters

Congressional drama might be interesting if you’re a political junkie — but this isn’t just politics. It affects you personally.

If Washington fails to renew the 2017 Trump tax cuts, here’s what’s at stake:

• The average American family will pay $1,500 more in taxes every year.
• 60% of Americans will see their taxes go up.
• Small businesses will face higher tax bills, making it harder to hire and grow.
• Filing taxes will get more complicated, with the standard deduction cut in half.
• Thousands of jobs could be lost as businesses have less to reinvest in the economy.

This is about protecting the prosperity of millions of Americans. That’s why this vote was so important.

Let’s keep going

The Senate vote was a win, but we’re not across the finish line yet. AFP will keep fighting alongside our grassroots supporters for the pro-growth economic policies we all agree on. That includes extending the 2017 tax cuts.

Together, we can make sure Washington is working for you.

Click here to join our nationwide movement to keep taxes low and to protect your prosperity.