Congressman Charles Bass

As our nation begins to emerge from a historic recession, high unemployment, and economic uncertainty, I believe Congress can implement some common-sense reforms to right our nation's course. First and foremost, we must pay down America's unsustainable debt burden and, just like American families, live within our means. To encourage growth and job creation, we must empower small business owners by reducing regulatory burdens. To this end, I supported the repeal of the extended 1099 tax reporting requirement that was passed as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the repeal has since been signed into law).

Additionally, I supported passage of the three free trade agreements with South Korea, Columbia, and Panama, to open more markets to American manufactured products and create upwards of 250,000 new jobs.  President Obama signed these free trade agreements into law in late October 2011. 

Finally, by modernizing our nation's patent system, Congress has taken steps to encourage entrepreneurship by protecting our nation's innovators and discouraging frivolous lawsuits.

For a complete list of the bills I am sponsoring and cosponsoring, please click here.

Related Press Releases

• 2012-10-29 - Bass Recognized by National Association of Manufacturers for Support of Pro-Jobs Measures
• 2012-09-19 - Bass Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce President's, Members' Pay If Sequestration Takes Effect
• 2012-09-14 - Bass Named a 'Guardian of Small Business' by NFIB
• 2012-09-12 - Bass Highlights Impact of Mobile Apps on Economy
• 2012-08-03 - Let Small Businesses Focus on Creating Jobs, Not on 'Red Tape'; NH Patch
• 2012-08-03 - Nashua Telegraph: Bass calls for bipartisan compromise in avoiding the so-called ‘fiscal cliff’
• 2012-08-02 - Bass, Dold, Lipinski, and LaTourette Stress Importance of Coming Together to Address Fiscal Cliff
• 2012-08-01 - Bass Votes to Prevent a Tax Increase on Hardworking Families & Small Businesses
• 2012-07-25 - Bass Votes for Increased Transparency, Accountability at Federal Reserve
• 2012-03-29 - Bass Statement on Passage of Short-Term Highway Bill Extension
• 2012-03-26 - Bass: Long-Term Highway Bill Vital to New Hampshire's Economy, Safety of Roadways
• 2012-03-26 - Bass Applauds $781,000 Grant for Plymouth Enterprise Center
• 2012-03-08 - Bass Votes to Make it Easier for Small Businesses to Expand and Create Jobs
• 2011-12-15 - Bass, Schiff Introduce INVEST Act to Encourage Investment and Employment
• 2011-12-13 - Bass Supports Passage of Payroll Tax Cut Extension Package
• 2011-12-01 - Bass Supports Legislation to Reduce Burdensome Federal Regulations on Small Businesses
• 2011-10-12 - Bass: Free Trade Agreements Mean Jobs, Economic Growth for New Hampshire and Nation
• 2011-10-03 - Bass: Free Trade Agreements Deserve Swift Passage in Congress
• 2011-09-13 - Bass Works to Preserve Vital Small Business Program
• 2011-08-01 - Bass Statement on House Passage of Debt Limit Deal
• 2011-07-19 - Bass Statement on Cut, Cap, and Balance Act
• 2011-07-11 - Bass Speaks with Constituents About the Debt Limit Debate
• 2011-06-22 - Bass: Burdensome Government Regulations Threaten Economic Growth
• 2011-05-31 - Bass Statement on 'Clean' Debt Limit Vote