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WASHINGTON—House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) joined House leadership and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith to highlight how the Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering real relief for workers, families, and small businesses.

Remarks as prepared for delivery: 

Good morning – and welcome to the first Tax Day under the new Republican tax cuts. 

I want to take a close look at the amazing crew standing with us today. Job creators, small business owners…hardworking Americans…

These are the people House Republicans had in mind when we passed the Working Families Tax Cuts. The men and women who get up early, stay late, work overtime, and keep this country moving.

 Because after four years of Bidenomics, Americans desperately needed relief. Families watched prices skyrocket. Groceries went up. Gas went up. Rent went up.

Republicans said enough.

We passed the Working Families Tax Cuts because we believe if you work hard, you should keep more of your money. Period.

And let me remind you of something. 

 Every single Democrat voted TO RAISE YOUR TAXES. 

That’s right. Democrats were willing to raise taxes on the very people standing behind me today.

The waitress picking up double shifts. The Uber driver working late. The hairdresser working overtime. The small business owner trying to make payroll.

Republicans said absolutely not. Because government does not know how to spend your paycheck better than you do.

Republicans voted for bigger refunds and bigger paychecks for the American people.

Democrats voted no.

That is the difference.

Watch Chairwoman McClain’s full remarks here.

BY THE NUMBERS: 

• In households across America, over 53 million filers claimed at least one of President Trump's signature new tax cuts.

• The average refund this filing season is over $3,400, an increase of 11 percent compared to last filing season.

• The average tax cut for filers benefitting from one of President Trump’s signature tax cuts is over $800.

• Over 6 million filers have claimed No Tax on Tips, with an average deduction of over $7,100.

• Over 25 million filers have claimed No Tax on Overtime, with an average deduction of over $3,100.

• Over 30 million seniors have claimed the Enhanced Deduction for Seniors, with an average deduction of over $7,500.

• Over 1 million filers have deducted No Tax on Car Loan Interest on their new American vehicles, with an average deduction of over $1,800.

• 5 million Trump Accounts have been opened, with 1.2 million eligible for the $1,000 pilot program contribution.

• Over 34 million families have claimed the enhanced Child Tax Credit, which is permanently doubled and expanded by the Working Families Tax Cuts.

• Over 105 million filers have claimed the permanently doubled standard deduction, simplifying tax filing for millions across America.