Labor Secretary, Rep. Carson Highlight Job Growth; Investments in Economy

INDIANAPOLIS—Today, Representative Andre Carson (IN-07) joined Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Marty Walsh at RecycleForce to highlight federal job creation and the expansion of work opportunities for vulnerable groups.

"The Secretary's visit is a chance to spotlight what our city and state stand for: good-paying, meaningful jobs and giving all Hoosiers access to opportunities that shape a better future for you and your family," said Rep. Carson. "Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration and an effective Congress, we have not only been able to recover from the pandemic but come back even stronger than before. I am proud to have fought for and supported bills that put people over politics."

"RecycleForce, proudly funded by the Department of Labor, is a critical example of how federal investments can help shape the livelihoods and career pathways of formerly incarcerated citizens," said U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh. "Thanks to Congressman Carson, with the investments from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, thousands of good-paying jobs will expand in Indiana and across the country. As we implement these vital pieces of legislation, the Department of Labor will continue to ensure grantees provide equal access to job training in growing industries."

Since the start of President Biden's administration, Congress has passed transformative measures aimed at economic opportunities for American families. In March 2021, House Democrats passed the American Rescue plan, which provided direct assistance to families, invested in vaccine distribution, ensured schools had the resources to resume in-person learning safely, and gave vital support to small businesses. Now, private sector U.S. jobs are sitting at 1.1 million jobs above the February 2020 level.

In addition, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed into law November 2021, represents a once-in-a-generation investment in our country's roads, bridges, rails, and more. This package has already begun to expand economic opportunities for Americans across the country, taking action to repair our nation's infrastructure while creating nearly 1.5 million jobs every year over the next decade.

The landmark Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law this August, seeks to ease the burden off American families by reducing health care and energy costs for millions and making a significant down payment in reducing the deficit. This historic package is the largest-ever investment in clean energy, ensuring America remains a leader in combatting the climate crisis – and ensuring current job growth is sustained for years to come. Experts now predict the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act will exceed even Congress's predictions, ushering in the United States as a leader of the climate economy of the future.