{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/04/22/id-b58d256e-6855-46ca-b843-0344acb48600/", "Congressman Fulcher & Governor Little Push Back Against Provision Preventing State Tax Reductions", "2021-04-22", "2021", "2021-04", "Republican", "House", "ID", "Russ Fulcher", "F000469", "fulcher.house.gov", "fulcher", "https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "Contact:\n\nAlexah Rogge\n\n202-225-6611\n\nalexah.rogge@mail.house.gov\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Russ Fulcher and Governor Brad Little are working in conjunction to push back against a specific provision in the Biden Administrations \u2018American Rescue Plan Act,\u2019 the massive spending bill signed into law earlier this year. Their focus is on a specific stipulation preventing reductions in state taxes through 2024.\n\nCongressman Fulcher is working with his colleagues in Congress to overcome this punitive restriction which removes Idaho\u2019s ability to determine its own tax relief. First, cosponsoring the \u2018Let States Cut Taxes Act\u2018 to immediately suspend a portion of the \u2018American Rescue Plan Act\u2019 that restricts net tax revenue changes to state budgets. Under President Biden\u2019s plan, \u201cA State or territory shall not use the funds provided under this section or transferred\u2026to either directly or indirectly offset a reduction in the net tax revenue.\u201d\n\nCongressman Fulcher said, \u201cIdaho took prescriptive action to ensure positive growth out of the most dire economic downturn since the Great Depression\u2013 and simultaneously ensure Idahoans receive every available tool to build back a stronger Idaho. The \u2018American Rescue Plan Act\u2019 disregards these prudent budgetary actions taken by Governor Little and state legislators, and prevents Idahoans from reaping the benefits of living in a fiscally-responsible state.\u201d\n\nGovernor Little joined this effort by publishing an editorial on the impact of President Biden\u2019s American Rescue Plan Act, and this specific provision, on Idahoans.\n\nGovernor Little commented, \u201cIdaho should not have to subsidize poorly managed states simply because we are using our record budget surplus to pursue historic tax relief for our citizens. We achieved our record budget surplus after years of responsible, conservative governing and quick action during the pandemic. Simply put, any future federal relief funds directed to states should be allocated fairly.\u201d\n\nIn addition, Congressman Fulcher joined a letter to President Biden requesting termination of any further federal imposition upon unlawful state tax authority. The letter is similarly centered around the Administration\u2019s overreach on well-run states.\n\n\u201cSuccessful states with healthy, vibrant, and growing economies should not be restricted from letting taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned money,\u201d added Congressman Fulcher. \u201cThere is a stark difference between Idaho\u2019s balanced budget amendment and the budgets of liberal, poorly managed states that can\u2019t control their own spending.\u201d\n\nCongressman Russ Fulcher and Governor Brad Little say they plan to diligently work together on this effort to preserve Idaho\u2019s state sovereignty.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:42:19Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/04/22/id-b58d256e-6855-46ca-b843-0344acb48600/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.1872537434101105, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}