Economy and Jobs
As a former small business owner I understand firsthand the importance of small businesses to our economy. The government must get out of the way so American workers, families and entrepreneurs can thrive.
Washington has limited job creators with regulations and irresponsible fiscal policies that have weakened our economy, slowed innovation and decreased job opportunities.
With our nation nearly $20 trillion dollars in debt, it is time to find innovative solutions to help balance our budget. We must tackle the fiscal challenges facing our country on every level in order to give future generations a chance for economic prosperity.
In Congress I have introduced legislation aimed to reduce the federal debt and make more responsible spending decisions at all levels of government. Rest assured I will continue to help restore America's middle class and challenge policies that stand in the way of giving Americans the best opportunities for economic success.
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KNOXVILLE, TN – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement in reaction to the announcement of the collaboration between Volkswagen, UT-Knoxville, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the creation of the automaker’s first Innovation Hub in the United States:
CHATTANOOGA, TN — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement welcoming Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler to the Southside Chattanooga Lead Superfund Site. During the visit, Administrator Wheeler announced the completion of the Superfund Task Force, an effort to streamline and improve the Superfund Program.
CHATTANOOGA, TN — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement after touring the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy and Redbank High School to view the implementation of computer science literacy programs. Upon conclusion of the tours, the Congressman held a roundtable with local leaders and industry representatives to discuss plans for future STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) initiatives.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement in response to Volkswagen naming Chattanooga, Tennessee as its North American electric-vehicle production headquarters:
CHATTANOOGA, TN — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement after receiving the “Guardian of Small Business” award from The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB):
CHATTANOOGA, TN — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement in response to USMCA, the U.S. – Mexico – Canada Trade Agreement. This agreement will update and modernize NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement in response to the announcement from President Trump and European Commission President Juncker regarding trade:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement after his testimony on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 before the United States International Trade Commission regarding newsprint tariffs:
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement after voting in support of the H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement upon the House passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act: