Minnesota State Wire

Pete Stauber, congressman for Minnesota's 8th District, announced his intention to work towards making the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent before their expiration at the end of the year. This statement was made on X on April 15.

"Without action, the historic tax relief that was implemented during President Trump's 1st term will expire at the end of the year," said Stauber. "We will not let this happen. I'm fighting to make the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent & protect your hard-earned paycheck!"

According to Bloomberg, the United States faces a significant tax policy decision as the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) approaches its expiration at the end of 2025. Key provisions set to lapse include reduced individual income tax rates, a doubled standard deduction, and increased child tax credits. Lawmakers are expected to debate whether to extend these provisions, reform them, or allow them to expire, with considerable implications for the federal budget and taxpayers across different income levels.

The Congressional Budget Office reported that extending the individual tax provisions of the TCJA would reduce federal revenues by approximately $2.5 trillion over the 2024–2033 period. This extension would primarily benefit higher-income households while increasing federal deficits.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reported that in tax year 2023, about 87% of taxpayers took the standard deduction, a significant increase from 70% in 2017 before the TCJA changes took effect. The act also capped state and local tax (SALT) deductions and limited mortgage interest deductibility, affecting filers in high-tax states.

Congressman Stauber is a Duluth native currently serving his fourth term as Representative for Minnesota’s 8th District. He sits on several committees including House Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, and Natural Resources Committees. He also chairs the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. Before Congress, Stauber served as a St. Louis County Commissioner, Hermantown City Councilor, and Duluth police officer, where he survived two violent gun crimes that shaped his commitment to public safety.