Allen: "The Cost of This Job-Killing Legislation is Just Too High"
Washington,
July 18, 2019
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 582, legislation that would mandate a $15 minimum wage nationwide. “With estimated job losses as high as almost 4 million nationwide and slightly under 100,000 in Georgia, the cost of this job-killing legislation is just too high. As a businessman, I know that our economy is all about supply and demand—and with more job openings than job seekers, wages are bound to rise; you have to pay more to keep talent. In fact, in 2018, wages and salaries saw the largest increase in more than a decade thanks to an economic environment led by the Republican led Congress and President Trump that has spurred economic growth and prosperity. The last thing we need are more one-size-fits-all Washington mandates that could lead to jobs lost, cut hours for workers or automation, and ultimately shut the doors of our nation’s small businesses.” Congressman Allen also spoke out against this legislation on the House Floor. See the video here. |
