Thursday the House passed The Jobs for America Act (H.R.4), legislation that includes multiple bills and is designed to reduce taxes, regulations, and unfunded mandates. The Jobs for America Act also encourages small business growth, research and development, and the hiring of more veterans. The bill reforms the Affordable Care Act to prevent unintended consequences that lead to more workers becoming part-time and forbids state and local governments from taxing internet access.
The Jobs for America Act was introduced Rep. Dave Camp (R-M-4) and passed the House by a 253-163, 32 Democrats voted for the bill. Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) voted for the bill.
"Many of my constituents are struggling and even more are anxious about their economic security. Unemployment in large parts of my district is still very high, including over 8% in Hagerstown, so we've got to do everything we can to help our economy grow and create jobs," said Congressman Delaney. "Congress should work together to improve our tax policies, improve our regulatory policies, do more to encourage innovation, research and development, and help businesses grow. We have to make sure there is a proper balance and avoid unnecessary regulations that kill jobs and depress growth. I'm not interested in who authored the legislation or which party takes credit for it; I'm interested in empowering people in Maryland's Sixth District who want to better provide for their families."
Delaney's infrastructure jobs bill, the Partnership to Build America Act (H.R. 2084) is currently one of the largest bipartisan economic bills in Congress, with over 40 Democratic and 40 Republican cosponsors. Delaney's bill would create a large scale infrastructure fund that would be capitalized by selling bonds to private sector.