Grace Meng

It is critical that small businesses are not left behind when it comes to Federal contracts.

Do you believe that the reverse auction process allows the agencies to consider the variables that construction projects face?

I represent a district in Queens, New York City, where a lot of employers have not always done the right thing.

The number of people killed in large truck- and bus-related crashes has declined by about 29 percent between 2000 and 2011.

On rollcall Nos. 592 and 593, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________

Unfortunately, the 34-hour restart provision's specific requirement of two periods of off between 1 AM and 5 AM has taken away the quality of life, reduced the productivity, as well as disrupted the drivers' normal sleep schedule and has…

The new HOS rule does not restore the allowable driving time to 10 hours.

One way Congress can increase the job-creating power of small firms is through the Federal procurement marketplace.

Today small businesses are looking for opportunities to expand and to grow stronger.

Although we must be cognizant of the cost to Federal agencies, we must ensure that bundling does not limit the accessibility of small businesses to Federal contracts.

Unfortunately, this is the second time this year that the other side of the aisle has proposed funding SNAP at a level that completely disregards the purpose of the program. This newest iteration disrespects families struggling to survive…

I specifically wanted to thank you for agreeing and working to incorporate the Perry-Meng amendment into this year's State Department authorization bill.

The Iranian regime is smart and swift, and when we push it down in one area, it rises in another.

I understand better taxpayer service and education leads to higher compliance rates.

This can only encourage Iran's accelerating support for murderous dictators, pursuit of nuclear weapons, and sponsorship of global terrorism.

We need to continue to support those programs.

I think that one of the challenges with access to capital can be effectively addressed through crowdfunding.

The Iranian threat is as grave as it was last week, and the centrifuges are still spinning.

I think it is time to raise comment to take a wholesale look at the procurement system, and especially look at commercial item contracting because the government is missing out on increased competition, access to small businesses, and…

As more federal agencies adopt the Strategic Sourcing Initiative, questions are arising about whether the SSI promotes competition.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing.

When small firms are awarded contracts for government agencies, the result is a win-win.

Our Committee has long acknowledged the critical role small businesses play in the $500 billion a year federal marketplace.

Thank you all for being here this morning.

To me, what has been more shocking than the sequester, itself, has been the response to it, or lack thereof, on the part of House leadership. Are they listening to those on our streets and in our neighborhoods? Maybe the country is simply…