John Rutherford: “I want to thank my good friend from central Florida, Ted Yoho, and I have had those same conversations with constituents…”

“I want to thank my good friend from central Florida, Ted Yoho, and I have had those same conversations with constituents back home. The gentleman is absolutely right. They don't think it is crumbs. It is very significant in their lives. And I can tell you, as a freshman, I was very proud to be here at a very historic moment. And I think this Congress can be very proud of what was accomplished through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act because it is truly impacting on people's lives. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this time to thank all of my colleagues from Florida who joined with me this evening to highlight the successes of this historic tax reform. Across the Nation and back home in Florida, we have seen the incredible impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. More than 500 companies have announced pay raises, bonuses, increased 401(k) contributions, or even lower utility rates. Direct bonus announcements have reached over $4 billion across the Nation. Mr. Speaker, that is $4 billion in direct bonuses to employees all across this Nation. That $4 billion is going back into our economy and into the hands of hardworking Americans rather than to the IRS. Folks, this is just the beginning. Mr. Speaker, as I said earlier, and as my good friend from central Florida said, these are not crumbs. These are loaves of bread for countless Americans who have been living paycheck to paycheck, unsure about how they would be able to feed their families.…”