Congress took steps on Wednesday toward blocking changes to D.C.’s local tax code, even as District officials warned it could wreak havoc on tax season and smash a hole in the city’s budget.
The House narrowly passed a disapproval resolution that would reverse a decision by the D.C. Council to reject some of President Donald Trump’s signature tax policies, such as “no tax on tips.” The final vote was 215-210, with no Democrats lending their support.
Speaking on the House floor, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., said the move by Congress could “sabotage” a tax filing season that is already underway and deal another blow to D.C.’s autonomy.
