Louisiana Congressmen Garret Graves (R-Capital Region) and Ralph Abraham, M.D. (R-Alto) sent a letter today urging Senator Orrin Hatch, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, and Congressman Kevin Brady, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means to retain disaster tax relief language in the final product of negotiations currently underway in Washington to resolve differences… Read more »
In our weekly visit with Congressman Garret Graves, we covered a lot of ground…. everything from funding government through the end of the year, to his thoughts on statewide reciprocity on concealed carry to a bill he's sponsoring to deny back pay to convicted deserter Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. To listen click here Read more »
Congressman Garret Graves, (R-South Louisiana) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (H.R. 1). "Today's historic vote to modernize our tax code will help hardworking Louisianans keep more of their paychecks. The bill also strips loopholes, bailouts and handouts while improving the global competitiveness of U.S. small… Read more »
In his weekly visit with Talk 107.3's Kevin & Bill, Mr. Graves addresses why he voted AGAINST a flood insurance reform bill, updates us on the status the Republican tax reforms and other topics. Read more »
With the release of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Americans are trying to understand how these tax changes would impact their families. The pro-growth tax plan would simplify the tax code by eliminating most itemized deductions, while reducing marginal tax rates.Using the Tax Foundation's Taxes and Growth (TAG) macroeconomic tax model, one analysis found that the "the plan would… Read more »
Yesterday, Republican members introduced the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The bill will deliver real tax relief to Americans across the country – especially low- and middle-income Americans who have been struggling for far too long to earn a raise and get ahead.
Many organizations also shared statements supporting the Tax Cuts and Jobs… Read more »
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is designed to deliver much-needed tax relief to millions of families, help our workers and job creators compete and win here at home and around the world, and make the tax code simpler and fairer for all Americans. It will fuel economic growth – leading to more jobs, fairer taxes, and bigger paychecks for generations to come.Below are responses to some… Read more »
The "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" is the House Republicans' bill to rewrite the tax code for the first time in more than 30 years. Read the bill here.
POLICY HIGHLIGHTS | The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act
U.S. House of Representatives
More Jobs. Fairer Taxes. Bigger Paychecks.
INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
• Lowers individual tax rates for low- and middle-income Americans to Zero, 12%, 25%, and… Read more »
In our weekly visit with US Rep. Garret Graves, we got an update on the proposed tax break for the middle class, and a first hand report on a working group he organized to help expedite disaster relief payments to individuals and communities in the future. Click here to listen. Read more »
U.S. Rep. Garret Graves (R-Baton Rouge) says Louisiana and the United States face a multitude of problems in numerous issues, including tax reform, regulatory reform and local traffic issues top his list.Graves, who serves on the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, sparked interest with the audience at an Iberville Chamber of Commerce luncheon fixing… Read more »
