Lawmakers from both parties fell asleep during a 17-hour long hearing on a bill to extend the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and secure the border. The bill includes a provision for a five percent tax on remittance transfers from illegal aliens.
Key Points
The bill extends the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Includes provisions to secure the border and rein in wasteful spending
Proposes a five percent tax on remittance transfers from illegal aliens
Pros
Discussion of important issues like taxes, border security, and wasteful spending
Cons
Lawmakers falling asleep during the hearing may indicate lack of engagement or interest