{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=4AB86170-7F49-41C2-8799-E4226CB2AE35", "Enzi says Senate budget supports tax reform to help American families", "2017-10-17", "2017", "2017-10", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Michael Enzi", "E000285", "www.enzi.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The U.S. Senate today began debate on the FY 2018 Budget Resolution focused on providing Congress with the tools it needs to enact tax reform to grow America\u2019s economy and strengthen hardworking families and small businesses. Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., said after years of stagnant growth, it is clear that the nation needs a simpler, fairer and more transparent tax system that will leave more dollars in the pockets of hardworking families.\u00a0\u00a0\r\n\u201cThis week, the Senate begins debating the budget blueprint to pursue long-overdue tax relief for families and job-creators that will jumpstart economic growth,\u201d Enzi said. \u201cIt is crucial that Congress approve this fiscal framework in order to eliminate the dated and stifling tax policies that are holding back our nation. The Senate budget sets the stage for pro-growth tax reform that will lower taxes on American families and job-creators by a net $1.5 trillion over 10 years. By keeping more money in the pockets of hardworking taxpayers and small businesses, these reforms \u2013 if done right \u2013 will boost investment, wages and productivity here at home.\u201d\r\nThe FY 2018 Budget Resolution:\r\n \r\nPROVIDES a path to balance by restraining federal spending, reducing tax burdens, and boosting economic growth.\r\n \r\n \r\nREDUCES spending by $5.1 trillion.\r\n \r\n \r\nPROVIDES reconciliation instructions to spur economic growth:\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nFinance Committee\u2014$1.5 trillion for comprehensive tax reform\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nEnergy and Natural Resources\u2014$1 billion in deficit reduction\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\nPROVIDES an on-budget surplus of $197 billion in 2027 as a result of fiscal constraint and economic growth.\r\n \r\n \r\n\u00a0PROVIDES maximum level of regular defense funding allowed under the law\u2014preventing sequestration cuts. The resolution includes a mechanism to adjust these levels if an agreement on revised funding levels is reached.\r\n \r\n \r\nREDUCES nondefense discretionary spending by $632 billion, consistent with previously agreed upon limits in the last conferenced budget resolution.\r\n \r\n \r\nHONORS Social Security\u2019s off-budget status.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "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://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=4AB86170-7F49-41C2-8799-E4226CB2AE35"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0289638303220272, "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"}