The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) has awarded Congressman Kevin Hern its prestigious “Guardian of Small Business” award for his stance on small business. The award is giving to lawmakers who vote at least 70% of the time for small business issues. Hern has a 100% voting record according to NFIB.
“I’ve lived on the other side of government policies and regulations as a small business owner for over 30 years,” said Hern. “I know what it takes to run a business – something far too few in Congress share. NFIB’s ‘Guardian of Small Business’ Award is something I’m very proud to receive. I will always support our small businesses and champion the work of job creators across America!”
“The NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award is presented to Members of Congress who have proven themselves to be real champions of small business,” said NFIB President and CEO Brad Close. “This Congress, small businesses emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic but faced continual threats of high inflation, workforce shortages, and supply chain disruptions. These NFIB Guardians demonstrated strong support of small businesses on key issues. NFIB is unique in that we only represent small and independent businesses, and our members decide our policy positions. We are proud to recognize the elected officials from the 117th Congress who earned this distinction by taking pro-small business votes that supported an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program and opposed tax increases, new mandates, increased legal liability, and problematic employment law revisions that would have threatened Main Street’s economic recovery. NFIB commends Rep. Hern for earning the Guard of Small Business Award.”
