WASHINGTON – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement today after the Senate failed to advance the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, H.R. 7024.
“We’re disappointed the Senate failed to advance this bipartisan bill, which would provide critical tax relief for hoteliers who are still struggling to deal with a nationwide workforce shortage, multiple harmful new federal regulations, and the lingering effects of inflation,” said AHLA Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey. “AHLA is grateful to Rep. Jason Smith and Sen. Ron Wyden for their leadership on this issue, and we look forward to continuing to work with Congress to extend these vitally important tax policies.”
The bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024) includes important provisions that will benefit hoteliers and hotel employees, including:
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the largest hotel association in America, representing more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide – including iconic global brands, 80% of all franchised hotels, and the 16 largest hotel companies in the U.S. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support, and workforce development programs to move the industry forward.
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