The facts about the House Republican Plan for America's Job Creators

 What Our Plan Does

America is at a crossroads and House Republicans are committed to taking every possible step to spur job creation and get our economy back on track so that Americans can do what they do best: create, innovate and lead. The pro-growth agenda detailed below builds on the GOP Pledge to America, our governing agenda focused on job creation and economic growth. It will address our economic challenges, foster innovation and investment, and help job creators without raising taxes on working families and small business owners.

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Track the Legislation 

What amazes me is their plan is all about dissolving regulations, making it a free for all.  Scares me.........  Pegs

House Republicans are committed to taking every possible step to spur job creation and get our economy back on track so that Americans can do what they do best: create, innovate and lead.

These 27 job creating measures have been passed by the House and are awaiting action in the Democrat-controlled Senate. Contact your Senator here.

Empower Small Business Owners  Small business owners are being bogged down by burdensome regulations from Washington that prevent job creation and hinder economic growth. We must remove onerous regulations that are redundant, harm small businesses, and impede private sector investment and job creation. 

Review of Federal Regulations
H.Res. 72 - Passed by the House (391-28) on February 11, 2011

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act
H.R. 872 - Senate has taken no action to date
Energy Tax Prevention Act
H.R. 910 - Senate has taken no action to date
Disapproval of FCC's Net Neutrality Regulations
H.J.Res. 37 - Senate has blocked a companion measure by a vote of 46-52
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act
H.R. 2018 - Senate has taken no action to date
Consumer Financial Protection & Soundness Improvement Act
H.R. 1315 - Senate has taken no action to date
Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act
H.R. 2587 - Senate has taken no action to date
Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on The Nation
H.R. 2401 - Senate has taken no action to date
Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act
H.R. 2681 - Senate has taken no action to date
EPA Regulatory Relief Act
H.R. 2250 - Senate has taken no action to date
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act
H.R. 2273 - Senate has taken no action to date
Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act
H.R. 3094 - Senate has taken no action to date
Regulatory Accountability Act
H.R. 3010 - Senate has taken no action to date
Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act
H.R. 527 - Senate has taken no action to date
REINS Act
H.R. 10 - Senate has taken no action to date
Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act
H.R. 1633 - Senate has taken no action to date


Fix The Tax Code To Help Job CreatorsAmerica’s tax code has grown too complicated and cumbersome. We need a tax code that is flatter, fairer, and simpler to ensure that everyone pays their fair share, lessen the burden on families, generate economic expansion, and create jobs by making America more competitive. 

Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
H.R. 4 - Signed into law by the President on April 14, 2011
3% Withholding Rule Repeal
H.R. 674 - Signed into law by the President on November 21, 2011
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act
H.R. 3630 - Senate has taken no action to date


Increase Competitiveness for U.S. ManufacturersThe more that American businesses export, the more they produce. The more businesses produce, the more workers they need. This means job creation. Expanding market access for U.S. made products will be a shot in the arm for businesses small and large and will create jobs. 

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
H.R. 3078 - Signed by the Preisdent on October 21, 2011
U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
H.R. 3079 - Signed by the Preisdent on October 21, 2011
U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
H.R. 3080 - Signed by the Preisdent on October 21, 2011
Southeast Arizona Resource Utilization & Conservation Act
H.R. 1904 - Senate has taken no action to date


Encourage Entrepreneurship and GrowthAmerica has historically been on the cutting edge of innovation and technological development, but we are increasingly falling behind our global competitors. We must make it easier for existing businesses to grow and allow more start-up companies to flourish. 

The America Invents Act
H.R. 1249 - Signed into law by the President on September 16, 2011
Veterans Opportunity to Work Act
H.R. 2433 - Signed into law by the President on November 21, 2011
Small Company Capital Formation Act
H.R. 1070 - Senate has taken no action to date
Small Banks' Access to Capital Act
H.R. 1965 - Senate has taken no action to date
Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act
H.R. 2930 - Senate has taken no action to date
Access to Capital for Job Creators Act
H.R. 2940 - Senate has taken no action to date
Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act
H.R. 3012 - Senate has taken no action to date


Maximize Domestic Energy ProductionThe energy sector is crucial to our economic growth, and high energy costs have a major impact on job creation. We need policies that allow us to harness our abundant supply of natural resources in America, develop new sources of energy, and create jobs here at home. 

Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act
H.R. 1230 - Senate has taken no action to date
Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act
H.R. 1229 - Senate has taken no action to date
Reversing President Obama’s Offshore Moratorium Act
H.R. 1231 - Senate has taken no action to date
Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011
H.R. 2021 - Senate has taken no action to date
North American-Made Energy Security Act
H.R. 1938 - Senate has taken no action to date


Pay Down America's Unsustainable Debt BurdenThe federal government is spending and borrowing so much that the United States will soon go broke. Washington’s spending binge has put our nation in debt, eroded economic confidence, and caused massive uncertainty for private sector job creators. It's time to live within our means. 

Budget for Fiscal Year 2012
H.Con.Res. 34 - Senate has not yet considered a budget of its own