WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business association, today named U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) a Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners in the 113^th Congress.

NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner praised Rep. DesJarlais for “standing up for small business.” In presenting the group’s coveted Guardian of Small Business Award, Danner said, “Small-business owners are very politically active – paying close attention to how their lawmakers vote on key business issues and stand by those who stand for them.”

“The record shows that Rep. DesJarlais is a true champion of small business, supporting the votes that matter in the 113^th Congress,” said Danner. “This award reflects our members’ appreciation for supporting the NFIB pro-growth agenda for small business.”

“I am honored to receive this recognition for my office’s work on behalf of small business owners all across Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District,” said Rep. DesJarlais. “Small business owners are truly the backbone of our economy and it is critical we foster an environment that allows their enterprises to flourish so they can grow and create badly needed jobs in our communities.”

Those voting favorably on key small-business issues at least 70 percent of the time during the 113^th Congress are eligible for the Guardian award. Rep. DesJarlais received a 100 percent rating.