House Passes Bill to Protect Trump Tax Cuts in D.C.
Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives has approved a bill aimed at preventing the local government of Washington, D.C., from obstructing key parts of President Trump’s tax reforms.
The D.C. city council, which leans left, had previously passed a measure designed to block certain aspects of the tax law, citing concerns about potential reductions in city revenue. These blocked policies included the elimination of taxes on tips and overtime wages, as well as targeted tax cuts for businesses.
Representative Brandon Gill of Texas spearheaded the bill, which passed the House along party lines. Gill emphasized that the goal is to ensure that working-class families, not the government, benefit from these tax cuts.
“Republicans believe in empowering families by allowing them to keep more of their hard-earned money,” Gill stated.
D.C. typically aligns its tax code with federal regulations. However, local officials, including Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, argue that fully implementing the Trump tax bill would lead to a significant revenue loss for the city.
Republicans counter that the D.C. government’s opposition is politically motivated and detrimental to the city’s residents. They maintain that the tax cuts are designed to stimulate economic growth and provide relief to working families.
Gill explained that the bill aims to prevent D.C. from isolating itself from broader tax policies, ensuring that residents can benefit from provisions like the elimination of taxes on tips and overtime pay.
Congress retains the authority to overturn local D.C. laws, thanks to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973. If the bill passes both the House and Senate, it could potentially affect D.C. residents who are already filing their tax returns.
