The tan tax repeal effort has been our industry’s calling card in Washington, D.C., for more than five years. The story of businesses closed and jobs lost, as a result of this unfair tax, has opened many doors for our industry.

2017 proved to be a difficult year for the new business-friendly administration, causing frustration for ASA’s federal efforts. Members wouldn’t sign on as co-sponsors for the tan tax repeal bill because they knew the tax would be repealed with the Affordable Care Act. Though Obamacare was sure to be repealed, it fell short by one vote. ASA quickly changed directions to focus on Ways and Means Committee members and Senate Finance Committee members to gain support for the tan tax repeal to be added to other bill opportunities. ASA also stepped up the campaign of securing co-sponsors for the HR 1150 bill to repeal the tan tax.

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