Today, Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) received the Guardian of Small Business Award from The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading advocate for small businesses, for his outstanding support of America’s small business owners in the 114th Congress.
“It is an honor to be recognized as one of the most reliable advocates for small business in Washington. Small businesses are truly the backbone of this nation’s economy, and The NFIB works tirelessly to ensure they are protected," said Rep. Gohmert
“Many elected officials claim that they are champions of small business, but NFIB’s Guardian Award shows small business owners who is really fighting for them,” said NFIB President and CEO Juanita Duggan.
The Guardian of Small Business is NFIB’s most prestigious award reserved for lawmakers who vote consistently with NFIB on the key issues identified by small business owners. NFIB tracks the votes of every member of Congress. House members and Senators who vote with NFIB members at least 70 percent of the time are eligible for the Guardian Award. Rep. Gohmert received a 100 voting record during the 114th Congress.
Congressman Gohmert is the Chairman of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the Vice Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security. Prior to being elected to serve in Congress, he was elected to three terms as State District Judge in Smith County, Texas and was appointed by then Texas Governor Rick Perry to complete a term as Chief Justice of the 12th Court of Appeals of Texas.
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