ICYMI: AFP-AR Activists Visit Washington, DC, Urging Lawmakers to Pass Trump Tax Cuts
Little Rock, AR – Americans for Prosperity grassroots activists from across the country traveled to Capitol Hill this week as part of Americans for Prosperity’s ongoing Protect Prosperity campaign to advocate for President Trump’s tax cuts.
State Director Ryan Norris traveled to Washington and conducted three meetings to urge Arkansas lawmakers to extend provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which saves the average Arkansas family $2,220 in federal taxes per year and preserves 6,218 jobs throughout the state. Norris also discussed passing the rescissions package from the White House to eliminate billions in wasteful spending.
AFP-AR State Director Ryan Norris released the following statement:
“We’re encouraged to see the Arkansas congressional delegation standing up for working families by supporting the permanent extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Making these tax cuts permanent means more take-home pay, more opportunity, and greater economic freedom for Arkansans. And with H.R. 1 advancing a strong energy agenda—prioritizing domestic production, critical resources, and permitting reform—it’s clear our delegation understands that abundant, affordable energy and pro-growth tax policy are the keys to prosperity. This is the kind of leadership Arkansas needs in Washington.”
Sen. John Boozman released the following statement:
“We need to protect hardworking individuals and businesses from a $4 trillion tax increase. That is the single best way we can promote growth and expand opportunity. Preserving the relief we secured for working and middle-class Americans in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a top priority because we know how detrimental the alternative would be for their budgets and our economy overall.”
Rep. Bruce Westerman released the following statement:
“We have a responsibility to protect hardworking Arkansas families and small businesses from a $4 trillion tax hike. The best way to promote economic growth and expand opportunity in our state is by preserving the tax relief delivered through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Letting these provisions expire would hit working- and middle-class Arkansans the hardest—straining family budgets and putting local jobs at risk.”
View photos from the Capitol Hill meetings below:
BACKGROUND:
Since the launch of AFP’s “Protect Prosperity” campaign, AFP has been a driving force in securing the permanent extension of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act:
- Holding more than 500 events and rallies across the country with dozens of lawmakers,
- Reaching out to more than 90,000 voters in key Congressional districts over one National Day of Action,
- Hosting conversations with Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise & House Conference Chair Lisa McClain,
- Millions of dollars in ads and testimonials,
- More than 1,000 meetings with key legislators and Hill staff,
- And comprehensive polling in partnership with Public Opinion Strategies
AFP will continue to leverage its unparalleled grassroots infrastructure to show the overwhelming support for extending the Trump tax cuts and send a message to Republican lawmakers that the American people are with them and now is the time to deliver.
