I look forward to continuing to work with the President and my colleagues in Congress to promote efforts that stimulate our economy, create jobs, strengthen small business development and reduce our deficit.
Work with the President and Congress to promote efforts that stimulate the economy, create jobs, strengthen small business development, and reduce the deficit.
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"I look forward to continuing to work with the President and my colleagues in Congress to promote efforts that stimulate our economy, create jobs, strengthen small business development and reduce our deficit."
Rep. Sewell said she voted for the JOBS Act because it would make it easier for small businesses and start-ups to access capital, secure new investors and hire workers to grow their businesses and expand capacity.
Action: Ms. Sewell of Alabama (for herself, Mr. Crowley, and Mr. Ryan of Ohio) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill would allow employers a credit against income tax for wages paid to apprentices.
Action: Ms. Sewell (for herself and Mr. Larsen of Washington) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code to establish tax-preferred Small Business Start-up Savings Accounts.
"Since coming to Congress, bringing jobs and opportunities directly to the people of our district has been my top priority, and it’s why our annual job fair is one of the most important events we host all year."
"This monumental investment will breathe new life into the campus while bringing hundreds of new jobs and economic opportunities to the surrounding communities."
Rep. Sewell praised the vote as a major step toward expanding trade partnerships, creating jobs, and strengthening democratic governance across the African continent.
"We must return to a sensible trade policy that levels the playing field for American workers and businesses, respects and deepens our economic ties with our allies, and focuses on combating illegal trade practices from China."
"Bringing jobs and opportunities to every corner of our district remains my top priority."
Assessments
Sewell did take federal actions consistent with major parts of the pledge, including supporting the enacted JOBS Act for small-business capital access and job growth, introducing small-business start-up savings legislation, and introducing an apprenticeship/workforce tax credit bill during her House service. Later evidence also shows continued job fairs and economic-development advocacy. However, the record provided does not show that the full conjunctive promise was delivered, especially the deficit-reduction component, and much of the evidence is advocacy or partial policy activity rather than a completed comprehensive outcome. Because she materially promoted economy, jobs, and small-business efforts in the same federal office context, but did not prove full delivery of all promised elements, partial credit is appropriate.
Sewell made concrete federal efforts aligned with major parts of the pledge: she supported the enacted JOBS Act, introduced small-business and workforce-development tax credit bills, and continued employment-focused district activity. These actions fit the promise to work with Congress and the President to promote jobs, small business development, and economic stimulus. However, the evidence does not show full delivery across the entire conjunctive promise, especially deficit reduction, nor does it establish that her proposals became law or produced the broad economic outcomes claimed. Because she made serious legislative efforts but only part of the promised outcome is substantiated, partial credit is appropriate with same-term timing.