[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 4] [House] [Page 5024] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]TAX RELIEF TO SMALL BUSINESSES (Mr. HALL of New York asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. HALL of New York. Madam Speaker, I am pleased that yesterday the House passed H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act. As we continue down the path of economic recovery, it is more important than ever that we focus on providing tax relief to small businesses. I am especially proud to report that the bill contains a provision I championed: an increase in the small business startup deduction. This provision will allow people to strike out on their own, become their own boss and create jobs. I fought for this provision after meeting with small businesses and local Chambers of Commerce in the Hudson Valley. Thanks to their input, this legislation is stronger and more effective. I am glad to deliver on a tax deduction that local business owners told me that they needed to help strengthen and build their companies. Passage of H.R. 4849 will make a real difference for the small businesses in the Hudson Valley. I hope the Senate will soon pass this important legislation. ____________________