Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 7985, the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act, which I am very proud to co-lead alongside my colleague, Representative McGarvey. I am grateful for his leadership and commitment to move the legislation forward and also to address an important need in our communities across this country. This bipartisan bill will provide much-needed clarity for our entrepreneurs with disabilities as they navigate the SBA's complex maze of over 50 different programs geared to support individuals with intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities as they start a business. As of April 2022, 74 percent of adults with disabilities work outside the traditional workforce. Approximately 1.8 million of these adults with disabilities were businessowners themselves. From limited access to affordable capital to a scarcity of supports and services tailored to their unique needs, the SBA needs to step up and, frankly, provide much greater support in working to consolidate this fractured and complex system. Entrepreneurs of every ability should have a fair shot at pursuing their passion. As chair of the Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, I remain committed, as I know my colleague, Mr. McGarvey, does, to empowering our entrepreneurs with disabilities to contribute more to Main Street and lead more independent lives.…”