Jobs & the Economy
Now more than ever, Congress needs an Upstate voice that truly understands the unique needs of small businesses and will fight for hardworking families throughout the 21st Congressional District. Elise is a leader in advocating for infrastructure to help our economy grow.
Jobs & the Econonmy
Elise was born and raised in an Upstate small business family and understands the hard work and determination it takes for Main Street small businesses to grow in Upstate New York and the North Country. In 2021, the Center for Effective Lawmaking rated Elise as one of the top ten most effective Republican Members of Congress and most importantly, the #1 most effective Republican lawmaker supporting policies for small businesses and economic growth.
Elise understands how burdensome federal and state regulations and mandates stifle economic growth and job creation. Elise is working at the federal level to eliminate red tape to give our Upstate business community certainty so they can create good paying jobs. Elise continues to stand against federal and statewide mandates that hurt small businesses, and has voted to fund forgivable loans to help small businesses stay afloat and recover from the COVID pandemic. She also continues to work to reform the tax code, both in Washington and Albany, to lower taxes and create a flatter, fairer system that promotes job creation and economic growth. Keeping her pledge to her constituents, Elise has NEVER voted for a tax increase and NEVER will.
Now more than ever, Congress needs an Upstate voice that truly understands the unique needs of small businesses and will fight for hardworking families throughout the 21st Congressional District.
- Elise proudly supported the historic USMCA trade agreement, which expanded markets for American-made goods and bolstered our entire North Country economy.
- This agreement is a significant win for Upstate New York farmers, small businesses, manufacturers and hardworking families, and Elise worked diligently to get it passed through Congress.
- Elise has delivered legislative results, funding, and resources for local workforce development - a key priority for all employers throughout the district.
- Elise is a strong advocate for modernized workforce development and career and technical educational programs and was proud to deliver the passage of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, which provides needed updates to the nation’s primary CTE program.
- She also introduced the HIRED Act, which works to ensure that displaced workers are provided consultation and advice for starting a small business.
In the North Country, we know that Canada is more than just a bordering nation, they are our neighbors, friends, and our largest trading partner. Elise is recognized internationally as a leader on Northern Border issues and serves as Co-Chair of the bipartisan Northern Border Caucus. In the 114th Congress, Elise led the effort to pass the Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act, paving the way form the expansion of preclearance facilities, operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, at land, rail, marine, and airports of departure in Canada. Signed into law by both the U.S. and Canadian governments, this legislation will increase commerce and border security between the two nations and spur economic growth and opportunity in our region. Due to COVID travel restrictions, residents of the North Country were denied access to family, travel, and commerce from Canada. Elise led the charge to restore
cross-travel between Canada and the United States, helping renew much-needed access for families and small businesses in the North Country. She continues to fight back against unnecessary restrictions so that the communities and their economies in the district thrive.
Now more than ever, Congress needs an Upstate voice that truly understands the unique needs of small businesses and will fight for hardworking families throughout the 21st Congressional District. Elise is a leader in advocating for infrastructure to help our economy grow. She is a bipartisan leader on expanding rural broadband access throughout the district successfully returning federal dollars for local projects. Elise also effectively partners with local, county, and state elected officials on providing support for critical infrastructure projects such as: airports, highways, roads, bridges, water, sewer, cell coverage, broadband, and more.
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