The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Bristol Chamber of Commerce hosted a roundtable discussion in Bristol, Tennessee. The event featured U.S. Representatives Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01) and Morgan Griffith (R-VA-09), who met with local business leaders to discuss the need for extending pro-growth business tax provisions.
The focus was on preventing portions of President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act from expiring at the end of the year. "Absent Congressional action, the country will see the largest automatic tax increase in American history," warned representatives Harshbarger and Griffith. They emphasized their commitment to protecting constituents from this potential increase.
Moore Hallmark, Vice President and Managing Director of Regional Government Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said, "Today’s discussion in Bristol, Tennessee with Congresswoman Harshbarger and Congressman Griffith highlighted the importance of maintaining a competitive tax code that will benefit American workers, businesses, and families."
Congresswoman Harshbarger expressed her dedication to preserving these policies: "We heard directly from local job creators about how these tax cuts helped them expand, hire more workers, and invest back into our region." She reiterated her commitment to fighting for policies that empower workers and support local businesses.
Congressman Griffith also shared his perspective: "Pro-growth, anti-excessive regulatory policies are essential to a healthy and vibrant economy." He looks forward to continuing his advocacy for such policies at the federal level.
Beth Rhinehart, President and CEO of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, noted the value of hosting both congress members: "Our discussion shed light on how uncertainty is impacting employers and entrepreneurs."
This roundtable is part of the U.S. Chamber’s "Growing America’s Future" campaign aimed at supporting a pro-growth tax code. More events are planned across various communities in upcoming months.
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