Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) met with small business owners and entrepreneurs in Upper Sandusky on May 6 to discuss legislative efforts aimed at supporting Ohio’s job creators and mark National Small Business Week.
The meeting focused on the importance of small businesses to Ohio’s economy and highlighted current legislative initiatives intended to provide relief and expand opportunities for these enterprises. Husted said, “Ohio’s 1.1 million small businesses employ more than 2.2 million people and are the backbone of our economy. Conversations with small business owners in Upper Sandusky made clear that when small businesses succeed, Ohio succeeds. I’ll continue fighting in the Senate to cut taxes and give our small businesses the freedom to grow, hire and compete.”
During the roundtable, Husted outlined his support for several bills designed to benefit small businesses across the state. In July, he backed the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which includes provisions such as making a 20% tax deduction permanent for small businesses, doubling expensing limits for new investments, creating jobs, providing tax cuts for millions of owners, and reducing taxes on tips and overtime pay.
Husted is also working on additional legislation including the Made in America Manufacturing Financing Act—which aims to increase access to growth capital for U.S.-based manufacturers—and the Investing in All of America Act that seeks greater access to capital for rural, low-income communities as well as those involved in manufacturing or critical technology sectors. The latter bill has passed both chambers of Congress and awaits presidential signature.
Other measures discussed include the AI for Mainstreet Act—intended to help American small businesses implement artificial intelligence—and efforts like repealing requirements seen as burdensome by entrepreneurs such as reporting beneficial ownership information.
Husted brings experience from previous roles including Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, secretary of state, lieutenant governor before joining the U.S. Senate; he serves on committees related to health, education, labor and pensions among others according to his official website.
