04/27/2022
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"This bill will not only unlock prime contracting opportunities for small businesses but will also have the additional positive impact of eventually growing the industrial base, increasing competition,..."
"I urge my colleagues to support this important legislation that will give federal prisoners a second chance to lead meaningful and productive lives after release."
"Nearly 95 percent of the people currently in prison will be released, and one of the biggest obstacles they face is unemployment."
"Leading this bill with you sends a strong message to SBA, our resource partners, and the formerly incarcerated that helping guide these individuals onto the path of entrepreneurship is a priority."