Jobs & the Economy

L to R: Moore Hallmark, Executive Director of the Southeastern Region Office of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Congressman Jody Hice, Dr. Dan Kaufman, President/CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, & Chris Clark, President/CEO of Georgia Chamber of Commerce Monroe, GA – During a gathering at the “Gwinnett Chamber ON TOPIC” on Wednesday, August 16th, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of his suppor... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Americans have always been on the forefront of innovation, creating new ideas and growing businesses from the ground up. Our work ethic and quality craftsmanship are the heart and soul of our Nation. That heart – present in so many of our small business owners – is one of the things that makes America great. Not only do American companies provide high-quality goods and services, but they also provide much-needed jobs in our communities. On Monday, President Trump kicked off “M... Read more

Washington, D.C. – A job is more than just making money and cashing a paycheck. It’s about finding a purpose and building a life. More importantly, it’s an integral part of the American dream: The idea that, with hard work, anyone can start from the ground up to create a better life for themselves, their children, and their grandchildren. America is the best in the world – bar none – at providing the opportunities that make that dream possible. Sadly, times have been hard. Many American workers ... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Jody Hice (R-GA) today praised the passage of H.R. 10, the Financial CHOICE (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers, and Entrepreneurs) Act, landmark legislation which includes a number of provisions to end bank bailouts, promote economic growth, and provide much-needed regulatory relief for community banks and credit unions. “Spurred by the housing collapse and financial meltdown in 2008, Dodd-Frank was a misguided approach that created an envir... Read more

Washington, D.C. – The Great Recession dealt a blow to our economy from which we still haven’t fully recovered. Many of you have lost jobs, homes, and savings in the devastating aftermath of the financial crisis. In 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act attempted to protect Americans from financial fraud by “being tough” on Wall Street while giving small community banks a chance to compete. In practice, however, Dodd-Frank accomplished the exact opposite through a m... Read more

Milledgeville, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that he will host his annual Grants and Small Business Workshop on Wednesday, June 21st at the Tarbutton Business Development Center at Oconee Fall Line Technical College. The workshop is an opportunity for individuals to network with state and federal representatives and receive valuable information for their business or project. “Whether you’re a small business owner or representative for a nonprofit or municipality, this semina... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today honored Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of his support for pro-growth policies in the second session of the 114th Congress. “Businesses of all shapes and sizes need sound, commonsense policy in place in order to get off the ground, grow, and succeed,” said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “The Spirit of Enterprise Award recognizes those members ... Read more

Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Hice announced that he will participate in the 2016 Offshore Energy Tour with House Majority Whip Steve Scalise in South Louisiana on April 6th, 7th, and 8th. Congressman Hice released the following statement regarding the trip: “American energy exploration is critical to our Nation’s pursuit of energy independence,” said Congressman Hice. “I’m honored to join Majority Whip Scalise and several of my colleagues on the Louisiana Offshore Energy Tour. The Gulf o... Read more

Washington D.C. – Today, the President announced his decision to remove the Atlantic Ocean lease from the nation’s Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017-2022. Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) issued the following statement after the President’s announcement: “With the removal of the Atlantic Ocean lease from the OCS plan, the President is content to deny millions of Americans in the southeast of jobs, higher wages, and a stronger, more robust economy. The President’s sh... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 2029, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015. This includes a package of tax extensions and provisions that prevent $622 billion in tax increases, fosters small business investment, and benefits consumers and the American business community. Congressman Jody Hice issued the following statement after the measure passed: “With the passage of the PATH Act of 2015, I am confident that American entrepr... Read more