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Washington, D.C. – This month, Alaska Congressman Don Young was named a winner of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his support for pro-business policies in the 116^th Congress. 2020’s bipartisan group of awardees have met the award criteria by casting pro-growth votes and showing a commitment to bipartisan leadership and effective governance. A full list of winners can be found here, and the complete scoring criteria is located here.

“Free enterprise and sustained growth are the backbones of our economy, both in Alaska and across the country,” said Congressman Don Young. “As a former small business owner myself, I know how important it is to support policies to empower entrepreneurs to take risks, expand their operations, and create good jobs for Alaskans. I am honored to once again receive the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, but there is still much work ahead to ensure that American businesses of all sizes can thrive. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant economic hardship in our nation, and I remain committed to working with my colleagues in the House and Senate, on both sides of the aisle, to ensure that America’s economy comes back stronger than ever.”

“In these uncertain times with daunting economic and social challenges facing our nation, it is imperative that leaders in Washington are focused on propelling American businesses forward to create jobs and economic growth from California to Maine,” said Thomas J. Donohue, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “As we rebuild our economy, legislators must lead by pursuing bipartisan solutions that create jobs and promote a free enterprise system. I’m proud to recognize these 259 Members of Congress for their commitment to driving opportunity and prosperity in America’s workforce and on Main Streets across the nation.”

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