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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced key stakeholder support for H.J. Res. 142, introduced by Representative Brandon Gill (R-Texas), which allows Washington, D.C., residents to experience the full tax benefits of Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cut Act, despite the D.C. Council’s best efforts.

Here’s what stakeholders are saying about H.J. Res. 142:

AMAC Action:

“AMAC Action thanks you for standing up for Washington DC’s seniors and small businesses. We urge the House of Representatives to immediately pass H.J.Res. 142 and deliver the full tax relief that seniors living in the nation’s capital deserve.”

America First Policy Institute: 

“The One Big Beautiful Working Families Tax Cuts Act, passed by President Trump and America First patriots in Congress last year, is set to deliver large tax refunds this year for families across the country, and seniors and workers will keep more money in their pockets that would otherwise have been taken in taxes on tips, overtime, and social security benefits. The D.C. Council’s decision to opt out of these critical wallet-boosting reforms is an unfair loss for families in the District and the most vulnerable members of our population. The provisions in H.J. Res. 142 would appropriately exercise the authority to prevent this unfair treatment and deliver the relief that families living in the District rightfully deserve.”

D.C. Police Union:

“We encourage Congress to vote yes on H.J.Res 142 to repeal D.C. Act 26-217 so those who protect and serve are not forced to once again come back to Capitol Hill for a more difficult fix down the line – as we have continued to do with the CPJRAA through the CLEAN DC Act.”

Independent Women:

“The Working Families Tax Cuts delivered tangible financial relief for millions of American households. Washington, D.C. leaders are blocking their residents from keeping more of their hard-earned incomes. If they want to make life more affordable for servers, single moms, retirees, nurses, law enforcement, and EMTs, they should honor the popular provisions in the federal tax bill---such as the elimination of taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security benefits and the increase in the standard and charitable deductions--for D.C. residents. And, don't leave the small businesses underpinning the city's revenue base and workforce out of the growth-spurring tax provisions either.”

International Franchise Association: 

“IFA supports H.J. Res. 142 to ensure D.C’s more than 1,300 local franchise businesses and their 13,000 employees receive their fair share of promised tax relief under the Working Family Tax Cuts, including No Tax on Tips.”

National Association of Convenience Stores:

“The Working Families Tax Act passed last year provided the businesses that are the engine of the US economy, such as convenience stores, with the certainty that they need to continue to innovate and expand and grow the economy. H.J. Res 142 will ensure that businesses in our nation’s capital will be able to take full advantage of the benefits of the WFTA as Congress intended. On behalf of the convenience stores and gas stations in Washington D.C. NACS recommends that all Members support this resolution.”

National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors:

“The Working Families Tax Cut delivered significant tax savings to the American people. Unfortunately, the DC City Council is attempting to deny many of these benefits to families, workers, and small businesses in the District. We urge all Members of the House of Representatives to support and vote for H.J.Res. 142 in order to block the DC City Council’s actions and ensure that the hundreds of thousands of taxpayers in DC receive the same tax cuts that are being delivered to the rest of the country.”

National Restaurant Association: 

“The Working Families Tax Cut includes key tax priorities for small business restaurant owners in Washington, DC, and around the country. It also includes important relief for the industry workforce through both the No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime provisions. All of these deductions will ensure greater spending power locally. The DC Council’s action to block the application of these provisions to their local taxes creates needless uncertainty and hurts local restaurant operators and workers alike.”

National Taxpayers Union: 

“This joint resolution would allow DC taxpayers to enjoy the full benefits from the passage of President Trump's signature legislative achievement: the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC). Congressional passage of this resolution of disapproval will save DC taxpayers $567 million through fiscal year 2029. By decoupling from the federal tax code to create a local child tax credit, the DC Council would increase taxes on working families and senior citizens. Further, it would hurt the DC business community by preventing full access to enhanced special depreciation allowances and ending immediate expensing of research and development costs.”

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council):

“H.J.Res. 142 ensures District residents receive the same beneficial tax relief and incentives available to small businesses and individuals across the United States. SBE Council urges Congress to advance this resolution to reverse the D.C. Council’s misguided and shortsighted action.”

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: 

“The Chamber is pleased to support House Joint Resolution 142, which would disapprove the D.C. Council’s attempt to decouple from several critical business tax reforms in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. That historic legislation delivered permanent, pro-growth reforms designed to drive American innovation, boost investment, and benefit businesses, workers, and communities nationwide. Passing the joint resolution would ensure D.C. businesses have the tax certainty they need to make investments that drive growth, accelerate productivity, and raise wages across all segments of the economy.”

Comprehensive list of support for H.J. Res. 142:

AMAC Action; America First Policy Institute; D.C. Police Union; Heritage Action; Independent Women; International Franchise Association; National Association of Convenience Stores; National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors; National Restaurant Association; National Taxpayers Union - KEY VOTE; Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council); U.S. Chamber of Commerce