{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/rep-brooks-honored-guardian-small-business-nfib", "Rep. Brooks Honored as Guardian of Small Business by NFIB", "2016-09-14", "2016", "2016-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Mo Brooks", "B001274", "brooks.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u00a0\u2013 The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation\u2019s leading small business association, today awarded Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) with its Guardian of Small Business Award for his outstanding voting record in support of America\u2019s small business owners in the 114th Congress. \u00a0\nIn presenting the group\u2019s prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award, NFIB President and CEO Juanita Duggan said, \u201cMany elected officials claim that they are champions of small business, but our Guardian Award shows our members and other small business owners who is really fighting for them.\u201d\nDuggan continued, \u201cBased on his voting record, Rep. Brooks is one of the most reliable advocates for small business in Washington.\u201d \nNFIB\u2019s \u201cHow Congress Voted,\u201d which serves as a report card for members of Congress, was recently unveiled. \u00a0The report presents key small business votes and voting percentages for each lawmaker. \u00a0Those voting favorably on key small business issues at least 70 percent of the time during the 114th Congress are eligible for the Guardian Award. \u00a0Congressman Brooks received a perfect 100 percent score.\u00a0\n\nRep. Brooks accepts Guardian of Small Business Award\nfrom the NFIB.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0A high-resolution photo from the event is available\u00a0HERE.\n\u00a0\nNFIB is the nation\u2019s leading small business advocacy association, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. \u00a0Founded in 1943 to give small business owners a voice in public policy making, NFIB\u2019s policy positions are set by its 325,000 business owner members, who send their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through NFIB\u2019s unique member only ballot. \u00a0NFIB\u2019s mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate, and grow their businesses. \u00a0More information is available online at www.NFIB.com/news.\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/rep-brooks-honored-guardian-small-business-nfib"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.7514219507575035, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}