Rep. McNerney Introduces Small Businesses Legislation to Hire Unemployed Workers

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In an effort to spur hiring in the small business community and boost local economies, Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) introduced new legislation to help small businesses hire workers who have been previously unemployed or out of the workforce. The Small Business Relief Act would provide tax credits for small businesses that hire unemployed workers and make additional credits available to small businesses located in areas with high unemployment. Rep. McNerney announced the legislation today at a Small Business Expo in Antioch, co-hosted with California Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D-Oakley) to connect new and emerging small businesses with resources to help them grow.

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"Across the San Joaquin Valley there are still far too many people looking for gainful employment, and the unemployment rate in the region is much higher than the national rate. The Small Business Relief Act will help create the job opportunities needed to return people to the workforce, expand small business operations, and boost our economy. I'm committed to advocating for policies that improve job growth in the region. Making it easier for innovative small businesses to hire unemployed workers is one step toward a stronger economy," added Rep. McNerney.

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