OLYMPIA — On Tuesday, December 2 at 1:30 PM, Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle) will hold a press conference on the steps of the Legislative Building to announce a new payroll excise tax proposal aimed at protecting Washington’s budget and public services from the severe impacts of H.R. 1, the federal tax package recently passed by Congressional Republicans and Donald Trump.
WHO:
Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle)
WHAT:
Press conference announcing Rep. Scott’s new progressive revenue legislation to safeguard Washington’s public services and ensure that the ultra-wealthy—not working families—pay their fair share.
WHEN:
Tuesday, December 2
1:30 PM
WHERE:
Steps of the Legislative Building
Washington State Legislative Campus
Olympia, WA
WHY:
H.R. 1 hands billionaires permanent tax cuts while forcing states to absorb deep federal funding losses—threatening Washington’s ability to fund schools, transit, childcare, behavioral health, housing assistance, and other essential services.
Rep. Scott will outline how H.R. 1 transfers public wealth to the ultra-rich, starves state budgets, and pushes working families into higher costs and reduced services—all while protecting corporations and the wealthiest households.
His announcement will underscore a clear choice ahead: either allow H.R. 1 to lock in austerity for working people, or raise revenue from those who have benefited the most to protect the public goods that make Washington strong.