Upton Honored as Champion of Small Business
National Federation of Independent Business, nation’s premier small business group, names Upton “Guardian of Small Business”
Washington, DC,
Oct 5 -
The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business association, has named Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) a “Guardian of Small Business” for his strong record in the 111th Congress on behalf of America’s small business owners. Upton has been an outspoken advocate in Congress to protect small businesses from an onerous tax reporting requirement that was tucked into the new health overhaul. The provision will force small businesses to file separate 1099 IRS reporting forms for every single business-to-business transaction that exceeds $600 in a given year. Upton is a strong supporter of H.R. 5141, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act, to repeal the senseless provision to the Internal Revenue Code before it takes effect.
“Small businesses are on the frontlines of our economic recovery here in Michigan and across the nation,” said Upton. “We should be helping small businesses grow and create jobs, not saddling them with crippling taxes and mandates. Small business owners and entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy, providing millions of American jobs and leading the way for future development and innovation.”
In announcing the winners of the coveted Guardian of Small Business award, NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner said, “Small business owners pay close attention to how their lawmakers vote on the issues affecting their businesses. The Guardian award is a symbol of sincere appreciation from the small business community for votes that supported their ability to own, operate and grow their businesses. In the 111th Congress, Rep. Fred Upton proved that he is a champion of small business. The Guardian of Small Business Award is a token of the deep appreciation that small business owners have for elected officials who promote and protect their right to own, operate and grow their businesses.”
In addition to Upton, NFIB also honored Michigan Reps. Pete Hoekstra, Vern Ehlers, Dave Camp, Mike Rogers, Candice Miller and Thad McCotter.
