Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the House Amendment to S. 1687, the Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2022. All businesses, regardless of size or available resources, are susceptible to cyber threats. If large businesses can become victims of cybercrimes, small businesses are even more vulnerable. This bipartisan legislation directs Small Business Development Centers, SBDCs, to provide training to thwart potential attacks and educate small businesses on the most up-to-date cybersecurity practices. With over 1,000 local centers nationwide, SBDCs are well- positioned to assist small businesses with their cybersecurity needs. Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Garbarino for his leadership on this issue and commitment to enhancing Missouri's economic competitiveness and cyber resiliency. I also thank my counterparts in the Senate for their work on this legislation. S. 1687 passed the Senate in September, and I urge my colleagues to support the bill we have before us today that does not include unneeded reimbursement provisions included in the final form. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. {time} 1500”