Ander Crenshaw for Congress

Ander Crenshaw Honored as Guardian of Small Business by NFIB

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:01 EST

On September 13, 2012, the National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business association, named U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw (FL-4) a Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners in the 112^th Congress.

NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner praised Rep. Crenshaw for “standing for small business.” In presenting the group’s coveted Guardian of Small Business Award, Danner said, “Small-business owners pay close attention to how their lawmakers vote on the issues affecting their businesses and employees and stand by those who stand for them.”

“The record shows that Rep. Crenshaw is a true champion of small business, having stood strong on the key small-business votes in the 112^th Congress,” said Danner. “This award reflects our members’ appreciation for supporting the NFIB pro-growth agenda for small business.”

In all, NFIB will present Guardian awards to 245 Representatives who voted favorably on key small business issues at least 70 percent of the time during the 112^thCongress. To view “How Congress Voted,” which has the key small business votes and voting percentages for each lawmaker, go to http://www.NFIB.com/hcv

U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw Honored as Guardian of Small Business by NFIB

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EST

“In the 112^th Congress, Representative Ander Crenshaw proved that he is a champion of small business. The Guardian of Small Business Award is a legislative award given to U.S. Representatives and Senators who vote to promote and protect the right of small-business owners to own, operate and grow their businesses.”

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NFIB is the nation’s leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C., and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small and independent business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB’s powerful network of grassroots activists sends their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America’s free enterprise system. NFIB’s mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses. More information is available online at www.NFIB.com/newsroom.

A Message from Ander . . .

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:00:00 EST

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Small Businesses Deserve Regulatory Breaks

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST

On July 26, I voted to give the nation’s small businesses certainty to create jobs and grow the economy through his support of the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act (H.R. 4078). The House passed the bill by a vote of 245 - 172 and sent the measure to the United States Senate for consideration.

The nation’s economy will not gain steam unless our job creators - the nation’s small businesses - have the certainty they need to move ahead with strategic business plans. The Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act will clear the way for that movement by tearing down burdensome red tape and freezing new federal regulations until nationwide unemployment is at or below six percent.

Current statistics form a tangled web. A Small Business Administration study found regulations cost employers $10,000 per year, per employee. ObamaCare regulations have imposed an estimated $17.1 billion in private-sector burdens, approximately $7.2 billion in costs to states, and 59.2 million annual paperwork hours to the workload.

And, that’s not all. The Dodd-Frank law has produced regulations with more than $7 billion in direct costs with one estimate saying the law would require 26,500 individuals working full time just to complete the paperwork. This picture has got to change and clearing away heavy regulatory burden will provide the hope and certainty that our nation’s job creators need to move forward and succeed.

Specifically, H.R. 4078 would:

• Impose freeze on economically significant regulations that harm the economy until unemployment reaches 6 percent or lower;

• Permanently prevent “lame duck” administrations from issuing economically significant regulations;

• Ensure that impacted parties have a right to intervene before federal agencies agree to binding legal settlements that require them to issue new regulations;

• Require independent federal agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission and the National Labor Relations Board to comply with the same regulatory review requirements as other agencies and require increased transparency with respect to unfunded mandates that are imposed on state and local governments;

• Create a streamlined process for consideration of federal permits for construction projects; and

• Require both the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to conduct more thorough cost-benefit analyses of proposed regulations.

No to Tax Increases on American Families

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST

Today I voted to block heavy incomes tax increases scheduled to begin in 2013 with his support of the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act (H.R. 8). The bill passed the House by a vote of 256 to 171.

Raising taxes in this tough economy is the last thing Americans families and businesses need. That’s why I voted to block the tax hike that looms in January of 2013 for every American who pays income taxes. They and the small businesses that create the bulk of the jobs in this nation need the certainty to meet their budgets, plan and move ahead.

In the face of three years of high unemployment, President Obama and Democrats are calling for higher taxes that will eliminate more than 700,000 jobs. That’s not the road we need to take, and I call on President Obama and Congressional Democrats to join Republicans to stop job-killing tax hikes.

H.R. 8 would provide a one-year extension of the low-tax policies originally enacted in 2001 and 2003 and then extended again in 2010. This extension serves as the bridge to tax reform in 2013 and would:

• Maintain existing tax rates and thus prevent a tax hike on January 1, 2013,

• Continue marriage penalty relief,

• Maintain the $1,000 child credit,

• Maintain a 15% top rate on dividends and capital gains,

• Maintain the estate tax at its 2011 and 2012 parameters (indexed for inflation),

• Provide higher Sec. 179 small business expensing limits,

• Preserve certain education-related benefits; and

• Provide a two-year AMT patch (covering 2012 and 2013).

Repeal ObamaCare - Again

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:00:00 EST

On July 11, I voted to pass the Repeal ObamaCare Act (H.R. 6079) – legislation to fully repeal the Obama administration’sPatient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

As a co-sponsor of the Repeal ObamaCare Act, I was joined by my colleagues in passing the proposal by a vote of 244-185. The Repeal ObamaCare Act fully repeals ObamaCare, which the United State Supreme Court ruled constitutional on June 28.

Today’s vote marks the 33rd time I have voted to repeal all or part of the President’s health care reform law. The act now moves to the United States Senate where no action is expected.

Any law that puts Washington in control of one sixth of the nation’s economy is bad medicine. The highest court in the land may have found the law constitutional, but that doesn’t make it good policy. That’s why I’ve voted against the Administration’s flawed approach to health care reform in the past and again today. We can do better.

Americans deserve patient-centered health care and the Administration’s brand of health care reform is not delivering on its promises. Premiums are higher, not lower. Health care costs are increasing, not decreasing, and Americans aren’t able to keep the plans they have.

My fight is for simpler, more affordable, and more accessible health care that allows people to keep the health care that they like. Americans deserve true choice and cost-effective measures that won’t harm the economy, raise taxes, or bankrupt our children and grandchildren’s futures.

My plan is a step-by-step approach to make health care more affordable and more accessible. It is a plan to end lawsuit abuse, allow small businesses to band together to purchase lower-cost health plans, allow consumers to purchase plans across state lines, make insurance plans portable, prohibit insurers from discriminating against pre-existing conditions, provide tax credits for the working poor, and allow dependents up to age 26 to remain on their parents’ insurance plans. This will open doors to affordable health care for individuals, families, and businesses across Florida and the nation.

Memorial Day 2012

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:00:01 EST

Patriotism, Heroism at Forefront...

Ander Fights for Our Military

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

Crenshaw Votes to Strengthen Military in Northeast Florida and Around the Globe...

Join Team Crenshaw Today!

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:12:00 EST

Nothing is more foundational than people like you who offer your time and hard work to this campaign. Think about your passion and many talents and let us know how best you can help our campaign.

We can use your help as part of Team Crenshaw today! Whether stuffing envelopes, walking door to door, writing a letter to the editor, putting a sign in your yard, or something else, rest assured, your talents will be put to good use.

Crenshaw Earns "Guardian of Small Business Award"

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:12:00 EST

he National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) today (9/23) honored Congressman Ander Crenshaw with its “Guardian of Small Business Award” in recognition of his legislative record of commitment to protecting free enterprise in the 111th Congress.

Crenshaw Secures Funds for Mayport

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:25:00 EST

Ander Crenshaw announced that the full House of Representatives approved the Fiscal Year 2011 Military Construction (MILCON) and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations bill (H.R. 5822). Crenshaw served as Acting Ranking Member and managed the bill for Republicans during House floor debate on Wednesday. H.R. 5822 now moves to the United States Senate for consideration.

The bill provides critical funding needed for military construction, including $2 million in planning and design funds for the continued nuclearization of Naval Station Mayport and $74.53 million for Marine Corps projects at Blount Island. The legislation also funds family housing for our troops and their families and other quality of life construction projects, and provides resources for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Related Agencies.

Commenting on House passage of the bill, Crenshaw issued the following statement:

“This bi-partisan bill provides key resources to address the needs of our servicemen and women, our veterans, and our fallen heroes. I am honored to help guide the measure to final passage in the House and look forward to its passage in the United States Senate.

“At home and around the globe, our soldiers deserve key resources as they fight the war against terrorism and protect our national security no matter where they are. This bill moves us in that direction by including $2 million in planning and design funds for continued nuclearization of Naval Station Mayport and $74.5 million to expand the capability of Marine Corps Blount Island Command to handle equipment returning from Afghanistan and Pakistan.

“The Navy ruled that national security dictates that the East Coast have two nuclear aircraft carrier homeports - Mayport being one of them. With the Quadrennial Defense Review reinforcing that decision, the work shifts to funding the projects needed to make this base nuclear ready. I have fought for Mayport from day one and will continue to do so until the day a carrier sails in to homeport on the First Coast.

“At Blount Island Marine Corps Command, funds for expanding storage capabilities, overhauling equipment, and shipping will help make sure our Marines receive well-maintained equipment in a timely manner. These resources mean that Blount Island will be able to accept more equipment returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and service our pre-positioning ships and equipment more efficiently.

“For our veterans, my proposal to re-allocate $14 million to the Veterans Benefits Administration to allow the VA to retain 306 education claims processors was included in this final bill and will ensure that GI education benefits claims are processed quickly. We have all supported and lauded the benefits of the new GI education benefits bill, but we must be attentive to complaints from angry veterans who begin a semester in college only to have their tuition bill still unpaid months later.”

Crenshaw Votes Against Wasteful Spending in Health Care Bill

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:28:00 EST

Votes to Prohibit Hiring of IRS Agents to Enforce Health Care Law...

Crenshaw Gets Assurance that Mayport will Homeport Carrier

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:22:00 EST

Congressman Ander Crenshaw today said that Navy Undersecretary Robert Work’s testimony at a July 22 House Armed Services Committee Hearing reaffirmed the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) ruling that national security dictates that Naval Station Mayport should homeport a nuclear aircraft carrier.

“Navy Undersecretary Work’s testimony underscored what four years of review, countless hearings, and intense review of comprehensive military analyses showed: national security grounds the decision that our country should have two nuclear aircraft carrier homeports on the East Coast,” said Crenshaw, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. “His testimony couldn’t be more clear, and I look forward to continuing my work here on Capitol Hill to direct key resources to Mayport.”

In response to Virginia Congressman Wittman’s inquiry on whether the Mayport decision requires further review under an efficiency initiative, the hearing transcript notes that Undersecretary Work responded:

“Sir, I don’t believe we do. There is a balance between strategic requirement as well as efficiencies. In this case, the department as affirmed by the QDR, that the strategic rationale for the homporting decision is a good one. And I’m reminded of – this reminds me somewhat of – before the DDG-1000 program was truncated, the Department of Navy wanted to single up into one yard for efficiency sake, And we made the case the we would wave about $300 million per board – or per ship.

“And it was the Congress that intervened and said look, you cannot take the risks of singling up into a single yard. Because what would happen if that yard was hit by a catastrophic event. And the wisdom of Congress was proven a year later in Katrina when the yard down in the Gulf Coast was knocked out for awhile.

“There was no objective risks analysis – would give you a number on why you would do that. It’s a strategic judgment of leadership that we basically say this is a good call. And would trump a mere efficiency argument.”

Crenshaw Becomes a Charter Member of House Tea Party Caucus

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:46:00 EST

Today I joined Michele Bachmann and 50 other Members of Congress in creating the House Tea Party Caucus to promote America’s call for fiscal responsibility, adherence to the Constitution, and limited government.

Everywhere I go, my constituents are clear - they have had enough of the spending, the bureaucracy, and the government knows best mentality running rampant today.

The House Tea Party Caucus will espouse the timeless principles of our founding fathers - principles that all Members of Congress have sworn to uphold.

Ander Honors America's Veterans

Sun, 30 May 2010 03:00:00 EST

On Memorial Day, we take time as individuals and as a nation to honor the servicemen and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, while pausing to remember that American troops continue to fight for our liberty, at locations around the globe.

All of these valiant soldiers - past and present - stand at the forefront of our thoughts on this somber day as we thank them for their selfless devotion to our country. Each of them has a special story to tell. Each deserves remembrance in our thoughts and at the ceremonies being held in their honor.

As I work to ensure that the military and veterans’ needs are met on Capitol Hill, my thoughts are never far from my hometown of Jacksonville and the cities and towns across this Congressional district. The First Coast’s strong military tradition commands respect, particularly on this day. From its defense installations which have anchored our national security, to the servicemen and women and their families who live here, to the service organizations who support our Armed Forces, the region is an example of patriotism at its finest.

Let us all gather and remember this history and the faces of those who have helped create it. Some are still with us and some have passed by, but they all hold a place in our hearts as we take a moment to say thank you. We owe them a great of gratitude so that we may continue to live in a free country. I thank them all and pay tribute to their valiant service on this and all days.

Crenshaw Issues Statement on Signing of Health Care Bill into Law

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:32:00 EST

Ander Crenshaw issued the following statement following the President’s signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – legislation that Crenshaw voted against on the floor of the United States House of Representatives on Sunday, March 21.

“This health care bill is now law, and many are celebrating. But, with the President’s signature today, comes a long list of backroom deals that will cost Americans millions of dollars. Take the Louisiana Purchase where $300 million in extra Medicaid aid goes to that state, $100 million for a public hospital in Connecticut, and $99 million for hospitals in Tennessee. And there’s the Cornhusker Kickback where Nebraska gets $100 million in added federal Medicaid assistance.

“I have stood alongside the residents of North Florida from day one for affordable health care; not higher taxes, not big government, not big deficits, not less Medicare benefits, not more expensive care, and certainly not back room deals. The Democrats’ bill raises taxes by over $500 billion, costing thousands of jobs. It also spends more than a trillion dollars, cuts Medicare for our seniors by over $500 billion, and spends $10 billion to hire 16,500 new IRS employees to enforce new taxes and penalties.

“That’s why I voted for the Republican plan last November and so strongly back that bill’s principles today. It lowers health care costs, increases access, maintains Medicare benefits, ends lawsuit abuse, and preserves the doctor/patient relationship – all without raising taxes. That’s right for Florida, right for the nation, and that’s what I will continue to fight for.”

Message on WJXT (news4Jax.com)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:49:00 EST

Please click here to view Ander's message on the Local Station's (TV 4) website.

http://www.news4jax.com/video/17773148/index.html

Honoring the Memory of 9/11 Victims

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:06:00 EST

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America Needs a Comprehensive Energy Solution

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:09:00 EST

We must adapt, evolve, and move forward with a comprehensive policy that addresses both supply and demand. ...

Crenshaw Pleased with Progress on New National Cemetery

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:11:00 EST

New VA Cemetery Set to Open Later this Year...