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| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-jenkins-floor-speech-on-the-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act2/ | Congresswoman Jenkins' Floor Speech on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act | 2017-12-19 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, the House of Representatives passed the conference report on H.R. 1 the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act with a vote of 227-203 which will reform our broken tax code. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, made the following remarks on the House floor: (Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlNlQB4QbZs) I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise today to be a voice for Kansans who know our status quo tax code no longer works for them; they know it doesnt work when it favors special interests over individuals, or when it causes Kansas factories to close, sending those jobs to other countries. I rise today, because Kansans know that without rejuvenated and sustained economic growth, we will never find the money to pay down our nations debt. Thats why I strongly support H.R. 1 which will close special interest loopholes and lower rates for everyone. Not just the rich, not just the poor. Everyone. Individuals in my district will see immediate tax relief with the doubling of the standard deduction and child tax credit. We also lessen the financial burden of education by keeping important college tax provisions and expanding access to 529 savings plans. On average, a family of four in my district will see a tax cut of just over $2,300 because of this bill. A fair and simpler tax code means every hard working family will see the tax relief and economic growth this country rightfully deserves. Thank you, and I yield back. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |