(Arlington, Virginia) — Today consumer group CASE – Consumer Action for a Strong Economy – the nation’s preeminent free-market consumer advocacy organization, issued a statement praising Senate leaders for passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for its historic impact on the financial fortune of our nation’s economy and every American.

Said CASE President Matthew Kandrach:

“Senate action on tax reform is a sweeping victory for American consumers, taxpayers, and our businesses who create jobs. It’s long overdue that Washington lower and simplify our nation’s tax code, letting people across our economy spend, save and invest the money they earned as they best see fit. Today, the Senate delivered.

“With both chambers of Congress now on board, the stage is set for a historic and landmark reform of our broken, complicated and back-breaking tax code that will give new spark to our economy and create new opportunities for Americans to prosper.

“On behalf of U.S. consumers, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet and find a way to get ahead, we offer our most sincere thanks to lawmakers for making tax reform a priority and working to make it a reality. We look forward to continuing to work with all parties, to ensure that the final piece of legislation signed into law by the President moves our nation toward a tax system that fulfills the promise of a better and more secure financial future for all Americans.”