we are going to make sure that small businesses are properly represented in those negotiations.
In January, Senator Hirono and I introduced the UPLIFT Act, which would nurture innovation ecosystems in minority, low-i...
To invest more equitably, we need more diverse managers in the existing program.
the President is challenging us to do better as we build back better.
So having a mechanism to deal with equity capital, under our supervision, would certainly be a tool that could help deal...
So you are used to this. You are a real pro at this.
Despite the success of the SBIC program, it is underutilized.
SBIC funds have provided more than $100 billion of funding across 200,000 financings to small businesses, creating more ...
I want to thank our colleagues, Senator John Hickenlooper and Senator Jim Risch for their leadership on this issue.
According to information I have, only 5 percent of the funds go to companies owned by women, veterans, or minorities.
We should expand the program and fully utilize it to get more capital invested in small businesses.
My concern is that, it may have worked well for West Virginia, but Mr. Chairman, we need some national direction to hold...
Our first order is to make sure we have the safety of our communities.
I applaud the leadership of our Committee in pushing the issues on PFAS.
I am concerned about their safety. Is there more aggressiveness that the international community can be in order to prot...
we will very much look to you for advice as to how we can protect the people of Belarus.
The protesters in Belarus are extremely brave people. They are out in great numbers protesting against their government.
The press statement for your FY 2022 budget says it includes a significant increase to resources to advance human rights...
