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Pryce Votes to Increase Minimum Wage Bill Will Help American Families, Small Businesses, TeachersWASHINGTON – Prior to passage of H.R. 5970, Congresswoman Deborah Pryce (R-Columbus) delivered the following remarks on the House floor: “Mr. Speaker, the agreement we’ve reached at long last tonight will benefit millions of hard-working Americans. This is a landmark achievement – we’ve attained unprecedented unity, and I am grateful for the hard work of the leadership and for our members’ commitment to getting this done for America. It’s another example of Republicans getting things done for the American people. “Our friends on the other side of the aisle are already calling this political – but they’re wrong. The bill before us tonight will raise the minimum wage more than $2 to $7.25 an hour – a 41 percent increase – a provision I am very proud to support. Ohio workers deserve a raise, and tonight, that’s what we’re giving them – and we’re doing it in a way that won’t stifle job creation. But more importantly, we’re doing it in a way that will be able to pass and become law. “This legislation will also benefit family businesses by burying the death tax for good. Because of this crippling tax that’s been on our books for so long, more than 70 percent of family businesses and farms don’t make it to the second generation, and 87 percent don’t make it to the third. The death tax relief included in this bill will protect these businesses and allow them to continue to create jobs for hard-working Americans. “Mr. Speaker, this bill will also support our nation’s teachers. Teachers often contribute more than their time and talent to educate our students, frequently dipping into their own pockets to provide essential classroom supplies. The ‘apples for teachers’ provision, which I introduced years ago, will keep these expenses tax deductible. “Mr. Speaker, this is a vote for our teachers, our small businesses, our farmers, and hard-working Americans. I encourage all of my colleagues, on both sides of the aisle, to vote in favor of this legislation.” |
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