Steil and Van Orden have supported billions in tax giveaways for the wealthiest Americans and big corporations, while pushing cuts to programs that support working families
April 8, 2024
MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of Tax Day next week, Opportunity Wisconsin has launched new billboards highlighting Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden’s support for tax giveaways to the richest one percent of Americans.
Both Steil and Van Orden have continued to support tax policies that primarily benefit those at the top, while also threatening to cut programs that support many working families and seniors in Wisconsin. One proposal co-sponsored by Rep. Van Orden would extend portions of Trump-era tax laws and give an additional $34 billion in tax giveaways to the ultra-rich in 2026, and Rep. Steil has co-sponsored an extension of Trump-era policies that would give an additional $44 billion in handouts to the top one percent of Americans that same year.
“Wisconsin working families and small businesses pay their fair share and play by the rules, but Congressmen Steil and Van Orden would rather prioritize handouts to corporations and the wealthiest Americans,” said Opportunity Wisconsin Deputy Program Director Elisabeth Montemurro. “It’s time for our members of Congress to take action and support policies that improve tax fairness, provide relief for working families, and grow our economy.”
President Biden recently announced proposals to improve tax fairness by increasing minimum tax rates for large corporations and billionaires, while cutting taxes for working families and the middle class. The President’s plan also expands the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit to help families keep more of their hard-earned money.
The billboards began running today, and will continue through the end of next week at locations in the 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts as part of Opportunity Wisconsin’s previously-announced seven figure paid media campaign.
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