CORREA RE-LAUNCHES BIPARTISAN FAMILY BUSINESS CAUCUS

WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined Representative Claudia Tenney (NY-24) to re-launch the Bipartisan Congressional Family Business Caucus, which aims to educate Members of Congress of the contribution of family-run businesses to local and the national economy. Family businesses include a wide array of businesses-small and large-from diverse industries based all over the nation.

"Our economy is driven by family businesses whose owners and employees are usually our neighbors. My parents worked hard to give me the opportunity to reach the middle class, and starting a family business provides the same possibility to millions of Americans," Rep. Correa said. "We need to make sure that family businesses continue to flourish across different industries, and the Family Business Caucus will work to help Main Street entrepreneurs achieve their American Dream."

The Congressional Family Business Caucus aims to create stronger connections between small businesses with policy makers in Congress. In doing so, the Caucus will build awareness within Congress about the issues impacting local businesses, including workforce challenges, tax policy, economic issues, and community development.

The Caucus was first established in the 117th Congress to better understand the often overlooked contributions of family businesses to the national economy and to local communities. Family businesses generate over 83 million American jobs and produce $7.7 trillion in gross domestic product while navigating workforce challenges, tax policy, economic issues, and community development.
"Family-owned businesses are the backbone of communities across the country, creating jobs, supporting local economies, and carrying on traditions that span generations. As someone who helped run my family's business, I understand the unique challenges these businesses face, from rising costs and workforce pressures to complex regulations and tax policy. I look forward to working with Congressman Correa and our colleagues in the Caucus to ensure family businesses have a strong voice in Congress and the policies they need to grow, compete, and continue supporting millions of American workers," said Rep.Tenney.

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