Washington Snapshot - July 20, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Council submits tax reform comments to Senate Finance Committee
Tax Reform Update: House committee approves budget, takes first legislative step towards tax reform
Senate Finance Committee to consider Mr. Kautter’s nomination today
In the States: Michigan…
Washington Snapshot - July 13, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Health care debate slows other legislative action, but Congress is still ramping up for tax reform
House Appropriations Committee to consider Johnson Amendment provision in a bill markup today
Senate Finance to hold confirmation hearing for…
Washington Snapshot - June 29, 2017
We will not be sending Snapshot next week due to the holiday. We wish all of our readers a safe and fun Fourth of July!
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Hill Briefing on Charitable Giving and Tax Reform
Tax Reform Update: Brady Insists on Complete Overhaul Instead of Mere Tax Cuts
Senate…
Washington Snapshot - June 15, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
CHARITY Act is reintroduced in Senate
Tax Reform Update: Freedom Caucus weighs in on tax reform
Senate continues work on health care legislation
Deadline for addressing debt limit more fluid than previously thought
In the States: Budgets and late nights at…
Washington Snapshot - June 8, 2017
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Tax Reform Update: Congress must address a packed agenda before getting to tax reform
“Johnson Amendment” may be discussed in House hearing
DOE aims to reduce regulations following EO
President Trump unveils infrastructure plan in budget
In the States:…
Washington Snapshot - June 1, 2017
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Take Action: Extend the Charitable Deduction to All Americans
Tax Reform Update: Competing legislative priorities complicate tax reform prospects
State Reliance on Federal Funds
New York Revitalization Act Amendments Go into Effect
Extend the Charitable…
Washington Snapshot - May 18, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Ways and Means Committee holds hearings, Senate gears up for tax reform
Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy named
Hearing on IRS reform scheduled for tomorrow
In the States: state budgets passing but on shaky footing; Mainers seek block grant…
Washington Snapshot - April 6, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Congress and the administration have yet to reach consensus on an approach to tax reform
Government funding is set to expire at the end of this month
Private foundations and the charitable deduction—yes, you may lobby!
In the States:…
Washington Snapshot - March 30, 2017
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Tax Reform Update: What’s next for tax reform now following the ACA mishap?
Congress aims to avoid government shutdown
Administration weighs in as Congress gears up for a spending bill
In the States: Property Tax Fights Continue in the Courts and Legislatures…
Washington Snapshot - March 2, 2017
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Tax Reform Update: President Trump addresses Congress, Secretary Mnuchin speaks on tax reform, Chairman Brady vows to repeal the Johnson Amendment, and the Council and colleagues speak out in defense of nonpartisanship
Legislation to invest in “opportunity zones…
Washington Snapshot - February 23, 2017
In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: House Republicans face growing opposition to border adjustability
Charitable Giving Coalition Spends Day Fighting for the Charitable Deduction on Capitol Hill
IRS makes 1023-EZ data available online
In the States: State budgets (in brief),…
Washington Snapshot - February 9, 2017
In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Council staff meets with Chairman Brady, there is a new member of Ways and Means, and tax bills are not in short supply
The Council sends a letter to Congress about the “Johnson Amendment”
A number of the President’s Cabinet Nominees have…
Washington Snapshot - January 26, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot...
Congress Rolls Out Ambitious 200-Day Plan
President Trump Instates Regulatory Freeze
International NGOs Face New Restrictions with U.S. Grant Dollars
In the States: State of the State Addresses 2017
News from the Hill
So, What’s Up with Tax Reform?
In the…
Washington Snapshot - January 12, 2017
In this Week's Edition of Snapshot...
Ways & Means to hold hearing on changes to committee rules
Senate sets deadline to repeal ACA, move closer to tax reform
Treasury requests input on guidance for tax-exempt leases
How Philanthropic is the Trump Cabinet?
In the States: State legislatures…
Washington Snapshot - December 15, 2016
We will be taking a break from sending Washington Snapshot through the end of this year, and will resume on January 5, 2017. We wish all of our readers a safe and enjoyable holiday season!
News from the Hill
Update on Tax Reform Progression in the Senate
This week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch…
Washington Snapshot - December 8, 2016
News from the Hill
Ways & Means Republicans to Discuss Tax Reform Details
Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) announced that he will hold a two-day meeting next week (likely December 14 – 15) with committee Republicans to discuss some specific “decision points on tax…