Business Roundtable Supports House Ways and Means Tax Bill, Urges Swift Passage in Committee

Washington - Business Roundtable President & COO Kristen Silverberg released the following statement ahead of the House Ways and Means Committee markup of tax legislation:

“Business Roundtable strongly supports the House Ways and Means Committee’s tax bill. We commend Chairman Smith for his leadership in developing legislation that extends and strengthens President Trump’s historic tax reform.

“The committee’s markup represents a pivotal moment in the effort to protect and enhance tax reform, which delivered transformative economic benefits for American businesses, workers and families. Business Roundtable urges members of the committee to swiftly advance this measure. We stand ready to continue working with Congress and the Administration to pass the most pro-growth tax package possible.”