{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/07/24/new-economy-tax-team-meets-to-address-challenges-facing-gig-workers/", "New Economy Tax Team Meets to Address Challenges Facing Gig Workers", "2024-07-24", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Issues facing a growing class of workers and small businesses in the gig economy were examined by the New Economy Tax Team, with special attention given to the upcoming 2025 tax negotiations. The New Economy Tax Team, under the leadership of Congressman David Schweikert [AZ-01], is upholding the promise of Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith [MO-08] in identifying and developing legislative proposals that build on the success of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act while devising a tax code that puts the \u2018New Economy\u2019 in a position to benefit communities and workers across the country.\n\nThe United States has a long history of encouraging entrepreneurship, business creation, and innovation. Heading into the 2025 tax cliff, it\u2019s imperative we examine matters affecting an estimated 18.7% (JCT), with some estimates as high as 36%, of the American workforce participating in the gig economy.\n\n\u201cAmerican ingenuity is best served when the government allows the mom-and-pop shop, as well as the budding entrepreneur, to strike out on their own and create something new and valuable, ultimately driving economic growth,\u201d said Tax Team Chairman, Congressman David Schweikert.\n\n\u201cI thank Chairman Schweikert for convening important stakeholders for a roundtable with the New Economy Tax Team,\u201d said Congresswoman Carol Miller [WV-01]. \u201cAs we prepare to extend President Trump\u2019s Tax Cuts, one focus should certainly be on improving the code for gig workers and the internet economy to meet the needs of our constituents. I\u2019ve long been a supporter of gig workers and small businesses owners, including sponsoring the essential The Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act, which would restore the 1099-K threshold.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhile Democrats are focused on finding new ways to tax hardworking Americans, I\u2019m grateful to serve as Vice Chair of our forward-thinking tax team as we work to support the innovative new sectors of our economy by improving the tax code,\u201d said Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne [TX-24].\n\n\u201cI\u2019m grateful for my friend Rep. David Schweikert\u2019s leadership on the Ways and Means New Economy Tax Team. In our latest meeting we discussed the gig economy, ways to support our nation\u2019s small businesses and independent contractors,\u201d said Congressman Greg Murphy [NC-03]. \u201cI look forward to continuing our work to deliver smart tax policies that put more money into the pockets of hard-working folks across the country.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe New Economy Tax Team is dedicated to ensuring our tax code benefits hardworking families across the country,\u201d said Congresswoman Claudia Tenney [NY-24]. \u201cIt is essential we support emerging areas of the economy, particularly sectors and occupations engaged in innovative or nonstandard work, including independent contractors and self-employed small business owners, to allow them to succeed and promote economic growth.\u201d\n\nNonstandard or alternative work arrangements\u2014gig workers, independent contractors, freelancers, the self-employed, and remote workers\u2014continue to rise in the post-COVID world.\n\nWorkers want autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to supplement income. Small businesses want the flexibility to boost productivity and innovation alongside the certainty in tax compliance to avoid penalties and fines. The New Economy Tax Team, led by Congressman Schweikert has and will continue to work tirelessly and diligently to ensure the opportunity of prosperity for all Americans.\n\n###\n\nCongressman David Schweikert serves on the Ways and Means Committee and is the current Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. He is also the Vice Chairman on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, chairs the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Telehealth Caucus, Singapore Caucus, and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit.\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"]], "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://schweikert.house.gov/2024/07/24/new-economy-tax-team-meets-to-address-challenges-facing-gig-workers/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.7539700493216515, "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"}