Trump Calls for Tax Cut Package Reauthorization in Joint Address
President Trump dedicated a significant portion of his one-hour-and-forty-minute address to outlining his ambitious economic agenda, emphasizing the urgent need for reauthorization of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He urged Congress to deliver a package that would be retroactive to January 20, 2025, aiming to drive business investment, job creation, and economic expansion in the U.S.
While the core framework of the tax cuts is expected to remain intact—including 100% deductions to incentivize growth—some modifications are likely. The State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction is at the center of negotiations, with high-cost states like California, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey advocating for changes. These states hold a significant number of vulnerable congressional seats that could determine the House majority in 2026.
ABMA is actively engaging with both the House Ways & Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee in support of reauthorization. Additionally, we are collaborating with tax policy organizations that share our commitment to pro-business reforms.
ABMA Meets with Key Legislators As Congress Turns its Focus to Workforce Development
Last week, ABMA was on Capitol Hill advocating for sensible reforms to CDL training and crane certification requirements. As part of our outreach, we introduced ABMA to key members of the Workforce Development Subcommittee and met with Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15), whose district covers northwest and central Pennsylvania.
Congressman Thompson, the architect of the Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act signed into law during President Trump’s first term, expressed openness to making CDL and crane certification requirements more flexible to meet industry needs. He looks forward to continuing the conversation with ABMA members at our Legislative Fly-In on April 8.
One Month Until ABMA Advocacy Day!
We are just a month away from welcoming members to Washington, D.C., for ABMA’s Legislative Fly-In on April 7–8 at the Hamilton Hotel. Our team is finalizing the agenda and will be making some major announcements in the coming weeks.
If you’re attending, we are working to ensure you’ll have the opportunity to meet directly with your representatives and make your voice heard on the issues that matter most to our industry. A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!
Reminder: ABMA’s room block for Advocacy Day 2025 in Washington, D.C. closes on March 12. Don’t miss your chance to attend this crucial event. Secure Your Spot Today
Stay tuned for more updates—we look forward to seeing you in D.C.!
