SAVANNAH — The world’s largest business federation has given its backing to Congressman Jack Kingston (R-Savannah) in his bid for re-election, citing his support for pro-growth and pro-jobs initiatives.

In endorsing Kingston, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donahue praised the congressman’s support of pro-business issues.

“At no other time in our nation’s history has it been more critical that members of Congress provide leadership that protects and advances the interests of the business community,” said Donahue. “Returning Jack Kingston to the U.S. House of Representatives will help produce sustained economic growth, help create more jobs, and get our country back on track.”

Kingston is being opposed in the Nov. 6 general election by Chatham County Democrat Lesli Messinger.

Kingston, who worked at Savannah’s port before launching a successful career in insurance, has made advancing policies that encourage economic growth, job creation, and a less-intrusive federal government a central tenet of his legislative platform. He regularly meets with local businesses to learn more about how government impacts their operation and what would help them grow their enterprise and create more jobs.

“The answers to our economic woes will not come from Washington, they will come from small businesses and workers on the front lines of our economy,” said Kingston. “I am honored by the Chamber’s recognition of my efforts and accept their endorsement to continue working to empower businesses to create jobs.  Together we can lay the groundwork for a new era of prosperity that leaves a better future for our children and grandchildren.”

Kingston has worked to pass dozens of bipartisan jobs bills including several that were signed into law by the President.

Among those, Kingston believes the most effective at quickly creating long-lasting jobs are initiatives to reform the tax code to make it fairer, flatter, and more conducive to growth, to peel back overly-burdensome government regulations that hinder job creation, and to bring down gas prices and create jobs by harnessing America’s energy potential.

“Creating jobs should not be a partisan issue,” said Kingston.  “It’s time to break the log jam and provide the leadership the American people need.”