I am particularly concerned about proposals like the flat tax that would eliminate the mortgage interest deduction. This tax policy has greatly improved the quality of life for millions of middle class families across our nation. It has enabled countless families In San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties to raise their children in stable, secure neighborhoods. Home ownership is on the increase across America, and with this increase comes better schools, less crime, and more civic participation. Owning a home contributes enormously to the financial security of our families.
Nothing symbolizes the American dream more than owning a home.
For this reason, I am the proud cosponsor of a Congressional resolution expressing strong support for the protection of the home mortgage interest tax deduction. On tax day, let's commit ourselves to making the ideal of home ownership a reality for all Americans.