Cong. Darrel Issa Rejects Current Version of GOP Tax Reform Bill

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Cong. Darrel Issa

U.S. Congressman Darrell Issa of California expressed opposition on the current version on the GOP tax reform bill.

Issa is the first Republican in the California congressional delegation to reject the tax plan introduced by his party leaders.

House Speaker Paul Ryan and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady co-sponsored the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. According to them, the legislation will reduce taxes for the middle-class, small businesses, and corporations. It will promote strong economic growth and simplifies the country’s tax code.

GOP tax reform bill needs improvement

However, Cong. Issa is not convinced that the current form of the GOP tax reform bill is beneficial to all Americans. He told the LA Times, I think we can do better than this.” The congressman is concerned that the current form of the GOP tax reform bill will hurt his constituents.

Cong. Issa said may people in his district will see a tax increase under the GOP tax legislation. He noted that the bill in its original form provides “tax reduction over and above those that stimulate the economy.”