WASHINGTON, DC . . .  Today, the National Association of Manufacturers honored Rep. Ralph Hall (TX-04) as they awarded the Congressman with their Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. The award is presented to Members of Congress whose voting record in the 113^th Congress supports issues that are essential to manufacturing in the United States.

“The NAM is proud to stand with lawmakers like Rep. Hall who understand what is at stake and seek to implement policies that will foster innovation, growth and competitiveness,” said NAM Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Relations Aric Newhouse.

            In 2011, the 4th District was ranked 3rd in the nation among congressional districts for most manufacturing jobs (91,931), according to the National Association of Manufacturers. Hall has received this award on numerous occasions in recognition of his continued support of manufacturing.

The following are Key Votes highlighted by the NAM in which Rep. Hall supported manufacturing and a conservative vote:

Repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H.R. 45 (Roll Call 154)

Offshore Energy and Jobs Act, H.R. 2231 (Roll Call 304)

Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, H.R. 2218 (Roll Call 418)

Energy Consumers Relief Act, H.R. 1582 (Roll Call 432)

Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act, H.R. 2655 (Roll Call 581)

Protecting States’ Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act, H.R. 2728 (Roll Call 604)

Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, H.R. 1900 (Roll Call 611)

Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act, H.R. 3865 (Roll Call 69)

Electricity Security and Affordability Act, H.R. 3826 (Roll Call 106)

American Research and Competitiveness Act, H.R. 4438 (Roll Call 211)

America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act, H.R. 4457 (Roll Call 309)

Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act, H.R. 4899 (Roll Call 368)

Amendment to Stop Proposed Rule on Voluntary Recalls Blackburn Amendment to H.R. 5016 (Roll Call 424)

Highway and Transportation Funding Act, H.R. 5021 (Roll Call 473)

 

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