Levin Statement on Proposed Treasury Regulations to Support Marriage Equality in U.S. Tax Code

WASHINGTON, DC – Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) today issued a statement following the Treasury Department's announcement of proposed regulations to ensure marriage equality under the U.S. Tax Code:

"All Americans should be treated equally under the law, and today's announcement by the Treasury Department will help solidify marriage equality in our nation's Tax Code – ensuring all married couples are treated with the respect and fairness they deserve."

In July, Rep. Levin introduced legislation – similar to Treasury's proposed regulations announced today – which would clarify equal treatment for all married couples under the U.S. Tax Code to ensure it is consistent with a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.

###