Grace Meng: “I think that one of the challenges with access to capital can be effectively addressed through crowdfunding.”

Today, I rise in honor of Dr. Hazel Dukes, a lifelong activist, a champion for civil rights, and the president of the NAACP New York State Conference. Dr. Dukes' fierce commitment to fighting for equality and justice is simply unmatched…

The bipartisan infrastructure bill provides NTIA, $48.2 billion in new Federal money to help states close the digital divide.

As mentioned before, our participation is in the United States' interest. I oppose this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your leadership in responding to violent crime, and specifically, hate crimes in the United States in the last several years.