Roger Williams: “I encourage my colleagues to consider the consequences of the draconian cuts they are demanding while they hold our…”

Industries like construction are particularly affected, with the projection showing the need for over 500,000 additional workers annually.

Main street is facing a dire labor shortage, with 90 percent of businesses reporting few or no qualified applicants in August.

Not one small business has said, yeah, we need more rules and regulations. Not one.

This important legislation will hold these fraudsters accountable, and I urge my colleagues to support it. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.