House rep touts GOP’s commitment to small businesses

Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) touted the GOP’s efforts to help small businesses on Saturday at the end of Small Business Week.

{mosads}“Republicans know there’s no effort too big or too small when it comes to encouraging small businesses,” Chabot said in the Republicans’ weekly address. “That’s why we’ve done things like making the research and development tax credit permanent. Getting rid of the oil export ban. Waiving upfront loan fees for veterans who want to be entrepreneurs. Strengthening and empowering local small business development organizations.”

Chabot, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, said GOP members are working on a reform agenda to kick-start local businesses across the country. 

“We’re bringing bold new ideas to the table—and that will challenge the way Washington does business, not just today, but for years to come,” he said. “We know the biggest obstacles we face won’t just go away overnight. Instead of accepting that these are challenges we’ll have to live with, we’re building long-term solutions to fix them.”

“In a way, Congress is learning to do what American entrepreneurs do best: take care of today, and plan for tomorrow,” he added. “If we want a confident America, we need confident Americans. Top-down regulations and higher taxes don’t inspire confidence. Job creation, innovation, and the courage to try and fail until you succeed—those are the building blocks of a future we can all get excited about.”