Responding to today’s House Republican tax reform blueprint, Mark A. Weinberger, Global Chairman and CEO of EY, and Chair of the Business Roundtable Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee, said:

“The U.S. economy has been plagued by a decade of lackluster growth. America needs its leaders to put forth bold ideas that facilitate debate and action. We are encouraged that Speaker Ryan and Chairman Brady are laser-focused on bold tax reforms that are aimed at growing the economy.

“The blueprint contains tax changes that will dramatically improve the U.S. investment environment for both domestic and foreign businesses, creating jobs, kick starting capital expenditures and leading to economic growth. Competitive business tax rates and a modernized international tax system are needed to add jobs, boost wages and grow the economy.”

At last night’s Congressional Baseball Game, Business Roundtable took everyone back to 1986 with the premier of its “Upgrade, America” tax modernization video, illustrating the outdated nature of America’s tax system. 

Click here to view the full Business Roundtable statement on the GOP tax blueprint.

Click here to view the Upgrade America video. Click here to learn more about the Upgrade America campaign.

Business Roundtable is offering solutions to support job creation and grow the U.S. economy over the long run. Learn about them at: brt.org/growth.