Overall tax levels

Whether taxes overall go up or down, and how that affects household budgets, government spending and the economy.

What they call for

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17 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Cut taxes and keep them low

14 members
Wes Climer
House · SC-5 · Republican
“As a financial advisor by trade, Wes understands how bloated government and reckless spending hurt working families. That’s why he’s spent his time in the State Senate leading fights to cut taxes, block wasteful spending and shrink the power of unelected bureaucrats.”
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“Passed over $2 billion in tax cuts for South Carolina families and small businesses”
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“Cut Taxes, Shrink Government, and Return Power to the People”
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“Wes helped deliver $2 billion in tax cuts in South Carolina.”
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Ryan Elijah
House · FL-7 · Republican
“Congress must continue driving down costs for American families by keeping taxes low and achieving American energy independence.”
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“By unleashing the world’s best economy through lower taxes, less regulation, and smart growth, we will make America more affordable and prosperous for millions of Americans.”
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Houston Gaines
House · GA-10 · Republican
“In Georgia, Houston has supported a balanced budget every year – while cutting taxes at a record level.”
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“Congress needs to do the same. Cut spending and cut taxes.”
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Ed Gallrein
House · KY-4 · Republican
“Ed Gallrein will work to cut taxes, reduce regulations, stop the reckless spending that has driven up inflation, and fight to bring good-paying jobs back home for Kentucky.”
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Johnny Garrett
House · TN-6 · Republican
“Fighting For Lower Taxes”
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“That’s why he will always fight to lower taxes and ensure that President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts are not only permanent, but also expand them further to keep more money in your own pocket, not the government’s.”
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Sydney Gruters
House · FL-16 · Republican
“President Trump trusts me to work to lower the cost of living, cut taxes and regulations, and protect affordability for Southwest Florida families!”
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“Sydney is ready to cut taxes and fight rising costs so working families can afford gas, groceries, and everyday essentials.”
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Charlie Hatcher
House · TN-5 · Republican
“In Congress, he will fight for small businesses, lower taxes, less unnecessary regulation, and an economy that rewards hard work, investment, and entrepreneurship.”
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“Tennessee families should be able to keep more of what they earn.”
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Marty Jackley
House · SD-AL · Republican
“Secure the border, cut taxes, and put America first.”
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“I will work with President Trump to strengthen our economy, secure our borders, rebuild our national defense, reduce the size of government, and cut taxes for hard-working Americans.”
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Jim Kingston
House · GA-1 · Republican
“CUT TAXES AND REIN IN WASHINGTON SPENDING”
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“Lower Taxes = More Economic Freedom”
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“Government doesn’t create prosperity, hardworking Americans do. I will always fight to lower taxes across the board so families keep more of what they earn, and small businesses can thrive. A simpler and fairer tax code will grow our economy and reward hard work, not punish success.”
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Paul LePage
House · ME-2 · Republican
“Lower taxes. Less red tape. More jobs for Maine families.”
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“As a Republican elected and re-elected in an overwhelmingly Democratic town, he became popular across party lines as he reduced taxes repeatedly, improve the City’s credit rating, increase the rainy day savings fund, and maintain strong support for local education – all without cutting services.”
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“Created and implemented the largest tax cut in Maine history to put more money in working people’s pockets and eliminate income taxes for the working poor.”
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Trever Nehls
House · TX-22 · Republican
“Trever supports lower taxes, fewer regulations and a pro-growth agenda that strengthens the American economy.”
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Jim Schwartzel
House · FL-19 · Republican
“He will fight to keep taxes low, eliminate burdensome regulations, and make it easier for small businesses to thrive.”
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Chris Stigall
House · MO-6 · Republican
“Families, farmers, and small businesses deserve tax relief - not bigger government.”
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“Lower taxes mean more jobs, stronger economic growth, and greater opportunity for North Missouri families.”
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Mark Tedford
House · OK-1 · Republican
“In the statehouse, Mark helped pass the largest tax cut in Oklahoma history, cracked down on illegal immigration, and took on his own industry to pass a Homeowner Bill of Rights that put Oklahoma families ahead of the special interests.”
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“Cut taxes and increase take-home pay”
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“At the State Capitol, I helped pass the largest tax cut in state history, stronger immigration enforcement, and conservative reforms that held government accountable.”
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Oppose tax increases

5 members
Jerry Carl
House · AL-1 · Republican
“He abstained from taking a tax‑payer funded salary his first two years in office, consistently voted against raising taxes, and is laser‑focused on creating economic opportunities so good-paying jobs can be created right here in our community.”
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Wes Climer
House · SC-5 · Republican
“In Congress, he’ll vote to slash spending, block tax hikes, and restore federalism by returning power to states and citizens.”
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Chris Stigall
House · MO-6 · Republican
“I support making President Trump's tax cuts permanent and will fight against any effort to raise taxes on hardworking Americans.”
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Brent Taylor
House · TN-9 · Republican
“Taylor, who never voted for a tax increase, was viewed as the leading conservative voice on the Council.”
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Jace Yarbrough
House · TX-32 · Republican
“In Congress, Jace Yarbrough will take a buzzsaw to federal spending and oppose any effort to increase taxes, which only go to feed the governments spending addiction. If hardworking families have to live within their means, so should the federal government.”
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Make the 2017 tax cuts permanent

3 members
Johnny Garrett
House · TN-6 · Republican
“That’s why he will always fight to lower taxes and ensure that President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts are not only permanent, but also expand them further to keep more money in your own pocket, not the government’s.”
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Jim Schwartzel
House · FL-19 · Republican
“Make the Trump tax cuts permanent”
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“I'll vote to make President Trump's tax cuts permanent so Southwest Florida families and small businesses keep more of what they earn.”
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Chris Stigall
House · MO-6 · Republican
“I support making President Trump's tax cuts permanent and will fight against any effort to raise taxes on hardworking Americans.”
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