Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement after being selected to serve on the House Committee on the Budget as well as the Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Social Security and Subcommittee on Tax Policy:
“I am honored to be one of two Democratic Ways and Means members chosen to serve on the House Budget Committee in the 119thCongress. Democratic Budget Committee members are primarily appointed from exclusive committees and the leadership of the Democratic Caucus. The Budget Committee’s chief responsibility is to draft an annual concurrent resolution on the budget that provides a congressional framework for spending and revenue levels, the federal surplus or deficit, and public debt. As many of thetemporary provisions enacted under President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will expire in 2025, and Republican leadership has signaled that it will use the budget process to pass a reconciliation bill to enact much of President-elect Trump’s agenda, the Budget Committee will play a central role to ensure economic security for American families this coming year.
“Through the Subcommittee on Social Security, which is responsible for all matters related to the nation’s Social Security system, I will continue to advocate for the full inclusion of the Virgin Islands and the other territories in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. However, my Democratic colleagues and I recognize the fight ahead of us, to stand up to the Republican agenda to large portions of the Social Security program. The Subcommittee on Tax Policy provides an avenue to create a fairer and simple tax code that provides Americans greater opportunity and financial security.
“I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance policies that place our economy on a sustainable path as well as support business owners, taxpayers, and working families. These appointments provide a seat at the table to advocate for the people who sent me to Washington and for whom I fight – the people of the Virgin Islands.”
