On the recordSeptember 13, 2022
I rise and add my voice to support H.R. 7846. I thank Ranking Member Bost, Chairman Takano, and especially Ranking Member Nehls on this subcommittee for his great work on it. I would also like to add my voice in support of H.R. 7939. I am honored to speak today in support of our military servicemembers and their families. America's warriors are always on the move, and their spouses often change duty stations every 2 to 3 years in order to keep their families together and remain close in supporting their servicemembers. Requiring the spouses of servicemembers to operate under entirely arbitrary tax standards prioritizes bureaucracy over bravery and undermines the support we provide our servicemen and -women. That is why I am deeply grateful for the support of many of my colleagues who joined me in introducing the important language of the Military Spouse Tax Act into H.R. 7939, the Student Veteran Emergency Relief Act, ensuring that military spouses will be able to keep their home domicile for State income tax purposes if they so choose. This policy change provides much-needed financial stability to the families of those risking their lives in defense of our lives and liberties.
