San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Supreme Court denied Donald Trump’s request to block the release of his tax returns to the House Ways and Means Committee:

“Today’s Supreme Court ruling upholds our Democracy, the rule of law and the Congress’ ability to execute its legislative and oversight responsibilities.  Now, the Congress must enact legislation requiring Presidents and candidates for President to disclose their tax returns.

“The Supreme Court’s commonsense decision will allow the IRS to comply with federal law and deliver the former President’s tax returns to the House Ways and Means Committee.  These documents are vital to meeting the House’s Constitutional mandate: guarding the public interest, defending our national security and holding our public officials to account.

“The House looks forward to promptly receiving and reviewing these documents, and we extend our deepest thanks to Chairman Richard Neal for his deliberate, principled leadership in the fight to advance ethical, transparent governance For The People.”

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