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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement after the announcement of earning the Guardian of Small Business award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB):

“It is an honor to be recognized for my strong, pro-growth voting record. During my time in Congress, and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I have worked to ensure small businesses have the resources and assistance they need to keep their doors open and their workers employed. As I continue to serve as the Representative for Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District, I will maintain my support for policies that will grow our economy, support small businesses, and create jobs to ensure Americans can thrive and prosper.”

“The NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award is awarded to lawmakers who small businesses can truly count on,” said Kevin Kuhlman, NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations. “These Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are dedicated supporters of the key issues that our members are concerned about and have proven themselves to be real champions for small business. Our policy positions are driven by our members, and we report NFIB Key Votes back to our membership. We are proud to recognize the elected officials from the 116th Congress who earned this distinction by taking pro-small business votes supporting financial assistance programs and tax relief and opposing new regulations and increased labor costs. Small business owners across the country need their support now more than ever during these unprecedented times, and we are grateful to these lawmakers for their leadership.”

This award is presented to members of Congress who vote to support small business 70 percent or more of the time on key small business issues. Congressman Latta received a 100 percent score and has shown his commitment to small businesses by supporting legislation such as the CARES Act, which included the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP has helped over 6,000 small businesses in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Congressman Latta also signed onto a discharge petition to force a vote in the U.S. House of Representative to extend the PPP so small businesses and their employees can continue to take advantage of the more than $130 billion remaining PPP funds.

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