USA Business Radio States across the country are beating revenue expectations as the new fiscal year begins, according to a survey released by the National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO). As reported by the Wall Street Journal, this survey from NASBO shows states’ expanding revenues are the result of “gains pegged to the expanding economy and help from the federal tax overhaul.” The GOP tax cuts, the first major overhaul of the federal tax code in 31 years, continue to expand the U...
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As published in The Daily Blaze Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement after introduction of a retooled tax relief package that is led by crucial disaster tax relief, enhancements to retirement and savings accounts, relief from various Obamacare taxes, bold IRS reform, and other tax provisions: “It’s irresponsible to wait until next year to deliver crucial tax relief for families in 14 states and territories struggling to recover from d...
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CONROE, TX - George H.W. Bush was a courageous war hero, Texas Congressman, an Ambassador, Director of the CIA, Vice President, and President of the United States. But I believe he would say his favorite title was husband to his beloved Bar, and greatest accomplishment was in raising children who serve their nation with equal dedication and patriotism. Our country and our state have lost a man of honor who leaves a legacy of love and service for his nation and his family. Cathy and I extend our ...
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement after Republican House members voted to elect Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as Minority Leader and Steve Scalise (R-LA) as Minority Whip for the 116th Congress: “Based on hard work and a strong belief in the American people, the efforts of House Republicans have led to a booming economy, more jobs, higher wages, and real tax relief for American families, workers and small businesses. We delivered on tax cuts and regu...
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Last week, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX08) hosted the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce in our nation’s capital. During their time in Washington, the Chamber met with Congressman Brady, Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, and federal agency officials to discuss how tax reform is benefiting the Conroe community and other shared priorities such as workforce development.
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The Brady Briefing is a regular feature of USA Daily Times. In this issue, Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) focuses on continued progress for Tax Reform 2.0, the progress in dealing with the opioid crisis, the trade situation with China, and veteran issues.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier this month, the nonpartisan Tax Foundation released a new analysis projecting the number of new full-time jobs that will be created in each state over the next decade due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The report finds that “from 2018 to 2025, the country should expect to see over 1.44 million new full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs created.” Just this year, Texas has seen over 18,000 full-time jobs and should expect to see 121,671 jobs added through 2025. Every state will ...
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement after voting for a resolution stating that a carbon tax would serve to undermine American jobs and increase energy costs in our country: "A carbon tax is a job-killing policy that will stunt our economic growth and increase the cost of living for all Americans. I am proud that the United States has led the world in reducing carbon emissions for ten years without the presence of a carbon tax. I am confid...
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Republicans should take a cue and pass legislation to bar the IRS from such donor-detail collection while they still control the House and Senate.
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By: Charles Frantes Immigration policy, welfare reform, and trade specialization will be upcoming topics of legislative focus to address the seven million jobs in the US that can’t be filled today, according to Chairman Kevin Brady (TX CD-08) in recent remarks. "At the end of the day, to use an energy expression, it’s going to have to be an all of the above strategy," he said. His remarks were delivered at an annual Energy Forum sponsored by Calvetti Ferguson in Houston on May 29. “I can’t find ...
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