Economy
We must fight for policies that put Indiana’s 6th District in the best position to attract good paying jobs and raise wages of all Hoosiers. We must foster an environment that allows for innovation and job creation. I have been an outspoken advocate for the USMCA trade agreement and am happy it has finally passed the House.
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As we watched last week’s first presidential debate between President Trump and Joe Biden, we saw two clear paths before us: one of law and order, economic growth, and boundless patriotism, and another, laid out by the Leader of the Democratic Party. Joe Biden's vision is defined by rioting in our streets, defunding our frontline law enforcement community, and bankrupting our middle class with socialist ideas.
Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) signed a discharge petition in the U.S. House of Representatives, filed by Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA). If successful, the discharge petition would advance the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act, legislation that provides targeted support for America’s small business owners by freeing up $138 billion in unspent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding and extending the program through the end of 2020.
Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) today cosponsored H.R. 8265, introduced by Small Business Committee Ranking Member Chabot (R-OH), that would reopen the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to America’s 30 million small businesses.
Columbus, IN – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) today announced the Greensburg Municipal Airport will be the recipient of $4,689,212 in total Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for infrastructure improvements, including runway construction. $468,921 was included in this total funding as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act which Rep.
Columbus, IN – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) today announced that the Columbus Municipal Airport will be the recipient of $2,793,500 in total Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for infrastructure and safety improvements, including perimeter fencing. $279,350 was included in this total funding as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act which Rep. Pence supported in March.
Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) announced today the U.S.–Mexico–Canada (USMCA) trade deal officially going into effect and replacing the outdated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Pence released the following statement:
Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) introduced the Railway Upgrades for Rural American Lines (RURAL) Act, legislation to improve the safety of rail crossings by providing more flexibility in fund usage from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration’s Section 130 grant program. U.S. Congresswoman Julia Brownley is the Democrat co-lead of this legislation.
Columbus, IN - U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) today called on the U.S. House of Representatives to return to regular order, and stood firmly in opposition of remote voting, voting by proxy, or conducting virtual committee hearings.
Columbus, IN – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) released a statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to invoke the Defense Production Act to support meat processing plants. In a victory for meat producers, this Executive Order will compel meat processing plants to stay open as part of critical infrastructure.