Ohio Senator Proposes Legislation Targeting Outsourcing
Ohio Republican Senator Bernie Moreno has put forth new legislation designed to impose fines on companies that outsource jobs and operations overseas. This proposal, introduced on Friday, aims to support job creation within the United States.
The legislation, dubbed the “International Transfer of Employment Act,” places a 25% tax on what are termed “outsourcing payments.” These payments refer to money that U.S. companies or taxpayers send to foreign entities that profit from American consumers.
Additionally, the bill incorporates measures to prevent tax avoidance through U.S. territories. It requires companies to thoroughly disclose all outsourcing payments and contracts. Notably, companies are barred from deducting these outsourced payments from their taxes.
Revenue generated from the penalties on spending for overseas workers is set to be allocated for U.S. apprenticeship and workforce development programs.
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Alongside this bill, Ohio senators have introduced “Holly’s Act” to support women who have been victims of violent attacks in Cincinnati.
The proposed law would also restrict businesses from categorizing payments as base erosion transactions, especially when passing through a Republican-controlled Congress and a Republican president.
Moreno shared his sentiments, expressing concern for recent college graduates struggling to secure jobs. He criticized what he views as a pattern of globalist politicians and corporate executives prioritizing overseas profits over fair wages for Americans.
“It’s time to fight for working-class Americans,” Moreno stated. “If businesses opt to hire foreign workers over Americans, my bill aims to penalize them financially.”
This proposal comes amidst ongoing efforts from the Trump administration to boost job opportunities for U.S. citizens. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates a significant rise in jobs for U.S.-born individuals, while employment for foreign-born workers saw a decline over the same period.
Interestingly, the number of foreign-born individuals over the age of 16 in the U.S. decreased by nearly 500,000 in the span between July 2024 and July 2025, highlighting shifts in the job market.
