[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1815]
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                   SUPPORTING AMERICA'S CHARITIES ACT

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                               speech of

                         HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 10, 2014

  Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 5806, a bill 
that seeks to extend three tax provisions that I strongly support.
   Despite my interest in seeing the tax provisions before us extended 
permanently, I am concerned that doing so in a package without so many 
other important tax provisions might jeopardize our ability to achieve 
comprehensive reform of our tax code next Congress. Across the district 
I represent, my constituents support changing the tax code to make it 
fair and simple. This will be a difficult process that will require 
significant work and compromise. Accordingly, I am opposing the bill 
before us today, but I will seek a permanent extension of these 
provisions through broader tax reform next Congress.
   I am committed to policies that support our social safety net, 
particularly as our constituents continue to recover from the effects 
of the economic downturn. But by passing individual extensions, we are 
leaving important provisions on the table that will benefit our middle-
class families. What they need is comprehensive tax reform that levels 
the playing field and allows everyone to have a fair opportunity to 
succeed.
   I urge my colleagues to oppose this bill.

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