Small Business, Economic Growth, and Taxes

Today, Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), South Florida's only Member of the Ways and Means Committee, celebrated the introduction of the Committee's legislation to fundamentally reform our outdated and overly complex tax code. For the first time in 31 years, Congress is working to provide the American people – especially those most in need – with a tax system that will apply lower rates for individuals, families and small businesses. Curbelo released the following statement regarding today’... Read more

Congress approved legislation on Thursday supported by U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) to provide targeted tax relief to the victims of Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Maria. The House passed the bill in the morning by a vote of 264-155 and the Senate approved the bill by unanimous consent that afternoon. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump to sign into law. Curbelo, who represents the congressional district that was hit hardest by Hurricane Irma, is an original cosponsor... Read more

On Monday, the House of Representatives is expected to consider legislation to provide additional relief for victims of Hurricane Irma, Harvey, and Maria. On top of over $15 billion in disaster funding that was enacted on September 8, this new bill will provide targeted tax relief to those who need it most. Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), who has been a tireless advocate for the residents of South Florida in the wake of Irma, issued the following statement: “This legislation is another st... Read more

Yesterday, 31 years after Congress reached agreement on the largest tax code overhaul in America's history, Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), South Florida’s only member on the House Committee on Ways and Means, joined with Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX), Tax Policy Subcommittee Chairman Peter Roskam (R-IL), and fellow Ways and Means Member David Schweikert (R-AZ) to address the American people from President Ronald Reagan’s ranch about the importance of delivering pro-growth tax reform in 201... Read more

Miami Herald: Curbelo heads to Reagan Ranch in California to make tax-reform pitch By Patricia Mazzei August 15, 2017 http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2017/08/curbelo-heads-to-reagan-ranch-in-california-to-make-tax-reform-pitch.html Miami Rep. Carlos Curbelo is headed to a storied site for Republicans -- former President Ronald Reagan's California ranch -- to help the House GOP make its tax-reform pitch. Curbelo will join Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas and other lawmakers at Rancho del Ci... Read more

In the wake of the tragic shooting targeting Members of Congress last month, officials from both sides of the aisle vowed to come together to find common ground. Recently, an overwhelming bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives answered that call when we passed my bill with Democratic Rep. Danny Davis, of Illinois, the "Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act." A job is something that dignifies the human condition. It is an opportunity for every individual to make a contribut... Read more

Members of the House Ways and Means Committee pressed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on their concerns regarding the U.S. trade agenda last week, issues that ranged from agricultural exports and digital trade policy to aluminum and steel investigations that could impact manufacturing jobs. Committee members U.S. Reps. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), Erik Paulsen (R-MN) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) were among those who discussed American trade policy under the Trump administration with Lighthiz... Read more

In the wake of the tragic shooting against members of Congress this month, officials from both sides of the aisle vowed to come together to find common ground. Last week, an overwhelming bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives answered that call when we passed my bill with Democratic Rep. Danny Davis, of Illinois, the “Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act.” ... The American people expect both major parties to have our differences and disagreements, but they also expect us ... Read more

During a Ways and Means Committee hearing with U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer today, Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) made the case for an even playing field for South Dade’s famers as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is renegotiated. “We know a lot of farmers have benefitted greatly from NAFTA, however the story is a little bit different in South Dade,” Curbelo said. “I try to spend as much time as I can with these farmers and they have many issues that they are... Read more

Today, Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) joined House Republican leadership at their weekly press conference to discuss his bipartisan bill, the “Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act,” which he introduced with Representative Danny Davis (D-IL). This important legislation is scheduled for a vote by the full U.S. House of Representatives on Friday. H.R. 2842 would help connect Americans looking for work with employers looking to fill job openings, including through apprenticeships a... Read more