WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Democrats on the House Ways & Means Committee issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, DC-House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA)released the following statement after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched the Direct File pilot program:

"The historic Inflation Reduction Act continues to lower costs and make lives easier for the American people, and now, for the first time ever, many taxpayers can file directly with the IRS. Direct File is a free, simple, and secure way for people to file their taxes, and will save millions time and money. Today's launch is another example of how Ways and Means Democrats have proudly fought to ease taxpayers' burden, deliver more compreh...