Reichert on Ways and Means Subcommittee Selection
Washington, DC – Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee finalized its subcommittee selections for the 113th Congress. U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert is serving as Chairman of the Human Resources Subcommittee and as a member of the Trade Subcommittee.
“As Chairman of Human Resources, I will be working with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to improve those programs that are designed to help Americans who have fallen on hard times,” said Reichert. “I look forward to leading efforts to ensure those who are able to work have the tools necessary to secure employment, and provide for themselves and their families. In Washington’s 8th district, sustaining and creating jobs for those seeking opportunity goes hand-in-hand with international trade. International trade creates and supports hundreds of thousands of Washington State jobs. Serving on the Trade Subcommittee will help to ensure that Washington farmers, workers, businesses, and services providers, an |
Reps. Reichert and Kind Introduce Bipartisan Tax Legislation to Increase Small Business Access to Job-Creating Capital
Washington, DC – Congressmen Dave Reichert (WA-08) and Ron Kind (WI-03) today introduced the S Corporation Modernization Act (H.R. 892). This tax relief proposal that would make it easier for S corporations to access capital, compete, and hire new workers by modernizing outdated rules that currently stifle their growth. A 2011 independent study revealed tax law dealing with S corporations affects 31 million Americans as S corporations employ one out of four workers in the U.S. private sector.
“S corporations and similar businesses are responsible for more than half of the jobs in Washington State and across America,” Rep. Reichert said. “As our economy continues to struggle to regain sound footing, I’m proud to introduce bipartisan legislation to help these proven job creators access the capital needed to grow, compete, and get Americans back to work. Working with the Ways and Means Committee toward comprehensive tax reform, I am committed to supporting these small business |
Reichert, Lewis to lead Charitable/Exempt Organizations Tax Reform Working Group
Washington, DC – Last week, Chairman Camp announced the formation of Tax Reform Working Groups. He named Rep. Dave Reichert as Chair of the Charitable/Exempt Organizations group and Rep. John Lewis as Vice-Chair. The working groups will be responsible for compiling feedback from: 1) stakeholders, 2) academics and think tanks, 3) practitioners, 4) the general public, and 5) colleagues in the House of Representatives.
“Bipartisan collaboration is essential to developing a real plan for comprehensive tax reform,” said Reichert. “I know Rep. Lewis will be a true asset to this group and I look forward to working with him. The charitable community plays an important and active role in the life of many Americans and we must develop a plan for ensuring that tax exempt status is not abused while making certain that no one who wishes to will be discouraged from giving.”
“While most people think only of charities when they hear the term “tax-exempt organizations,” th |
Congressmen Reichert, Smith Introduce Bill to Improve Information Sharing in Law Enforcement
Washington, DC – On November 29, 2009, four police officers in Lakewood, Washington were tragically shot and killed as they prepared for the day ahead. Through later investigation, it was discovered that the perpetrator that murdered the policemen was a convicted felon on parole, and that information was not effectively transmitted to the necessary authorities.
This week, Representatives Dave Reichert (WA-08) and Adam Smith (WA-09) introduced H.R. 817, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Global Advisory Committee (GAC) Authorization Act, to improve information sharing between all local, state, and federal law enforcement across the country.
“As a former cop and sheriff, I know that the more information law enforcement agents have, the better they can do their jobs,” said Reichert, the former Sheriff of King County who served 33 years in law enforcement, “This bill will improve communication among members of law enforcement and enhance the security of communities across th |
