HOUSE PASSES BILL TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC CERTAINTY FOR WESTERN BUSINESS

Washington, DC (Dec. 3, 2014) Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5771, the Tax Increase Prevention Act  with a bipartisan vote of 378-46.  The bill implements a one-year extension of tax provisions that would otherwise expire and are essential to businesses, jobs, and families in the west.  Congressman Steve Pearce released the following statement in response to the passage of the bill:

“Technological innovation is essential to a prosperous middle class and economic opportunity,” said Pearce. “This legislation provides stability for independent energy producers and manufacturers who have invested in energy efficiency. The tax provisions in this bill are essential to ensure that America’s economy, including the energy sector, has a chance to continue growing. The provisions will also help America’s agriculture industry, which contributes so much to Western conservation efforts.”