This week was National School Choice Week — highlighting the civil rights issue of the 21st century.
There is no legislative victory I’m more proud of than authoring the most significant federal school choice legislation, which was signed into law by President Trump. Now, every taxpayer in America can contribute up to $1,700 a year to a scholarship-granting organization in the States, and people get a dollar-for-dollar credit on their federal taxes.
This bill will unlock tens of billions of dollars for scholarships, allowing millions of students across America to attend the school of their choice. Across America, far too many kids are trapped in failing schools, and this school choice victory will enable them to get an excellent education. READ: Ted Cruz Has a Brutal Plan to Corner Senate Democrats
One year ago, tragedy struck our nation’s capital. 67 souls were tragically lost in an instant. For the family and loved ones left behind, the loss is carried every day. Yet amid unimaginable grief over the past year, we have also witnessed extraordinary strength. We have seen resilience, courage, and determination. Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many of the family members who lost loved ones in the crash.
Thankfully, we have made serious progress in advancing the ROTOR Act, bipartisan aviation safety legislation. We are very close to making it law, thanks to the effort and leadership of the many families affected by this tragedy. The Senate has passed the ROTOR Act unanimously, and I’m hopeful that our House colleagues will step forward and pass it as well. I am committed to seeing this through to honor the lives lost by ensuring that meaningful aviation safety reforms become law.
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This week, I joined President Trump in rolling out the Trump Accounts.
Trump Accounts are one of the most impactful aspects of the Working Families Tax Cut, and it was a privilege to author this provision. Starting on July 4 this year, every child born in America will have a personal investment account. Newborns will have it seeded with $1,000. Parents, family, and employers can contribute $5,000 per year to a tax-advantaged account invested in the S&P 500. This will allow every kid in America to enjoy the benefits of compound growth, which is going to create a whole new generation of capitalists. Every child in this country will be an owner of the country’s largest employers.
Thank you, President Trump, for signing this historic investment in America’s children into law.
