House Republicans passed a landmark bill this week to cut corporate and individual taxes in an effort not seen since 1986.  The bill, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), passed the full House of Representatives on Thursday afternoon by a vote of 227 to 205.

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The House Judiciary Committee voted 17-16 Wednesday to advance committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte’s (R-VA) “Agricultural Guestworker Act” to a full chamber floor vote. All committee Democrats and two committee Republicans, Louie Gohmert (R-TX) and Steve King (R-IA), voted against the bill. Five Republicans did not vote.

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NCC Comments on EPA’s RFS Proposal

On October 20, 2017, in Ethanol, by Harrison Kircher

NCC filed comments Thursday in response to an EPA notice on the consideration of reducing renewable energy production requirements in 2018.  NCC’s comments can be viewed here.

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Senate Approves FY2018 Budget Resolution

On October 20, 2017, in Congressional News, Tax Issues, by Harrison Kircher

The Senate approved the FY2018 budget resolution by a 51-49 vote Thursday night. Such an approval sets up a widely expected tax reform bill over the next few months.

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The Senate’s recently released 2018 budget resolution, which was considered in committee this week, is set to be brought to the Senate floor sometime next week.

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The third of seven rounds of NAFTA renegotiations ended Wednesday in Ottawa, Canada, with all three countries bringing forth proposals and some of the hot-button issues coming into negotiation for the first time.

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GOP Tax Reform Plan Announced

On September 29, 2017, in Congressional News, Tax Issues, by Harrison Kircher

This week President Trump and Republican leadership announced a long-awaited tax reform plan.  This plan is meant to be a framework for Congress to negotiate into legislation.

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House Passes Omnibus Spending Bill

On September 15, 2017, in Congressional News, by Harrison Kircher

The House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill for FY2018 by a 211-198 vote Thursday. The 12-measure bill (H.R. 3354) includes eight bills, measuring some $500 billion appropriated for domestic agencies, bundled to the four-bill $700 billion minibus (primarily defense spending) which passed earlier this year.

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Congress Passes Hurricane Aid and Raises Debt Ceiling

On September 8, 2017, in Congressional News, by Harrison Kircher

President Trump reached a deal Wednesday with congressional leaders to suspend the debt ceiling, extend current funding for the government, and provide a relief package for the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

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