Rep. Calvert Votes to Advance Process Protecting Americans from Huge Tax Increases

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along with a majority (216 to 214) of the House of Representatives to pass the Senate Amendment to H. Con. Res. 14 – the FY25 Budget Resolution. The passage of the resolution activates the budget reconciliation process, which will allow subsequent tax and spending legislation to be passed by a simple majority vote in the Senate.
 
“Today’s vote moves us one step closer to preventing a massive tax increase on American families and job creators,” said Rep. Calvert. “The last thing Riverside County families can afford is a huge tax increase, which is exactly what will happen if Congress fails to extend the tax cuts that are expiring this year. In addition to increasing disposable income, Republicans intend to use the reconciliation process to enhance our national security by providing critical resources to equip our military and secure the southern border. Democrats who want to raise taxes on families and oppose our efforts to secure the border continue to lie and mislead Americans about this budget process. Let me be crystal clear – nothing approved by the House today changes any benefits for our safety net programs, including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans’ benefits.”

 
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