WASHINGTON, DC –
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) was recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and was honored as a Guardian of Small Business.
This prestigious award honors legislators who consistently vote in favor of small businesses on key issues identified by business owners. A total of 269 members of Congress [52 U.S. Senators and 217 U.S. Representatives] were recognized as Guardians of Small Business during the 118th Congress.
Accepting the award, Malliotakis thanked the National Federation of Independent Business and NFIB President Brad Close, saying that as a Member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, her priority has been to support and champion our small businesses by cutting bureaucratic red tape, lowering taxes, and reducing regulations. “We must continue working to create an economic environment where small businesses can invest, expand and thrive, as they are job creators and the backbone of our economy”, Malliotakis noted.
“The NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award is presented to Members of Congress with a demonstrated record of supporting America’s small and independent business owners,” said NFIB President BradClose. “This Congress, small businesses faced tough economic headwinds, especially from inflation, burdensome regulations, and threats of tax hikes at all levels of the government. We are proud to recognize the lawmakers from the 118th Congress, including Representative Nicole Malliotakis, who stood up for Main Street by taking pro-small business votes that would reduce taxes, eliminate burdensome government mandates, lower health insurance costs, and fuel the Main Street economy”, he added.
