Proposed tax bills would hurt students and economic competitiveness in Washington and the US

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider and pass H.R. 1, the Tax Cut and Jobs Act. A similar bill is working its way through the Senate. Despite some differences between the House and Senate versions, the proposed legislation would come at great cost to students and the House bill would make it harder for graduate students, undergraduates and their families to pay for college – not just at the University of Washington, but throughout our state and the nation. More...