Linda Sánchez Statement on President Obama’s American Jobs Act (Sept 14 2011)

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez today released the following statement regarding the American Jobs Act, which President Obama delivered to Congress on Monday. The White House released a state-by-state analysis this week.

"Job creation is our number one priority right now," said Congresswoman Sánchez. "I applaud President Obama for putting forward a plan that creates jobs, strengthens small businesses, rebuilds America and grows our economy.

"The President's plan consists of ideas that have been supported by both Democrats and Republicans. There's no reason the Republican majority shouldn't bring the President's plan to the House floor for a vote.

"More than a million unemployed Californians will be back at work under the President's plan. On top of that, the American Jobs Act will make crucial investments in California's infrastructure.

"We must pass the American Jobs Act without further delay so that millions of Americans can get back to work."

The American Jobs Act will cut the payroll tax in half to 3.1% for 710,000 firms in California. President Obama's plan also includes almost $4 billion for immediate investments in transportation programs for California, which will support more than 51,000 new jobs. Additionally, $2.8 billion will be used for modernizing schools and preventing the layoffs of 36,600 teachers statewide.

You can read more about how California will benefit under President Obama's plan here.