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WASHINGTON—Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after the first jobs report of 2026 showed the U.S. created 50,000 new jobs and the unemployment rate decreased:

“Americans are returning to work in a growing economy, and the latest job numbers prove it,” Chairwoman McClain said. “Republicans are digging out of the mess Biden left behind by cutting red tape, unleashing American energy, and letting job creators do what they do best: hire, grow, and win. This will be America’s Golden Age.”

Job gains were seen across multiple sectors, reflecting renewed confidence among employers. Republicans remain focused on building on this momentum by advancing policies that fuel growth, lower costs, and expand opportunity for American workers.