Senators Collins, Casey Lead Bipartisan Effort to Advance Bill to Grow Economy, Create Good-Paying Jobs

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In their ongoing effort to grow the economy and make it easier for employers to hire additional workers, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania) today spoke on the Senate floor urging Senate leaders to advance bipartisan legislation that would allow small businesses to plan for capital investments that are vital to expansion and job creation. Specifically, Senators Collins and Casey are urging leadership to bring the Small Business Tax Certainty and Growth Act, which they authored and introduced in June, to the floor for consideration. Their bill would not only help small businesses plan for investments, but it would also lower the expenses associated with starting a new business and reduce administrative burdens placed on small businesses.

"As American families continue to struggle to get the jobs they need at wages they deserve, it is more important than ever for members on both sides of the aisle to come together on legislation to promote economic growth and job creation," said Senator Collins. "Putting people to work is my number one priority, and I am pleased to be working with Senator Casey on this bipartisan plan that will help employers around the country grow, succeed, and create good-paying jobs.

"This is a commonsense proposal that will increase certainty for businesses, increase economic activity and increase the pace of job creation," Senator Casey said. "Our legislation contains ideas that both parties have supported in the past. Passing this bill will bring the focus back to jobs and allow members of both parties to come together to grow the economy."

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