Nydia Velázquez: “I think the OCC should take this important step, and the regulators should also consider it with you, Mr. Sloan.”

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

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

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.