Washington, D.C. — The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis released its report on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2020:

“Today’s GDP report showing a historic decline of 32.9% in GDP between April and June was expected, and underscores the importance of restoring a healthy economy and healthy lives. Congress should act on Ways and Means Republican proposals that drive strong economic growth beyond the next few months, making America medically independent from China, and reconnecting workers to good paying jobs.” 

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