Over the past few weeks, House and Senate Republicans have been meeting to work out the differences between their two tax bills. Recent reports indicate they have reached a deal on the final bill and plan to vote next week. If this timeline holds, the bill could be signed into law before Christmas. Legislative text has yet to be released, but here’s what we know so far about the final bill:
Importantly—we also know it’s not too late to make a difference! Write your lawmakers today and urge them to reject this flawed bill and process. Insist they return to regular order and that any tax code changes prioritize the health and economic security of people with Medicare and their families.
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