Senator Steve Daines Advocates for Permanence in Tax Provisions

Senator Steve Daines from Montana, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, emphasized his unwavering demand for permanent “pro-growth” tax provisions in the recent tax bill that passed the House. Despite the bill’s progress, Daines, a key figure in the Senate Finance Committee, stated in an interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation that he won’t support the bill unless it includes permanent extensions of several business tax breaks currently set to expire in five years.

Push for Permanence

Highlighting his priorities, Senator Daines expressed his determination to secure permanent tax measures, which he believes should have been implemented back in 2017 with the original Trump tax cuts. Specifically, he argues that the provisions regarding research and development expensing and capital expenditures are crucial for sustained economic growth and innovation. During a White House meeting with President Trump and senior officials, Daines advocated for these changes, signaling their importance for maintaining America’s competitive edge globally, especially against rivals like China.

Economic Impact and Legislative Goals

Daines is pushing for changes to the House bill as Senate Republicans work swiftly to amend the legislation to meet Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s July 4th deadline. By making the business tax provisions permanent, Daines believes they will substantially boost the economy, foster innovation, and continue to stimulate capital investment within the United States.

The senator is confident in the economic benefits of these measures, suggesting that the additional growth they would generate would counterbalance the significant costs associated with making them permanent. According to the Tax Foundation’s analysis, doing so could more than double the long-term GDP effects anticipated from the current tax section of the bill. The President himself has shown receptiveness to Daines’s advocacy, particularly recognizing the stimulative potential of expensing on capital expenditures and research and development.

Negotiations and Legislative Prospects

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Despite resistance from House Speaker Mike Johnson to modify the House-passed bill significantly, Daines is optimistic about reaching a compromise. According to Daines, both Chairman Smith and Speaker Johnson expect the Senate to make these critical adjustments by enforcing the permanency of the business tax provisions. Further discussions appear promising, indicating progress toward achieving these goals.

Daines’s stance not only reflects a commitment to strengthening the economy through long-term fiscal strategies but also showcases the ongoing efforts within the Republican party to support business-oriented policies that align with President Trump’s economic agenda.