Earl Blumenauer


Roles


January 2012: Government Affairs
January 2012

One of the worst things about Washington, D.C., is how often the federal government enacts well-intentioned laws and regulations without stopping to think how they will affect small businesses and job creation.

3% withholding finally is repealed
January 2012

On Nov. 21, President Obama signed into law legislation that I helped author (H.R. 674) to repeal the 3% withholding tax on government contractors.

Proposed Legislation Supports Building Safety
December 2007

The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 would provide federal grants to building departments to enhance public safety.