The Inflation Reduction Act is headed to President Biden's desk!
John, the House just passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic bill that will address climate change and lower costs for families. Now, the bill heads to President Biden for his signature.
This is fiscally responsible legislation that will save taxpayers money while ensuring the largest, most profitable corporations pay their fair share of taxes.
Here are a few pieces of legislation I’ve been advocating for that are included in this bill:
- Raising fees on polluters: Taxpayers shouldn’t subsidize Big Oil. This bill will raise the royalty and rental rates oil companies pay the government. These rates hadn’t been updated in decades, and this will ensure Big Oil pays a more fair price.
- Allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices: Right now, Medicare isn’t legally allowed to negotiate the price of prescription drugs. This bill will save taxpayers money by allowing Medicare to do so.
- Allowing the IRS to hold tax-cheating corporations accountable: This funding for the IRS is good for taxpayers who need a faster refund or have a question about their taxes, and will allow the IRS to hold corporations and the ultra-wealthy accountable when they evade taxes.
Along with all of this, the bill will invest in clean energy and electric vehicles, reduce the cost of Affordable Care Act healthcare premiums for millions of Americans, and ensure corporations making over $1 billion a year pay their fair share of taxes.
There’s still work to be done, but this bill is an important and fiscally responsible step in the right direction. I’m so grateful for your support as I run for re-election–our ability to build on this progress is on the ballot this November.
Katie Porter
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