On the recordOctober 21, 2019
There is no question that we need to support our small businesses across the country, no matter their location, industry, or expertise level. H.R. 4407 does exactly that by reauthorizing a major component of SBA's entrepreneurial programs and clarifying the utilization of the volunteer base. This bill is reflective of the growth of the SCORE program, which actively engages business owners, as well as retired executives, to mentor the next generation of job makers. Most importantly, it responds to the findings of the IG and makes strides to hold the agency and SCORE mentors accountable. Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Velazquez) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4407. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
