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The House of Representatives passed Republicans' $1.5 trillion tax cut bill with no Democratic support and only one GOP defection. The Senate is expected to pass the bill as well, giving President Donald Trump his first signature legislative victory.
Here's how Arizona's delegation voted and what they had to say about the bill:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Congressman Biggs voted YES on the conference report and released the following statement:
"This is an historic day. We promised our constituents we would cut taxes and reform our outdated tax structure. Today, we honored those commitments. I applaud my colleagues who have worked for many months – and years – to accomplish this objective.
Conservatives cheered the House passage of historic tax reform legislation through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
The House passed the final tax reform legislation almost entirely on partisan lines. Twelve Republicans voted against the bill, while no Democrats voted for the tax reform legislation.
House Freedom Caucus chairman Mark Meadows (R-NC) cheered the tax reform's legislation, saying:
PHOENIX — The finish line is in sight for the $1.5 trillion tax legislation and U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona was optimistic about the outcome of Tuesday's vote.
"We're going to be voting on it [today] in the House … and I've been told [the Senate is] going to vote on it [Wednesday]," the Republican told KTAR 92.3 FM's Arizona's Morning News, hours before the vote, which passed 227-203.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the Senate would vote Tuesday evening.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Biggs introduced the "Let Lenders Lend Act," which permanently eliminates the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). Congressman Biggs released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to repeal the Obama administration's Open Internet Order rule (also known as net neutrality). Congressman Biggs released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, a House and Senate Conference Committee reached an agreement on their final tax reform package. This legislation will be reviewed by Congress in the coming days. Congressman Biggs released the following statement:
"I commend my colleagues for their hard work to merge the House and Senate versions of tax reform. In the next few days, I will read through this new bill to analyze the effects of these policies on my district. I hope that all Americans will benefit from tax breaks in our final bill."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will testify before the House Judiciary Committee. Congressman Biggs sits on this committee and will have an opportunity to question Mr. Rosenstein. Congressman Biggs released the following statement:
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