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John Thune: “The tax relief that Republicans passed in 2017...is set to…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Senator John Thune Outlines June Legislative Agenda

Published | Video Starts at 01:56

And finally, of course, Mr. President, this work period, we will focus, I should say, on taking up legislation to permanently extend tax relief for hard working Americans, strengthen our border, energy and national security. The tax relief that Republicans passed in 2017, The tax relief that Republicans passed in 2017...is set to expire at the end of this year. And if Congress doesn't act, Americans making less than $400,000 a year will see a $2.6 trillion tax hike in 2026. We are not going to let that happen. (01:56–02:08)

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Asserts that the tax relief passed in 2017 is expiring at the end of the current year.

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