Representative Faso: What is your position on H.Res. 186, which requires the release of President Trump’s tax returns?
Background (from Indivisible Guide):
On March 9th, 2017, Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) introduced House Resolution 186 (H.Res 186), a “Resolution of Inquiry” to direct Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to provide to the House of Representatives ten years of President Trump’s tax returns along with other information on his financial dealings. Disclosure of these documents will provide vital information as Congress and the American public try to untangle the Trump Administration’s connections to Russia. Unlike every other presidential candidate in recent history—Democrat or Republican—President Trump has refused to release his tax returns to the American people. Given that every day brings another revelation about the Trump campaign’s communications with Russia, this issue is more important now than ever. What is President Trump trying to hide?
This call should only be made to your member of the House of Representatives. You might notice that we’re calling this “H.Res. 186.” Unlike a typical bill that becomes a law (like in Schoolhouse Rock), an H.Res. instructs the House to do something—in this case, use its authority to direct Treasury Secretary Mnuchin to provide the House with President Trump’s taxes. An H.Res won’t go on to the Senate after the House votes.
AS HE IS LIKELY TO HAVE NO POSITION (EDITED):
- Staffer: Thank you for calling! I have no idea what H.Res. 186 is and [Representative Hernandez] has not taken a position on the release of President Trump’s tax returns. I’m happy to take down your concerns.
Caller: That’s disappointing to hear. This is a very important issue for our country and its future. By not releasing his tax returns, Donald Trump is breaking a promise he made to the American people. He is keeping all of us in the dark about his ongoing business relationships. Donald Trump works for us, and only for us. He should not be allowed to enrich himself while sitting in the Oval Office. He needs to clear the air about any business dealings he may have had with Russia.
Here is my concern: we need transparency about Trump’s ongoing business relationships, particularly about his business dealings in Russia. I expect Rep Faso to do three things to show that he is in on my side:
1. Cosponsor H.Res. 186.
2. Commit to publicly speak out for the full and complete release of President Trump’s tax returns.
3. Support any Congressional investigation that leads to the release of President Trump’s tax returns.
Will Rep. Faso take these steps?
Staffer: I will certainly pass on your concerns.
Caller: Please do, and please take down my contact information to let me know when Rep. Faso has made up his. I’m eager to hear what he decides.
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