[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H2321-H2322]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TAX RELIEF TO SMALL BUSINESSES

  (Mr. HALL of New York asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HALL of New York. Madam Speaker, I am pleased that yesterday the 
House passed H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax 
Act. As we continue down the path of economic recovery, it is more 
important than ever that we focus on providing tax relief to small 
businesses.
  I am especially proud to report that the bill contains a provision I 
championed: an increase in the small business startup deduction. This 
provision will allow people to strike out on their own, become their 
own boss and create jobs. I fought for this provision after meeting 
with small businesses and local Chambers of Commerce in the Hudson 
Valley. Thanks to their input, this legislation is stronger and more 
effective. I am glad to deliver on a tax deduction that local business 
owners told me that they needed to help strengthen and build their 
companies.
  Passage of H.R. 4849 will make a real difference for the small 
businesses in the Hudson Valley. I hope the Senate will soon pass this 
important legislation.

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