On the recordDecember 19, 2019
I thank my colleague, the gentleman from California (Mr. Thompson), for yielding. I rise today to defend the taxpayers of our country, people who believe in a strong America with great schools and great infrastructure. Madam Speaker, I launched ``12 Days of SALT'' last week to urge this House to lift the 2017 tax bill's $10,000 cap on the State and local tax deduction. Today is the 11th day of SALT. I have been on the floor for 11 days to talk about this. This is an issue of tax fairness, with people investing in their communities, in schools, and in infrastructure only to face double-taxation as the Federal Government punishes these efforts. The 2017 tax bill was an attack on New Jersey taxpayers. New Jersey already sends more money to Washington and gets back less than nearly every State in the country. Our bill will put money back in the pockets of our residents and communities, and not just in New Jersey. This bill provides relief for 13.1 million Americans. It also doubles the deduction for teachers' out-of-pocket expenses and creates a new deduction for first responders to offset work-related costs. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support tax relief to support our teachers and first responders and pass this bill.
