114th Congress

Chairman Goodlatte: Mr. Speaker, time is short. A temporary ban on state taxation of Internet access is expiring. Section 922 of the Conference Report aids taxpayers by making this ban permanent. If the ban on Internet access taxes is not renewed, the potential tax burden on Americans would be substantial.  It is estimated that Internet access tax rates could be more than twice the average rate of all other goods and services.

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed a provision within the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R.

Chairman Goodlatte: Director Rodriguez, your appearance before this Subcommittee comes at a time when Americans are feeling anxious about the security of our nation, and in particular about the way U.S.

Chairman Goodlatte: I support H.R. 158, the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows nationals of 38 countries to travel to the U.S. for a maximum of 90 days for business or tourism purposes, without obtaining a visa.

Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today approved by a vote of 407-19, the Visa Waiver Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 (H.R. 158) to strengthen the security of the visa waiver program in order to enhance national security and Americans’ safety.