Nydia Velázquez: “In February, we joined with other Federal agencies in an awareness-raising campaign about romance scams, which often…”

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

A competitive business environment is the lifeblood of a thriving free enterprise economy, spurring innovation, driving productivity, and fostering consumer choice at fair prices.

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

Today’s groundbreaking is the culmination of years of organizing by residents and community leaders for solutions to North Brooklyn's housing crisis.