Rep. Jim Costa Recognized with U.S. Chamber Spirit of Enterprise Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award for supporting pro-growth policies to create increased job opportunities in the first session of the 114th Congress.
“American businesses, small and large, provide jobs for hard working Americans and are the backbone of our San Joaquin Valley and nation’s economy,” said Rep. Costa. “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce works hard to advocate for policies that support employers so their businesses have the opportunity to succeed. I am honored to receive the Spirit of Enterprise award again in recognition of my support for American businesses and employers."
“We are pleased to recognize Rep. Costa for engaging in pro-business policymaking that helps strengthen our nation’s spirit of enterprise,” said Tom Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “The Spirit of Enterprise Award honors those members of Congress who are committed to ensuring that American businesses can continue to operate and succeed in a free enterprise system.”
The Chamber’s prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Award is given annually to members of Congress based on their votes on critical business legislation as outlined in the Chamber publication, How They Voted. Members who supported the Chamber’s position on at least 70 percent of those votes qualify to receive the award.
During the first session of the 114th Congress, the Chamber scored members on 14 Senate votes and 20 House votes, including votes reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and lifting the crude oil export ban. Also scored were votes in support of the first long-term transportation law in a decade and votes to make permanent tax provisions that would have regularly expired.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.