"I am proud to lead H.R. 8211, the '504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2020,' and I would like to thank Ranking Member Chabot, the original cosponsor, for his work on the bill."
"The 504 Loan Program backs long-term loans up to $5.5 million to support investment in major fixed assets such as land, buildings, heavy equipment, and machinery."
"I am a strong supporter of the Rural Energy for America Program, and I was proud to lead our efforts in the House to call for increased appropriations."
"This Committee has been really a model of bipartisan efforts to save our small businesses."
"I actually have the bill here in the House that would allow those hardest hit sectors, like restaurants and retail and hospitality, to come back and get a second forgivable loan."
"the customer-service levels our constituents are facing is terrible in this program."
"the administration of this program has been absolutely terrible."
"somebody has to tell the truth about what our constituents are facing."
"I am honored to serve on the Small Business Committee during such a critical time in our Nation's history."
"I am fiercely passionate about career skills and technical education and finding ways to add opportunities for our young people in agriculture in particular."
"I was proud to secure increased funding for the Rural Energy for America program during the appropriations process."
"I want to just dig into a little bit of the 2016 report that found staffing challenges at the Alaska district office."