As a Congresswoman, Mary Jo supported protecting the jobs we already have and creating innovative, well-paying jobs for hardworking Americans.

She supported the HIRE ACT to give tax incentives for businesses that hire unemployed Americans.

Mary Jo supported the Jobs for Main Street Act to help small businesses hire workers, access credit, and launch more job-creating projects and to hire and retain teachers, police, and firefighters; paid for by redirecting TARP funds from Wall Street to Main Street.

Her support for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act helped put Ohioans back to work while funding vital infrastructure projects including road projects, safe drinking water and water pollution control improvements in Columbus and Central Ohio.