Wilson Pleased with Passage of Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act.

"Since the President took over three and a half years ago, our economy has not improved primarily due to the massive amounts of red tape and restrictions that have been placed on small business owners within the private sector. These government regulations prohibit America's job creators from hiring new employees and expanding their businesses. Small business owners are the largest employers and the driving force behind our economy. With record unemployment of over eight percent for the past forty-one months, it is absolutely necessary for Congress to pass legislation aimed to encourage job creation, rather than place undue burdens on small businesses owners.

"The passage of today's bill is reassuring for our Nation. By removing unnecessary red tape and government-imposed restrictions that are proven to prevent private sector growth, our economy will be able to improve and be placed on a path to recovery. It is my hope that the Senate will act immediately and pass this legislation, as well as the dozens of job creation bills that have passed the House with bipartisan support. "