Washington – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today in response to the United States Senate’s passage of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act:

“I congratulate the Senate for passing this historic bill to cut taxes for families, make the tax code simpler and fairer for everyone, and make American businesses more competitive.  I look forward to working with the House and Senate to send legislation to the President’s desk this month.  The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act will bring better-paying jobs and opportunities to hardworking Americans, provide families with much-needed tax cuts, and lead to higher economic growth that will make our country stronger and more prosperous.”

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