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Ohio Senator Proposes 25% Tax on Outsourcing Jobs

9/10/2025

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On September 9, 2025, Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno introduced the HIRE Act.
The act imposes a 25% tax on companies outsourcing jobs overseas.
It requires full disclosure of outsourcing contracts and disallows tax deductions for these payments.
Penalty funds will finance U.S. apprenticeship and workforce development programs.
Moreno aims to safeguard the dignity of American workers amid rising job growth for U.S.-born individuals.

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On September 9, 2025, Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno introduced the HIRE Act.
The act imposes a 25% tax on companies outsourcing jobs overseas.
It requires full disclosure of outsourcing contracts and disallows tax deductions for these payments.
Penalty funds will finance U.S. apprenticeship and workforce development programs.
Moreno aims to safeguard the dignity of American workers amid rising job growth for U.S.-born individuals.