Hoyer Statement on September Jobs Report

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the September jobs report: 

“As Republican dysfunction and infighting continues to impede their Majority's ability to govern, the jobs report released this morning ought to remind us how the historic accomplishments our Democratic House Majority secured last Congress continue to have a positive impact on our nation’s economic outlook. The United States economy added another 336,000 jobs last month, further affirming the consistent strength of our job market and broader economy. The total number of jobs created since President Biden took office in January 2021 has reached a historic 13.9 million, and unemployment remains near its record low at 3.8%. Thanks in no small part to Democrats' Investing in America agenda, wages continue to rise, costs continue to fall, and our economy continues to grow at a steady pace.

“When Democrats held the House Majority last Congress, we passed meaningful legislation that is making a difference in the lives of Americans in every corner of this country – from the CHIPS and Science Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. These historic laws continue to fuel job-growth, strengthen American infrastructure, and bring manufacturing back to the United States. Indeed, our economy has added 815,000 manufacturing jobs since President Biden took office. Even as Republicans remain deeply divided, Democrats will continue Investing in America so that working families have the tools they need to Make It In America.”