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Here are 10 bills – passed by clear, bipartisan majorities in the House of Representatives – that will create jobs while strengthening our energy security, improving health care, cutting red tape, and making government smarter. Despite President Obama’s false claims, it is Majority Leader Reid and Senate Democrats who have refused votes on jobs bills.

Energy

Northern Route Approval Act (H.R. 3) approves the Keystone XL pipeline, as well as the thousands of jobs that would result, and removes legal and regulatory obstacles that could delay its construction for years. Passed 241-175. 19 Democrats voted for this bill.

The Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act (H.R. 6) expedites the approval of liquefied natural gas export applications stalled at the Department of Energy. Passed 266-150. 46 Democrats voted for this bill. 

Health Care

Authority for Mandate Delay Act (H.R. 2267) delays implementation of Obamacare’s employer mandate, which is forcing small businesses to cut hours and hold back hiring. Passed 264-161. 35 Democrats voted for this bill.

Save American Workers Act (H.R. 2575) repeals the 30-hour trigger for Obamacare’s employer mandate tax and restores the 40-hour work week to increase workers’ wages. Passed 248-179. 18 Democrats voted for this bill. Senator Susan Collins introduced companion legislation (S. 1188) with two Democrat co-sponsors (Donnelly, Manchin).

Education

Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act (H.R. 10) strengthens and expands access to the Education Department’s successful Charter Schools Program to provide more students with the quality education they’ll need to fill the jobs and drive the innovations of the future. Passed 360-45. 158 Democrats voted for this bill.

Cutting Red Tape

Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act (H.R. 1105) facilitates the growth of more Main Street jobs by reining in the excessive red tape that hurts small business investment. Passed 254-159. 36 Democrats voted for this bill.

Innovation Act (H.R. 3309) helps businesses better defend themselves against abusive patent litigation, promoting more private-sector growth, innovation, and job creation. Passed 325-91. 130 Democrats voted for this bill.

Hire More Heroes Act (H.R. 3474) makes it easier for small businesses to hire more of our nation’s heroes by providing an exemption to Obamacare’s employer mandate for veterans with existing health coverage. Passed 406-1. 183 Democrats voted for this bill.

Smarter Government

American Research and Competitiveness Act (H.R. 4438) simplifies and makes permanent the research and development tax credit, providing businesses large and small the certainty they need to invest and innovate, helping to create jobs and boost U.S. competitiveness. Passed 274-131. 62 Democrats voted for this bill.

Making permanent bonus depreciation (H.R. 4718) permanently extends a tax incentive allowing companies to deduct half the cost of new business investments. Passed 258-160. 34 Democrats voted for this bill.