I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the funds made…

I would just argue that the Treasury Department is in charge of various activities with regard to the governance of these boards, whether the World Bank, IMF, et cetera. These are entities that we fund. We are on these boards, and these…

I am pleased to offer this amendment today with the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Hill) as a cosponsor, who was here a minute ago. I am confident it will garner bipartisan support. My amendment would prohibit funds from this bill from being…

I think the bill's sponsor, Ms. De La Cruz, and cosponsor Mrs. Beatty, have both articulated very well the need for this bill. It is a good idea. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues' support for the bill, and I yield back the balance of my…

In a growing global economy, we must empower our small businesses to compete on the world stage. This legislation will ensure that entrepreneurs have ample opportunities to engage in international trade. H.R. 8844 also ensures…

And rise in support of H.R. 3462, the SBA Cyber Awareness Act, as amended by the Senate. Cyberattacks are too common in today's world. They cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars each year and have the ability to harm and shut down…

I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, fraud associated with the EIDL program is a serious matter. Due to mismanagement and poor oversight capabilities, the EIDL…

I thank Ms. Davids and Ms. Tenney for working in a bipartisan manner to ensure this bill reached the House floor. I thank the chair for advancing this bill. I encourage all of my colleagues to support H.R. 6441, which was unanimously…

The WBC program has delivered for women-owned small businesses for many years. This legislation reauthorizes the program, increases accountability and oversight, and ensures the program continues to serve our entrepreneurs in the future. I…

In closing, having the rules of the road clearly and succinctly in one location for all small business owners is instrumental. The One Stop Shop for Small Business Compliance Act of 2021 will ensure this occurs at the SBA. Mr. Speaker, I…

And I rise in support of H.R. 6441, the Women's Business Centers Improvement Act of 2022. Women's Business Centers, WBCs, support over 150,000 women entrepreneurs each year through training, mentoring, business development, and financing…