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RSC Statement on Tax Reform and Individual Mandate

November 14, 2017

Contact: Alexei Woltornist

Washington - The Republican Study Committee's Steering Committee, today, took an official position in support of the House's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) and released the following statement:

"We commend Chairman Brady for his hard work to draft tax reform that cuts rates, grows the economy, and simplifies the tax code. This bill is a major step in accomplishing the promise we've made to the American people.

Adding the repeal of the individual mandate to tax reform could be the most consequential step this Congress takes to date in fulfilling our promises to the American people to both reform the tax code and repeal Obamacare. We agree with President Donald Trump that it should be included.

Repealing the individual mandate is the right policy decision. It frees Americans to make their own health care decisions and saves over $300 billion.

It appears the Senate is keeping its promises. The House should do the same. Let's repeal the individual mandate and restart the process of repealing Obamacare.

Background: The Walker Amendment to be filed in the House Rules Committee today would repeal the individual mandate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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