[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 69 (Friday, April 27, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3710]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          SMALL BUSINESS WEEK

  (Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, this Sunday marks the 
beginning of Small Business Week, where, as a nation, we come together 
to show support for the many risk takers, entrepreneurs, and mom-and-
pop shops that make America great.
  More than 99 percent of all businesses in the United States are 
classified as small businesses, and they are responsible for two out of 
every three jobs that are created in this country. That is why we often 
refer to small businesses as the backbone of the U.S. economy.
  Thankfully, the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has given a 
boost to these operations, which is directly translating into more 
jobs, better pay, and new investments and expansion across America.
  I have traveled all across the 15 parishes of my district, Mr. 
Speaker, over the last few months, and no matter where I go, our 
constituents tell us how the historic reform has helped them and all of 
our local mom-and-pop shops. Hardworking Americans everywhere, from all 
walks of life, are reaping the benefits of our reforms, and the best is 
yet to come.
  So, for Small Business Week, which is next week, I want to thank all 
those who truly are the backbone of our economy. Keep up the good work, 
and we will continue to fight for you in Washington.

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