Cicilline Introduces Presidential Tax Disclosure Act
Bill to require publication of President's tax returns filed as Ways and Means Committee's Oversight Subcommittee prepares for hearing tomorrow on presidential tax returns WASHINGTON - Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) introduced legislation today to require that anyone holding the office of President of the United States make his or her tax returns available to the public. The bill applies to tax returns filed within three years of taking office and for each year the individual holds the presidency. "The President's ongoing refusal to make his tax returns public raises serious questions about his…
House Passes Three Cicilline Proposals
Rhode Island Congressman applauds enactment of new ethics requirements and LGBT protections, as Democrats hit ground running on Day One WASHINGTON – Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) passed three proposals through the House today as Democrats made good on their campaign promises to restore honesty and integrity in government. “Government at its best works for the benefit of all Americans, not just the powerful and privileged,” said Cicilline. “I am pleased that the House wasted no time today moving forward on these commonsense ideas. Requiring Members of Congress to take annual ethics training makes it…