Dennis Ross Honored by National Association of Manufacturers

U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., part of the U.S. House leadership in his role as senior deputy majority whip, received the Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Ross was honored for scoring 97 percent on what NAM recognized as Key Manufacturing Votes.

We must continue the fight for our domestic manufacturing sector, said Ross on Tuesday. Its critical to our economy, to our global competitiveness, and to our national security. I am honored to fight for job creation and stability, while continuing to cut back government red tape that forces companies to find cheap labor abroad. By creating jobs and using the manufacturing industry as a platform for new employment, we are establishing solutions to a number of economic issues. Its a win-win situation.

Manufacturers in Florida and throughout the United States are making a comeback, creating jobs, making more products and making them better than ever before, said Aric Newhouse, NAMs senior vice president of policy and government relations. However, manufacturers are often disproportionately impacted by decisions made by policymakers in Washington. The NAM is proud to stand with lawmakers like Rep. Ross who understand what is at stake and seek to implement policies that will foster innovation, growth and competitiveness.