Economy and Jobs

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The most urgent and critical issue we face is growing our economy and jumpstarting job creation. Throughout our local community, and our nation as a whole, we have seen too many of our citizens struggling to find work.  It is time for the federal government to get out of the way of small business owners, startup companies, and entrepreneurs all around the country so that we can finally get our economy back on track.

As a business owner, I know what it takes to make payroll, balance a budget, and plan for the future. Families and business all across the country are forced to live within their means and it is time for our federal government to do the same.

The first step towards a strong economic recovery that will provide more good-paying jobs for Americans is to finally get our fiscal house in order. Our country currently has over $16 trillion in debt and we are borrowing and spending at an alarming rate.

Secondly, our small businesses are overregulated. An estimate from the Small Business Administration indicates that the cost of all government regulations to our economy comes out to $1.75 trillion per year. We need a comprehensive review of federal regulations and I will work to repeal those that are unnecessary and are blocking job growth.

In addition, the United States currently has one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world. In the age of globalization, our country ranks only seventh in competitiveness. I support cutting our corporate tax rate and keeping all other taxes as low as possible too.

There are many commonsense steps we can take right away to improve economic conditions in the United States and help put people back to work. Job creation must continue to be our number one priority and I will fight on behalf of American companies and entrepreneurs.

For more information concerning my work and views related to Economy and Jobs, please contact me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

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More on Economy and Jobs

LaMalfa Reacts to New Inflation Record

Apr 12, 2022 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Department of Labor announced that the consumer price index (CPI) – which measures goods including gasoline, health care, groceries and rents – rose 8.5% in March from a year ago, the fastest pace since December 1981, when inflation hit 8.9%.

Congressman LaMalfa Announces Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant to Local Business

Mar 2, 2022 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced a $296,000 Economic Adjustment Assistance grant award to Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) in Chico. This EDA investment funds the Hands on Tools Mobile Construction Training to create a mobile construction training educational program. The program is anticipated to create over 100 new construction jobs in the area, which can help the region rebuild following a destructive wildfire or flooding.

LaMalfa Votes To Uphold Rule Of Law, Opposes Amnesty Bill

Mar 19, 2021 Press Release

(Washington, DC) –  Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement in opposition to H.R. 6, the Democrats’ bill to grant mass amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants, while doing nothing to improve border security.

Newsom Created Tax Issue that LaMalfa Highlighted, Fixed in Senate

Mar 16, 2021 Press Release

(Washington, DC) – Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after the Senate included a one-time provision in its version of the American Rescue Plan to make the first $10,200 of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits in 2020 tax free. Congressman LaMalfa raised the issue in a letter to his House and Senate colleagues and did offer an amendment during House debate on this bill that would have excluded UI compensation from gross taxable income for 2020.

LaMalfa Opposes Job Killing Bill by Democrats

Mar 16, 2021 Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement in opposition to H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, radical legislation designed to force millions of American workers into one-size-fits-all union contracts.

LaMalfa Opposes Democrats Partisan $1.9T “Pelosi Payoff” Package

Mar 16, 2021 Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement following passage of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

LaMalfa Announces $13.3 Million Grant to Expand Chico Roadway, Improve Airport Access

Nov 27, 2020 Press Release
(Chico, CA) – Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $13.3 million to the City of Chico to make improvements to Cohasset Road needed to better access the Chico Municipal airport and three major job centers. This grant is expected to create 620 jobs, retain 200 jobs, and spur $26 million in economic activity.

LaMalfa Honored as “Guardian of Small Business”

Oct 20, 2020 Press Release
(Washington, DC) – Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) has been honored with the “Guardian of Small Business” award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The nation’s largest small businesses advocacy association, NFIB represents small-business owner members and gives them a voice in public policymaking. LaMalfa was chosen for this award based on his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners during the 116th Congress.

LaMalfa Signs Petition to Bring Additional Relief to Small Businesses

Sep 30, 2020 Press Release
(Washington, DC) – Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after signing a discharge petition, which would require the House to immediately take up H.R. 8265, a bill that would distribute the remaining approximately $135 billion in current Paycheck Protection Program reserves that are sitting unused after the program expired on August 8th. Businesses would be able to receive a second PPP loan if they can demonstrate a revenue reduction. Additionally, it adds more flexibility in how PPP dollars can be spent while still being eligible for loan forgiveness.

Governor’s Shutdown Order Kills Small Businesses & Further Deteriorates Mental Health of Millions of Californians

Jul 14, 2020 Press Release
Sacramento – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered small businesses across the state to close indoor operations including restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, family entertainment centers, zoos, museums, cardrooms and bars. The Governor also shutdown indoor operations in counties on “County Monitoring List for 3 Days” such as salons, barbershops, gyms/fitness centers and malls. In their continuing effort to advocate for employers and workers, Northstate lawmakers Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale), Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama), Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber), Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) and Assemblywoman Megan Dahle (R-Bieber) issued the following statement:

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