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BUILDING A
PROSPEROUS FUTURE FOR
SOUTHWEST

FLORIDA

verifiable American
A
economic renaissance has
arisen over the last 22
months. Along with a new
year, January 2017 ushered in a new-
found confidence in our economy.
Since this legislation was enacted, unemployment has fallen
The stock markets began to rise, and
to its lowest level since 1969, minority unemployment is at an all-
retirement accounts began to grow
after nearly a decade of stagnation time low, job satisfaction is at a 13-year high, 83% of blue collar
workers see their lives “heading in the right direction”, 3.9 million
and “financial repression.”
By eliminating unnecessary, Americans no longer apply for food stamps and GDP for the
most recent quarter recorded is 4.2%.
burdensome regulations which were
I have consistently fought to bring fiscal sanity to Washington
strangling businesses and by cutting taxes across ALL income
levels, we have had a financial and economic rebound over over my 22 months in office, and I will continue to sponsor and
vote for legislation to require a balanced budget. There is insufficient
the last 22 months. This is nowhere felt more than Southwest
Florida, home to many small businesses. Reforms we have commitment to cutting spending on all sides in Washington.
I believe that our country is heading in the right direction
enacted make it easier for small businesses to provide health
and want to see it continue to work for all Americans. Economic
insurance to their employees through association health plans
and have expanded care options for our veterans. freedom and individual liberty, and lower taxes and less regulation,
are leading to greater prosperity for all Americans.
In total, the regulatory rollback of the last 22 months has
brought $33 billion of savings to the economy. This is a stark
contrast to the $245 billion in regulatory costs that were added
Francis Rooney is the U.S. Representative for Florida’s 19th
by President Obama during his first 22 months in office –
congressional district. He is the Vice-Chairman of the House Foreign
demolishing the idea that we need Washington bureaucrats to
Affairs Committee and serves on the Committee on Education and the
protect and provide for us.
Workforce. He previously served as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See
Each of these regulatory rollbacks pertain solely to the
under President George W. Bush from 2005 to 2008.
workplace. There are different issues with regulations protecting our
environment. As someone who has fought to clean our waterways
and protect our environment, and has successfully obtained $1.1 CONTACT OUR OFFICES
billion for restoration of the Everglades and the Okeechobee
Watershed, I would never support measures that would harm our Lee County Office
environment. I have one of the strongest pro-environment records 1039 S.E. 9th Place • Suite 308
in Congress and will continue to lead in this area. Cape Coral, FL 33990
Phone: 239.599.6033
Along with cutting regulations, Congress has passed tax
cuts that have put more money in Americans’ paychecks. Collier County Office
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: 3299 Tamiami Trail East • Suite 105
Increases median household income in Florida by $1,945. Naples, FL 34112
Nearly doubles the standard exemption – the first $12,000 for Phone: 239.252.6225
individuals and $24,000 for couples is now tax-free.
Increases the child tax credit from $1,000 to $1,600 per Washington, DC Office
child. There are 43,634 taxpayers in FL-19 that claim the 120 Cannon House Office Building
child tax credit. Washington, DC 20515
Significantly reduces taxes for small business owners, impacting Phone: 202.225.2536
62,041 taxpayers in FL-19 that have small business income.

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