User Clip: Rep. John Lewis Supports Taxpayer First Act

Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) supports H.R. 3151, the Taxpayer First Act, which modernizes the IRS and protects low-income taxpayers.

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Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of House bill 3151, as amended, the Taxpayer First Act. Mr. Speaker, this is not a Republican or a Democratic bill – it is an American one.

Let me begin by thanking Chairman Neal, Ranking Member Brady, the Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Kelly, and all Members who joined us on this bill.

I would also like to recognize Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Wyden, and their staff, who were our Senate partners on this necessary effort. In particular, I would like to thank our staff for their hard and great and good work.

Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the process and the product. The record must be clear: Members of the House and the Senate spent many years researching ideas to help taxpayers. The Oversight Subcommittee held 14 hearings and ro close