Congressman Lipinski believes revitalizing the economy is the most important task facing our nation today. Thousands of Third District residents are out of work or have seen their hours and wages cut. Just as they continue to fight for their share of the American Dream, Congressman Lipinski is fighting for them and to make sure more do not suffer their fate. He has introduced a bipartisan bill to help restore the flow of credit to manufacturers and cosponsored legislation to stop illegal currency manipulation by foreign nations that costs American jobs. The House of Representatives recently passed his bipartisan National Manufacturing Strategy Act, H.R. 4692, to revitalize domestic manufacturing, create jobs, and ensure America is able to provide for its own defense without relying on foreign countries. Having brought home $126 million in the last federal transportation bill, he is fighting to pass a new transportation bill now to put people to work rebuilding our infrastructure. He also continues to lead the fight for Buy American legislation that will ensure our tax dollars are spent at home. Meanwhile, with six unemployed for every job opening, he recognizes how difficult life is for many and has voted to extend unemployment benefits to help those struggling to find work. Congressman Lipinski is focused on ensuring America rebuilds its economy on a foundation of real profits, not creative accounting, financial sleight-of-hand, and mountains of debt.

To learn more about Congressman Lipinski's leadership on economic issues, please see the following press releases, columns, and statements.

Lipinski Fights for American Jobs, National Security, and Veterans (October 8, 2010)

Lipinski Helps Lead Effort to Reduce America's Dependence on China for Rare Earth Materials, Critical for U.S. Economy and National Security (September 29, 2010)

Lipinski Votes to Defend American Workers and Create Jobs by Cracking Down on China's Currency Manipulation (September 29, 2010)

Lipinski Helps Pass Small Business Jobs Act to Promote Job Creation by Providing Tax Relief and Increased Access to Credit for Small Businesses (September 24, 2010) 

Lipinski Urges Action to Hold China Accountable for Illegal Subsidies that Cost American Clean Energy Jobs (September 9, 2010) 

Lipinski Says Surging Trade Deficit Offers Further Proof America Must Get Tough on China (August 12, 2010) 

Lipinski's National Manufacturing Strategy Act Passes House (July 28, 2010)

Lipinski Helps Pass Bill Expanding Lending to Small Businesses to Create Jobs (June 17, 2010)

Lipinski's Leadership Helps Pass Bipartisan Bill to Create Jobs by Investing in Science Education, Innovative Research, and Manufacturing (May 28, 2010)

Lipinski Adds Amendment to Defense Bill to Create Jobs and Strengthen Security (May 28, 2010)

Lipinski Slams Treasury Secretary's Delay in Addressing Chinese Currency Manipulation that Destroys American Jobs (April 7, 2010)

Lipinski Introduces Manufacturing Strategy Bill to Promote American Job Creation (February 25, 2010)

Lipinski Helps Secure $100 Million for CREATE Program to Help Local Economy (February 16, 2010)

Lipinski Helps Pass New Law to Control Spending and Rein in Deficit (February 5, 2010)

Lipinski Calls for Congress to Shift Focus on Job Creation, Move Incrementally on Health Care Reform (January 22, 2010)

Lipinski Visits Community Pharmacy to Discuss Small Business Concerns and the Economy (January 18, 2010)

Lipinski Chastises Wall Street from Huge Bonuses Amid Record Unemployment (January 15, 2010)

Congressman Lipinski Reviews '09 and Eyes Economy (January 13, 2010)

Lipinski, Feingold Introduce the "Buy American" Improvement Act to Create American Jobs and Stop Taxpayer Dollars from Being Spent on Foreign Made Products (December 16, 2009)

Lipinski Secures $3.6 Million for Nine Local Projects that will Create Jobs, Aid Law Enforcement, Improve Public Transit, and Promote Education (December 10, 2009)

Rep. Lipinski, Sen. Feingold Lead 22 Members in Urging President to Support Inclusion of "Buy American" Requirements in Joint Job Creation Legislation (December 3, 2009)

Ahead of White House Job Summit: Lipinski Calls on President to End Delay on Transportation Infrastructure Bill and Put Americans Back to Work (November 30, 2009)

Lipinski Votes to Help Small Businesses Obtain Credit and Create Jobs (October 29, 2009)

We Need to Rescue U.S. Workers After Bailout (September 28, 2009)

A Year After Bailout, Lipinski Says It's Time to End TARP (September 25, 2009)

Lipinski Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits, Continues to Work to Put Americans Back to Work (September 25, 2009)

Lipinski Helps Pass Bill to Make College More Affordable (September 24, 2009)

Lipinski Questions Chairman Bernanke on Goldman Sachs (September 21, 2009)

Lipinski Addresses Nanotech Conference, Pledging Support for Research and Technology Transfer that will Create Jobs (September 14, 2009)

Lipinski Leads 28 House Members in Calling on President Obama to Protect American Manufacturing Jobs in Climate Bill (September 9, 2009)

Congressman Lipinski, USDOT Secretary LaHood, Speaker Madigan, IDOT Secretary Hannig Announce Funding, State and Federal Commitments for Central Avenue Bypass (August 10, 2009)

Lipinski Introduces Bill Targeting Oil Market Speculators (August 4, 2009)

Lipinski Praises Capital Bill for Including $300 Million for CREATE Rail Program (July 13, 2009)   

Lipinski Helps Pass Bill to Aid Small Technology Companies in Creating Jobs (July 13, 2009)   

Lipinski Introduces Bill to Spur Creation of Manufacturing Jobs (June 17, 2009)  

Lipinski Questions Forced Closure of Profitable GM and Chrysler Dealerships (June 5, 2009) 

Congressman Lipinski Applauds Local IBEW-NECA Green Technology Training Program (June 3, 2009)

Lipinski: "Loopholes in the Faulty Wall Street Bailout Bill Have Led to Predictable Abuses of Taxpayer Funds by AIG and Others" (March 17, 2009)

Lipinski: "I voted 'Present' Out of Principle" (February 13, 2009)   

Lipinski Calls on President Obama to Buy American (February 11, 2009)   

Lipinski Votes to Stop Wall Street Bailout (January 22, 2009)   

Lipinski Leads Fight to Require Stimulus Funds to be Spent at Home (January 21, 2009)

Lipinski Supports Loan to Save American Auto Industry (December 10, 2008)