Aaron Bean U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Aaron Bean U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
On August 9th, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04), in coordination with the U.S. Travel Association, held a roundtable with community and business leaders to discuss the impacts of inflation on the travel and tourism industry in Nassau County and nationwide.
“Small businesses are the heart of our economy, and what they need right now is certainty for the future. The Biden-Harris Administration’s inflation crisis has created a new tax on all Floridians, and that tax is rising every month,” said Congressman Bean. “As a former small business owner, I know firsthand the burdens small businesses face. In Congress, I’m working to ensure our unique travel and tourism industry has the support it needs to become more competitive, more productive, and more innovative.”
Tori Emerson Barnes, U.S. Travel Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy, added: “Travel is a cornerstone for communities like Amelia Island, providing jobs for local workers and boosting the nation’s global competitiveness. We appreciate the opportunity to join Congressman Bean for a discussion on how Congress can further support the growth of travel to his district and throughout the United States, as well as the leadership of Visit Amelia Island, who were instrumental in bringing us together.”
In addition to discussing policy avenues to address inflation, participants addressed the H-2B worker visa program and its importance for small and seasonal businesses that rely on temporary workers.
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