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Nydia M. Velazquez: “Closing the U.S. territories loophole in the Investment Company Act of 1940 will give millions of investors and…”

On the recordMay 1, 2017
Closing the U.S. territories loophole in the Investment Company Act of 1940 will give millions of investors and retirees--mostly in Puerto Rico--the peace of mind that their hard-earned money will receive the same level of protection afforded to those on the mainland. I want to thank the chairman, the ranking member, and all the cosponsors for their hard work in bringing this bipartisan legislation to the floor. Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.
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Nydia M. Velazquez
New York
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May 1, 2017

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