Nydia Velázquez: “I would like to submit the rest of my statement for the record, and I appreciate the consideration of the Members to…”

America's 33 million small businesses are the cornerstones of our local economies.

Let me remind you; when it comes to small businesses, there is not a republican or a democratic approach to it.

The effect of inflation on small businesses is no secret. It can dig into margins and contribute to tighter monetary conditions, limiting access to capital and the ability to grow and expand.

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