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WASHINGTON – Majority Whip Tom Emmer today announced key stakeholder support for H. Con. Res. 14. The budget resolution, sponsored by House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), unlocks the opportunity for House Republicans to pass one comprehensive bill to deliver on President Trump’s America First agenda.

Here is what stakeholders are saying in response to H. Con. Res. 14:

Americans for Prosperity – Key Vote YES: “At AFP, our top priority for 2025 is to improve and extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), that is why we launched our biggest campaign ever: Protect Prosperity, with an initial commitment of $20M and an army of dedicated activists ready to elevate their voices to lawmakers. Extending TCJA prevents unnecessary and unwanted tax increases on hardworking Americans, who deserve their money to remain in their pockets to get relief from Biden's disastrous inflation. With lower taxes, businesses can create jobs and wages can grow. That's why we urge lawmakers to support the House Budget Resolution as a crucial first step toward extending the TCJA. Additionally, we commend ongoing efforts to allocate essential resources for border security and implement policies that advance energy abundance. We remain committed to advocating for sound policy solutions that promote economic prosperity and national security.”

Americans for Tax Reform – Key Vote YES: “This resolution is a key first step in ensuring the 2017 Trump tax cuts are made permanent and for delivering on the tax cut agenda President Trump campaigned on. By voting in support of this budget resolution, members will be providing the necessary legislative vehicle to make the provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent law and provide tax relief for Americans across all income groups.”

American Lighting Association: “The House budget resolution is a crucial step toward securing pro-growth policies that benefit American businesses, workers, and consumers. By locking in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and eliminating the death tax, Congress can provide certainty for the many family-owned businesses in the lighting industry. These reforms will allow our members to invest, expand, and create more jobs, strengthening the American economy. We commend House leadership for advancing this important effort and urge Congress to move swiftly in support.”

American Petroleum Institute, Kristin Whitman, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs: “The House budget resolution takes a critical step toward restoring American energy dominance by expanding access to federal lands and waters, ensuring onshore and offshore lease sales move forward, and incorporating sensible tax provisions. Expanded development and competitive tax policies go hand in hand, driving investment, job creation and affordable energy for consumers. We applaud policymakers for advancing pro-growth reforms that solidify the U.S. as the world’s energy powerhouse.”

Associated Builders and Contractors, Kristen Swearingen, Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs: “Associated Builders and Contractors appreciates Chairman Arrington and House leadership for their efforts on the Budget Resolution. This legislation is a crucial first step toward extending key tax provisions. Provisions to make permanent the Section 199A deduction, lower rates on business income, higher estate tax thresholds and increased deductions for business equipment and R&E are critical to the continued success of our members. All these provisions have either expired or are slated to sunset at the end of the year. Without the extension of these provisions, small construction firms will face a significant financial burden, paying higher taxes on a larger share of their earnings starting next year. ABC strongly urges Congress to take action and prevent small businesses from being hit with a devastating tax increase.”

Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) Action: “AMAC Action, the advocacy affiliate of AMAC – Association of Mature American Citizens - with over 2 million members across the country, strongly supports the House budget resolution as a critical step toward advancing President Trump’s vision for economic growth and fiscal responsibility. This resolution paves the way for his "one big, beautiful bill." For too long, seniors and hardworking Americans have shouldered the burden of excessive taxation and reckless spending. By taking the first step towards making tax relief permanent, this resolution ensures that retirees can keep more of their hard-earned savings, small businesses can continue to thrive, and future generations can inherit family businesses without the crushing weight of the death tax. It’s time to restore fiscal sanity and put American taxpayers first.”

Autos Drive America, Jennifer Safavian, President & CEO: “Autos Drive America supports ensuring a pro-growth tax code for American workers and businesses and applauds the House for taking this important step. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been a key driver of new investments for the U.S. automotive industry and has helped create thousands of American manufacturing jobs. If critical provisions of the TCJA are not extended or are allowed to expire, international automakers will face increased costs and a tremendous tax burden that will stymie the ongoing resurgence of American manufacturing. Autos Drive America will continue to advocate for vital policies to ensure the continued growth of the U.S. auto industry.”

Business Roundtable, Joshua Bolten, CEO: “Business Roundtable commends the House Budget Committee for taking a significant first step toward extending and strengthening President Trump’s signature tax reform. With most of the TCJA reforms set to expire at the end of this year, we urge the House to take the next step in advancing a comprehensive, pro-growth tax package by swiftly passing the budget resolution.”

Center for Urban Renewal and Education: “H. Con. Res. 14 takes the first step in reversing the reckless spending and overzealous regulation of the Biden-Harris administration. It will enable America to return to our foundational principles of economic freedom and fiscal responsibility that gave birth to the most powerful, prosperous, and generous nation in the history of the world.”

Center for a Free Economy, Ryan Ellis, President: “Passing the U.S. House budget resolution this week is step one in avoiding the biggest middle class and Main Street tax hike in American history.”

Club for Growth – Key Vote YES: “Conservatives were elected in November with a mandate to end the economic malaise of the Biden administration and return to the common-sense, pro-growth principles that led to 3% GDP growth and the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years – all without the crippling inflation that defined the Biden era…The passage of the reconciliation instructions within this budget resolution– strongly supported by President Trump –  is the critical first step to achieving all of these priorities…The House must deliver on the promise to deliver tax relief to the American people and advance the budget resolution without delay so the real work of extending the Trump tax cuts can be brought to the floor of the House and Senate.”

Family Business Association: "America's future is built on the success of our family businesses, and the House budget resolution marks a decisive step in securing that future. This resolution unlocks the ability for Congress to permanently lock in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes benefiting family businesses. By strengthening the backbone of our nation's economy, Congress can help ensure that family-owned businesses and farms continue to thrive for generations to come." 

Job Creators Network, Alfredo Ortiz, CEO: “The House of Representatives’ budget resolution deal is a smart compromise that puts small businesses first and is a big step toward ‘one big, beautiful bill’ with tax cuts at its heart. The resolution pairs significant spending cuts needed to get the nation’s fiscal house in order with the extension and expansion of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which Main Street needs now to plan and thrive. This deal to significantly reduce the size and scope of the federal government is what Americans voted for on Election Day and will return power and resources from Washington DC back to communities across the country. The spending and tax cuts that stem from this deal will allow the nation’s small business economy to flourish like never before.”

Main Street Employers Coalition, 100+ Organizations: “The House budget is the first step in improving the tax treatment of all these areas and providing pass-through businesses with the certainty they need to survive and grow. The more quickly Congress acts, the sooner Main Street can get back to investing in our communities and creating jobs for your constituents. We appreciate your work on this important legislation and look forward to seeing this resolution enacted soon.”

National Association of Manufacturers: "Manufacturers depend on pro-growth tax policies and tax certainty to invest, create jobs and grow here in America. Congress must act urgently to preserve tax reform in its entirety—and advancing H.Con.Res. 14 is the first step in that process. Manufacturers are committed to working with Congress on legislation pursuant to these instructions that will prevent devastating tax increases on our industry and drive innovation and investment throughout the manufacturing economy."

National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors: “NAW supports Congress advancing a budget resolution that calls for preventing a tax increase on millions of America’s small businesses. Passing a budget with at least $4.5 trillion in revenue targets is an important first step toward comprehensive legislation necessary to preserve current tax policy and empower small businesses. The budget currently before the Budget Committee lays the groundwork for pro-growth, pro-worker measures—including the 199A small business deduction, favorable individual tax rates, and a doubled standard deduction—that empower companies to modernize operations, enhance logistics, and adopt new technologies. Providing consistent pro-growth tax policy is critical to mitigating the impact of global supply chain disruptions, ensuring that goods move efficiently from production to market, and ultimately safeguarding the financial well-being of workers and the stability of our national economy.”

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Adam Temple, Senior Vice President for Advocacy – Key Vote YES: “On behalf of NFIB, the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, I write in support of the H.Con.Res 14, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. A vote in favor of H.Con.Res. 14 will be considered an NFIB Key Vote for the 119th Congress. When enacted, this budget resolution will allow Congress to use the budget reconciliation process to make the 20% small business deduction permanent.”

National Restaurant Association: “Tax policy plays a critical role in the restaurant industry’s success. We are pleased to see Congress making progress on the issue. Restaurant owners are closely watching for the inclusion of their policy priorities that strengthen restaurant vitality and stability. We urge Congress to pass a budget resolution that allows for the next steps forward on the path to passing permanent tax law that supports the restaurant industry.”

National Taxpayers Union, Pete Stepp, President: “The House Budget Committee worked hard to lay the foundation for major tax cuts with crucial guardrails for reducing federal spending and minimizing the federal deficit. The $4.5 trillion budgeted for tax relief will be a critical boost for the American economy, easing the financial burden for taxpayers, and, at the same time, nurturing the growth that is one vital part of bringing the national debt to more manageable levels. NTU stands ready to work with the House and Senate to ensure that the next steps of reconciliation lead to lower taxes for American families and businesses, a leaner, more efficient federal government, and a brighter economic future for all.”

NumbersUSA, Michael Hough, Director of Federal Relations – Key Vote YES: “This week the House is taking up the budget resolution passed by the Budget Committee. NumbersUSA is an organization dedicated solely to the issue of immigration reform and does not normally take positions on appropriation bills, however, the $200 billion for border security contained in the resolution is crucial. During the Biden/Harris Administration, our nation saw over 10 million illegal immigrants enter the United States, which produced an immigration system that could best be described as lawless. To succeed the Trump Administration needs funding to secure the border and restore the rule of law to our immigration system. These funds will be used for important items like building the border wall, hiring more ICE officers, increasing detention space and assisting state and local law enforcement. We recognize that this resolution is simply the first step in this process, however, it is a crucial one and therefore we will be adding the vote on this to our immigration grade card.”

RATE Coalition: “The passage of the budget reconciliation resolution last Thursday represents a critical first step in strengthening America’s pro-growth, competitive tax code. The 2017 tax cuts passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump have been enormously successful in increasing investment, wages, and jobs across the nation. Our member companies’ experiences demonstrate that taking America from the highest business tax rate in the world to a more competitive 21% business tax rate is providing the certainty needed to continue creating jobs, growing investment, and creating prosperity here at home. The action by the House Budget Committee is a clear signal that Congress intends to build off the success of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and provide an environment where American businesses can continue to lead on the global stage.  We look forward to working with Congress in the coming weeks to ensure America remains the best nation in the world to start and grow a business.”

Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA): “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act helped fuel the American economy and allowed retailers to invest in their communities, create jobs, and compete on a more level playing field by lowering the corporate rate to 21%. The result has been a jobs boom — the envy of the industrialized world. The House Budget Resolution is an important step toward bringing businesses the certainty needed to unleash investments in America and grow the economy. This certainty will allow retailers to continue to innovate and invest in their communities. RILA supports tax policies that support retail workers, communities and shoppers. The nation’s leading retailers stand ready to work with lawmakers and the administration throughout the budget process to promote a competitive tax code.” 

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO: “U.S. economic growth and vibrancy depend on certainty and a globally competitive tax code, which is why the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council urges all members of the U.S. House to vote in favor of the budget resolution. U.S. policies must enable an environment that allows entrepreneurs to move beyond tepid growth and survival to one that encourages confident risk-taking, investment, and innovative growth. Promptly securing long-term tax relief will have an immediate impact on fueling this positive activity.”

Comprehensive list of stakeholders supporting H. Con. Res. 14: 

Agricultural Retailers Association, AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, Air Conditioning Contractors of America, America First Policy Institute, American Building Materials Alliance, American Council of Engineering Companies, American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL), American Farm Bureau Federation, American International Automobile Dealers Association, American Lands Council, American Lighting Association, American Petroleum Institute, American Rental Association, American Staffing Association, American Subcontractors Association, American Supply Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, AmericanHort, Americans for Prosperity – Key Vote YES, Americans for Tax Reform, Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated Equipment Distributors, Associated General Contractors of America, Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC), Autos Drive America, Brick Industry Association, Business Roundtable, CatholicVote, Center for a Free Economy, Center for Urban Renewal and Education, Chicago Roofing Contractors Association, Club for Growth – Key Vote YES, Coalition of Franchisee Associations, Construction Industry Round Table, Distribution Contractors Association, Door and Hardware Institute, Energy Marketers of America, Family Business Association, Family Business Association of California, Family Business Coalition, FCA International, Foodservice Equipment, Distributors Association, Forest Resources Association, Franchise Business Services, GAWDA, Glass Packaging Institute, Global Cold Chain Alliance, Hardwood Federation, Health & Fitness Association, Heating, Air-conditioning, & Refrigeration Distributors International, Independent Bakers Association, Independent Electrical Contractors, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”), Industrial Fasteners Institute, International Foodservice Distributors Association, International Housewares Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), International Sign Association, ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, Job Creators Network, Leading Builders of America, Main Street Employers Coalition, Manufactured Housing Institute, Meat Institute, Metal Construction Association, Metals Service Center Institute, Michigan Farm Bureau, Mortgage Bankers Association, Nareit, National Association of Convenience Stores, National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, National Association of Manufacturers, National Association of Professional Insurance Agents, National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA), National Confectioners Association, National Cotton Council, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, National Electrical Contractors Association, National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA), National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI), National Fastener Distributors Association, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) – Key Vote YES, National Franchisee Association, National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association, National Marine Distributors Association, National Multifamily Housing Council, National Peach Council, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, National Restaurant Association, National Roofing Contractors Association, National RV Dealers Association (RVDA), National Small Business Association (NSBA), National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, National Taxpayers Union, National Wooden Pallet & Container Association, NATSO, Representing America's Travel Centers and Truck Stops, North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM), NumbersUSA – Key Vote YES, Outdoor Power Equipment and Engine Service Association, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, PRINTING United Alliance, Professional Beauty Association, RATE Coalition, Retail Industry Leaders Association, S Corporation Association, Service Station Dealers of America and Allied Trades, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC), Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association, Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance, Subchapter S Bank Association, Textile Care Allied Trades Association, The Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution, The Fertilizer Institute, The Real Estate Roundtable, The Transportation Alliance, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance, Tire Industry Association, US Sweet Potato Council, Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals, WASDA - Water and Sewer Distributors of America, Wholesale Florist & Floral Supplier Association, Workplace Solutions Association, and Wyoming Stock Growers Association

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