"During National Veteran Small Business Week in November, I was honored to host a veteran small business showcase and roundtable."
"These brave men and women not only served our country in one of the highest regards, but also came home and continued to support their communities through entrepreneurship and employing fellow veteran..."
"Thank you, Madam Chair, for calling today's hearing."
"The SBA's Inspector General has already flagged this program for potentially $80 to $90 billion in fraudulent loan activity."
"When I am home, I sit and I talk to small businesses and I often hear that the PPP saved their businesses."
"Going forward the SBA will be conducting independent outreach and audits on lenders who have not actively communicated to borrowers on the availability of forgiveness."
"Unfortunately, the SBA's Inspector General has flagged this program as one that has experienced an increased level of fraud and activity."
"Today's slate of bills accomplishes this."
"I support each and every one of these bills and recommend a yes vote across the board."
"Further consolidation within the federal government's contracting space will continue to disadvantage the nation's smallest contractors."
"H.R. 7670, the 'Women-Owned Small Business Program Transparency Act' will enhance and strengthen the oversight requirements of the SBA."