Nydia Velázquez: “However proponents of this alternative approach to label it, anything short of statehood is colonial and unequal.”

I am really pleased to support this legislation to enhance the Office of Rural Affairs. And I commend Mr. Goldman for his commitment and dedication to making this office operate more effectively for rural small businesses.

I am concerned with the growing trend of booster collectives steering the largest deal to the top athletes in football and men's basketball.

The SBA fosters a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, one that offers free or low-cost counseling and training to small business owners throughout the country.

As policymakers, we must make our decisions based on complete and accurate data.