Joe Crowley

Thank you for holding this hearing today.

The consequence as it pertains to the taxpayer as well.

I think for the integrity of the program itself, we need to be vigilant, mindful, but also understand, I think, the complexities in terms of the clientele.

Before his confirmation, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin promised that there would be no absolute tax cut for the upper class.

We need comprehensive tax reform that provides benefits to the middle class and that does not raise the national debt.

Here we go again. The majority thinks they have finally found the right combination of political giveaways to pass their bill, a bill that we have to remember still kicks 24 million Americans off their healthcare coverage. It still charges…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding to me. I want to recognize the bipartisan support for this resolution. It heartens me. I know of the great work of the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Bass) for quite some time, as well as others on…

He can and he should.

This is becoming of particular importance, as President Trump has now released his tax reform proposal.

We need an answer to the basic question who is President Trump fighting for, himself or the American people.

It is important information the American people deserve that nearly every president since the 1970s has released.

It is not tax reform, it is just a tax giveaway.

even though he promised to do so, he refuses to release those taxes, will not make good on that promise, as well.

This bill is a bad policy built on horrible process. Twenty-four million Americans will lose their coverage if this bill becomes law. Premiums and out-of-pocket expenses will skyrocket, especially for older Americans because of the age…

At the very least, even if he continues to hide behind the phony excuse of being under audit, he should release tax returns for 2016 as those are not under audit. Mr. Speaker, this resolution is not about partisanship. It is about America…

I appreciate that, Mr. Speaker. It is about America, Mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. For what purpose does the gentleman from New Jersey seek recognition? Does the gentleman wish to be heard on…

Under rule IX, clause 1, questions of the privileges of the House are ``those affecting the rights of the House collectively, its safety, dignity, and the integrity of its proceedings.'' I would argue there is nothing more of a threat to…

I think I have been toeing that line very closely. The SPEAKER pro tempore. A little bit over it.

I offer my resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the resolution. The Clerk read as follows: Resolution Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President shall immediately disclose his tax return…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on the motion to table will be followed by a 5-minute vote on suspending the rules and…

Yes, Mr. Speaker, I do. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York is recognized.

The form of the remainder of the resolution is as follows: Whereas, in the United States' system of checks and balances, Congress has a responsibility to hold the executive branch of government to the highest standard of transparency to…

Pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, I rise to give notice of my intent to raise a question of the privileges of the House. The form of the resolution is as follows: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President…

I appeal the ruling of the Chair. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is, Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the House? Motion to Table Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I have a motion at the desk. The SPEAKER pro…

Sweetheart deals? Since when is it a sweetheart deal to have a modicum of retirement for working poor and middle class people? That is a sweetheart deal? All I hear from the other side of the aisle is people talking about government…