23 Conservative Groups Support Efforts to Delay Obamacare Taxes

January 17, 2018 The Honorable Paul D. Ryan Speaker, United States House of Representatives H-232, The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader, S-230, The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Speaker Ryan & Leader McConnell: We write in support of efforts to offer tax relief to American families through delay of Obamacare taxes. Recent media reports suggest that Congress is considering passing one or two year relief of the health insurance tax, five years of relief from the medical device tax, and one additional year of relief from the Cadillac Tax, as part of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government. If lawmakers fail to act, these taxes will lead to higher premiums and higher costs for middle class families, seniors, and small businesses. Over the long-term, lawmakers must continue working to repeal all one trillion in Obamacare taxes as part of reforms that increase access to care, lower costs, and get the government out of health care. In the meantime, lawmakers should ensure temporary relief from as many Obamacare taxes as possible. Sincerely, Grover Norquist President, Americans for Tax Reform James L Martin Founder/Chairman, 60 Plus Association Phil Kerpen President, American Commitment Lisa B. Nelson CEO, ALEC Action Dan Weber President, Association of Mature American Citizens Norm Singleton President, Campaign for Liberty Andrew F. Quinlan President, Center for Freedom and Prosperity Olivia Grady Senior Fellow, Center for Worker Freedom Jeffrey Mazzella President, Center for Individual Freedom Tom Schatz President, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Katie McAuliffe Executive Director, Digital Liberty Palmer Schoening President, Family Business Coalition Jason Pye Vice President of Legislative Affairs, FreedomWorks George Landrith President, Frontiers of Freedom Carrie L. Lukas Independent Women's Forum Heather R. Higgins Independent Women's Voice Brandon Arnold Executive Vice President, National Taxpayers Union Lorenzo Montanari Executive Director, Property Rights Alliance Karen Kerrigan President & CEO, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council David Williams President, Taxpayers Protection Alliance Jenny Beth Martin Chairman, Citizens Fund Nancy Piotter Executive Director, Virginians for Quality Healthcare Co-chair,