Nydia Velázquez: “So, do you intend to recoup the fees?”

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.

It is a disservice to our nation's small firms to oversimplify this issue, as a mere consequence of federal spending.

Thank you. And I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Mr. Mfume for this bipartisan effort, very important legislation.

We have to break down the barriers that keep women, minority, and rural entrepreneurs from reaching their full potential.