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On the recordJune 5, 2025
the SBA is supposed to serve American small businesses, full stop--not just in certain cities, not just when it is politically convenient, but everywhere for everyone. This bill doesn't meet that standard. It will rip support away from small businesses in the economic centers of this country because of the political party that runs their city. It creates disruption, wastes money, and puts politics ahead of supporting the American economy. Politicians love to say that small businesses are the backbone of our economy. I ask, why target millions of them by supporting this bill? We should be supporting these businesses, not tearing them down. The entrepreneurs I hear from aren't talking about asking for this. They are asking for better access to capital, more outreach, and a stable SBA that is there when they need it. This bill moves us in the wrong direction. I urge my colleagues to vote ``no,'' and I yield back the balance of my time.
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Nydia M. Velazquez
New York

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Opposing a bill affecting the Small Business Administration's support for small businesses.

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