DC’s money belongs to DC

In December, DC Council opted to keep our local tax code independent from drastic federal tax changes that would have led to shortfalls without quick action. Every state has the option to do this, and many states opt to make different choices than the federal government based on their own budget outlook. With the funds protected by this change, DC Council established a tax credit for families struggling with poverty. We know strategies like this are part of how we make DC communities safer and stronger for everyone.

Now Congress is attempting to erase it. Now Congress is attempting to erase it. Last week the House passed H.J. Res 142 and this week the Senate will vote on S.J. Res 102 to “disapprove” this change and block DC from using our own local money to support children and families here.

This effort is anti-family, it’s destabilizing for DC’s finances, and it’s wrong. We want your help to stop this interference in DC’s local funds and attack on our families.

Call priority members of Congress

DC residents and allies across the country, we ask you to call a list of priority members of the Senate who have voted against DC in the past or whose support we need in order to defeat these bills.

Allies, send a letter to your members of Congress

Allies outside DC, we want you to write to your Senators and tell them to oppose this bill and all attacks on DC.