I raise a point of order against consideration of the resolution because the resolution waives all points of order against consideration of H.R. 5376. The resolution is therefore in violation of section 426 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform…

We have seen a circus here for the last 7 hours. We saw history: The longest vote held in this body in modern history, a motion to adjourn, just so some backroom agreement could be made. This point of order, the whole purpose of it, is to…

In closing, this legislation takes an important step in preparing the Federal Government and our communities for the introduction of advanced air mobility vehicles. Madam Speaker, I urge support, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I want to thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding. Madam Speaker, this resolution about the fiscal state of the Nation is an important step in the right direction. Now more than ever, Congress needs to take an honest look at government…

there are lots of things we disagree on here on the Senate floor, but one thing we all agree on is the importance of getting the right people to help us do these jobs. I rise today to honor one of my outstanding staff members, Derek Coats…

on behalf of my colleagues, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard. ____________________

reserving the right to object. I understand that multiple of my colleagues have objections to all of the nominees that the Senator from New Jersey is going to offer this evening. So I will be here to object on their behalf and also on my…

I thank the gentleman for his insightful discussion and presentation. I am glad he pointed out that the socialist agenda of this administration is being rejected by the people of this country. Probably very, very likely, today, we are…

And rise in support of H.R. 4531, the 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act. On October 15, 2021, the SBA's inspector general published a report titled ``Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Small Business Administration in Fiscal…

For the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, I believe now is the time to act to prepare our financial institutions for cyber intrusions. Requiring the SBA to assess its own cyber infrastructure is an important step to ensure the agency can…

I have no further speakers, and I yield myself the balance of my time to close. The Boots to Business Program is critical in assisting our veterans during their entrepreneurial business journey. I, once again, want to thank all of our…

I thank the gentleman from Texas for his insights. Being a businessman himself, he understands full well the problems that they have, the concerns about the bill being proposed, and the impact of all the decisions that this administration…

I would like to have a minor discussion with the gentleman here. You made a couple of points here with regards to some of the discussions you had with regards to amnesty. Did one of the questions that you posed deal with the $450,000…

And I rise in support of H.R. 4515, the Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021. Small Business Development Centers, or SBDCs, perform numerous important roles for small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. They are…

I have no further speakers, as well, so I will close. The SBIC program has delivered for small businesses for many years. It is time we update the program to match other Federal Rules and ensure the program continues to serve our…

I hope this Committee considers inviting the Administration to testify about this issue as well.

Increased input costs are hampering producers' abilities to provide an affordable food and fiber supply.

I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania for his insightful remarks, and I appreciate him quantifying that this is a $420 billion hit to small businesses. His comment about working harder and making less, we understand the pandemic caused a…