March 7, 2012

"Across the 5th District, I regularly hear stories of how unnecessary regulations have served as a barrier to existing family business owners who wish to hire and expand their companies, and as a barrier to aspiring 5th District entrepreneurs that are discouraged from investing in new startups. Our Committee has worked to offer solutions that would give citizens across this country the ability to harness the American Dream by starting a new business, working to make that business successful, and working to create the jobs Americans desperately need. The JOBS Act represents a legislative package that has support from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle -- and from the President. This legislation collectively reduces burdens that prevent small businesses from accessing the capital necessary to hire and expand, and it encourages our entrepreneurs to get their startups off the ground."