Summary: Today, Speaker Ryan discussed House passage of the budget resolution that puts us on the path toward historic tax reform.

Opening Statement:

“First of all, I am very excited. Because today, we passed a budget that is fiscally responsible. It strengthens our national defense. And it’s really good for taxpayers.

“Most importantly, this budget that we just passed in the House today brings us one step closer to historic tax reform. That means more jobs, fairer taxes, and bigger paychecks for Americans.

“Too long, the American people have been living under a broken system where they see too little of their own hard-earned dollars. They spend hours and hours, they spend dollars and dollars just doing their taxes. So much time and money is wasted just complying with this incredibly complicated tax code, only to be rewarded by having a big chunk of their income taken and claimed by the government.

“It’s unsustainable. People really are struggling in this country. So many people are just living paycheck to paycheck. Families deserve a break. Single moms who live paycheck to paycheck deserve a break. Parents working to send their kids to college—they deserve a break. The guy who just got a job a couple months ago who was unemployed for many months? He deserves a break. That’s what this tax plan is all about.

“Our tax reform plan invests in these people—in real people. Because we really believe that families know how to invest their dollars better than the federal government. We believe that families need a break. Tax reform will help reignite the American dream. It will help bring us back to a place of confidence, freedom, happiness—a stronger, healthier economy.

“And this budget that the House just passed 20 minutes ago brings us closer to making that dream a reality.”