Washington, May 1 -- Congressman Eugene Vindman issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (Mich.-08), and Greg Landsman (Ohio-01) introduced legislation to put taxpayers first by closing an unfair loophole that shifts the cost of private jets onto working families.

The Stop Subsidizing Private Jets Act would close tax loopholes that allow ultra-wealthy private jet owners and corporations to write off the cost of luxury aircraft and related expenses, while preserving targeted protections for small businesses, farmers, charter and rental operators, and emergency responders who rely on aviation for legitimate purposes.

"Working families shouldn't be footing the bill so ...