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On the recordFebruary 1, 2000
the family is the fundamental building block of society. Our Tax Code for too long has punished Americans for getting married. This year, 28 million American couples will be penalized an average of $1,400, simply for committing their lives to each other. It is past time to repeal the marriage tax penalty. In America, our tax policy should encourage family formation, not discourage it. Mr. Speaker, we need to eliminate the marriage tax penalty for all married couples, not just some. If the marriage tax penalty is bad policy, it is bad policy for everyone. I urge this body to completely repeal the marriage tax penalty and honor all American marriages, not just some.
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Joe Pitts
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Addressing the need to repeal the marriage tax penalty during a floor speech.

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