WASHINGTON, DC - House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) today introduced legislation to clarify equal treatment for all married couples under the U.S. tax code.
Levin’s Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act would update the U.S. Tax Code to be consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, and would make sure the U.S. tax code is updated to both reflect the ruling and ensure equality for all married Americans.
“As the Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of marriage equality, my bill would effectuate this equality to all married couples under our country’s tax code, providing them with the fairness, dignity, and basic rights we all deserve," said Rep. Levin.
Joining as original cosponsors on introduction were House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn (D-SC), all 14 Ways and Means Committee Democratic Members, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI). Identical legislation was introduced in the United State Senate by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and the full Senate Democratic Caucus.
Last week, Levin cosponsored legislation that would update all other parts of the U.S. Code to reflect marriage equality and ensure equal treatment for all married couples under law.
