Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted in favor of H.R. 4, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011. The bill would terminate a law that would impose unreasonable burdens on small business, such as filing detailed Internal Revenue Service paperwork for every business transaction exceeding $600.

“To create jobs and economic growth, we must remove cumbersome, hefty paperwork burdens on our small businesses. Ending this provision will promote business growth and investment throughout Texas and the nation,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Small business owners in my district have told me that the best way to create jobs is giving them a chance to grow without redundant government paperwork.  This bill will do just that.”

H.R. 4 is bipartisan and supported by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Small Business Association, National Federation of Independent Businesses, American Farm Bureau Association, American Medical Association, National Association of Enrolled Agents, Associated General Contractors, among 175 other organizations.

“Our nation relies on small businesses.  At a time when our economy begins to recover, this bill will help it move faster by removing burdensome requirements that will not aid economic growth,” said Congressman Cuellar.

The bill passed by a bipartisan vote of 314 to 112.