Washington, D.C. – Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement following the historic passage of the first major tax reform legislation in more than three decades out of the Ways and Means Committee:

“For the first time in a generation, middle-income and hardworking Minnesotans are closer to a tax code that works for them, rather than against them,” said Congressman Paulsen. “Making the tax code clearer, simpler, and fairer will help create a healthier economy with more jobs and bigger paychecks. Mainstreet Minnesota small businesses will be able to hire more people and give their employees a raise. Our employers will be able to compete around the world selling American goods and services, and invest more in American headquarters, jobs, research, and innovation. And, families across Minnesota will have more money in their pockets to save for the future.” 

The tax reform proposal is set to go to the House floor next week.

Congressman Paulsen, a champion of small business and advocate of free enterprise, entrepreneurship, and innovation, serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, and is co-chair of the Congressional Medical Technology Caucus.

For more information on Congressman Paulsen’s work in Congress visit paulsen.house.gov. 

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