May 28, 2010: Statement Supporting the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act PDF Print
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010. This bill would create or save over one million jobs, extend much needed help to those struggling to find work, and close tax loopholes for corporations that send American jobs overseas. I was unable to cast my vote in support of this important piece of legislation and would like to reflect for the Record that, if I had voted I would have voted yes.

With a 12.6% unemployment rate, my top priority is to get Californians back to work; this bill would bring critical assistance to those who are still looking for work by extending unemployment insurance through November of this year.

This bill will also create and save jobs by extending tax credits to small businesses, enabling them to hire more employees and expand operations. More needs to be done to help our economy make a full recovery and get our people back to work, but this bill takes care of those who are suffering as our economy continues to recover.

Once again, I rise in support of this legislation.