by Rachel del Guidice “If I hear any more Democrats talking about ‘the bottom rate is going up,’ I’ll remind them they might want to contact Vice President Joe Biden, Vice President Al Gore, perhaps Secretary John Kerry, because they voted with President [Ronald] Reagan to lower that 11 percent rate to zero, just as we are lowering the 10 percent rate to zero as well,” says Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas. More than 30 Senate Democrats voted for President Ronald Reagan’s Tax Reform Act of 1986—includi...
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Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, joined the Brian Kilmeade Show today to discuss the importance of passing the budget today so we can move forward with tax reform. Listen to the full interview below: Chairman Brady on the importance of the budget passing today's vote: It means everything. This is, the budget gives us the runway to land tax reform on in a big, bold way. Secondly, and I think most importantly, it makes sure that no party including the democrats ca...
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By Nicole Shupe Examiner editor Grimes County residents who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey may now apply for individual assistance, unemployment assistance and FEMA, courtesy of an amended Presidential Disaster Declaration. “Making sure Grimes County individuals and the communities can get help with disaster assistance is really important,” said U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady. “I credit the work of the Grimes County Judge, mayors and local officials in making sure we could make the case to be a...
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With true game-changing tax reform one step closer to the finish line with the 2018 budget resolution passing the House and scheduled for the Senate vote during the week of October 16th, Washington policy wonks have had a field day debating and clashing swords over the tax reform framework GOP leaders released last month. Unfortunately, lost in the muddle of their pie charts, graphs and projections is how all of this will impact America’s consumers. Consumer spending accounts for approximately 5...
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Not long ago, our president came before the American public and was blunt about the state of the federal tax code in this country. It’s “rigged,” he said loudly. The code “makes no sense” and “has to change.” He called on Congress to “simplify the system. Get rid of the loopholes,” and “lower the corporate tax rate” — one that ranks among the highest in the industrialized world. Although the words sound familiar, the president who delivered them might not be the one you’re thinking of: They’re f...
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Addresses Immediate Needs of Texas Families & Communities ________________________________________ After a late night meeting with leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives, and consulting with Governor Abbott, members of the Texas delegation have identified nearly $15 billion of emergency funding for Texas to be included in the emergency disaster funding bill that passed the House this afternoon. In a telephone call with members of the Texas Delegation, Governor Abbott expressed his commitme...
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Nearly $15 billion of emergency disaster funding for Texas has passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, including $11 billion to pay for anticipated claims for flood insurance for victims of Hurricane Harvey. U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX 8th District), along with members of a Texas delegation, released the following joint statement after passage of the disaster supplemental appropriations package. "Our top priority is to make sure money doesn't run out in the next few weeks for Te...
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The Woodlands Celebration of Excellence Gala themed “Midnight in the Garden” welcomed over 750 guests at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center Saturday, October 7. The 18th annual event, co-chaired by Jenny Coyle and Jena McCrann, was dedicated to honoring the 2017 Hometown Heroes and raising essential funds for Interfaith of The Woodlands. This year’s event surpassed all expectations raising $1.3 million for crisis assistance in South Montgomery County. Upon arrival, guests ...
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Posted by Bill Oliver Congressman Kevin Brady has announced the addition of Grimes County to the federal Hurricane Harvey disaster declaration for individual assistance. That means Grimes County property owners and residents impacted by the storm may now be eligible for FEMA help. Applications for individual assistance can be filed online or by telephone. The FEMA website is www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Phone numbers are 800-621-3362; those who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY...
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