Nydia Velázquez: “I am proud to be the lead sponsor of H.R. 7078, the LIFELINE Act...”

Of particular concern to me are the barriers that women, minority, and rural entrepreneurs face each and every day.

my colleagues on the other side of the aisle constantly use this fact to call for dramatic spending cuts

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.

the Republicans on the Appropriations Committee approved an estimated $131-billion cut to the topline spending level for Fiscal Year 2024