Wyden Opposes Republican Plan to Meddle with DC's Tax Laws

U.S. Senate · February 11, 2026

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Floor speech opposing resolution to override D.C. tax policy

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Unidentified Speaker (Senator) urged the U.S. Senate to oppose a resolution that would override tax policy set by the elected government of the District of Columbia. The senator argued (1) the resolution tramples on local democracy and states-rights principles, (2) it would disrupt tax filing season and require the D.C. government to spend millions to fix the problem, and (3) it would overturn two anti-poverty measures — a new child tax credit and an expansion of D.C.'s earned income tax credit — likely increasing child and overall poverty in the city. Speaker concluded by urging colleagues to

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An unidentified senator addressed the U.S. Senate floor to urge rejection of a resolution that would overturn tax-policy changes adopted by the District of Columbia, arguing it is undemocratic, would disrupt tax filings, cost the city millions, and would eliminate new anti-poverty measures including a child tax credit and an expanded earned income tax credit.

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