ICYMI: AFP-IA Activists Visit Washington, DC, Urging Lawmakers to Pass Trump Tax Cuts
DES MOINES, IA—Americans for Prosperity grassroots activists from across the country traveled to Capitol Hill this week as part of the organization’s ongoing Protect Prosperity campaign to advocate for President Trump’s tax cuts.
AFP-Iowa Coalitions Director Phil Thompson traveled to Washington and conducted a meeting to urge Iowa lawmakers to extend provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which saves the average Iowa family $1,981 in federal taxes per year and preserves 6,796 jobs throughout the state. Thompson also discussed passing the rescissions package from the White House to eliminate billions in wasteful spending.
AFP-Iowa Coalitions Director Phil Thompson released the following statement:
“Each year, activists from AFP-IA travel to Washington, DC, to discuss the most pressing issues facing our communities. This week, I met with lawmakers and urged them to pass President Trump’s reconciliation package and renew the TCJA tax cuts that will save Iowans more of their hard-earned money on their Federal taxes.
“We must ensure Americans aren’t hit with the largest tax increase in history – we look forward to working alongside policymakers to see TCJA renewed.”
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.
