Nydia Velázquez: “Many entrepreneurs, especially those from traditionally undeserved communities, have struggled to access affordable…”

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

When agents hide their faces and identities they create chaos, fear, and open the door to abuse.

Representative Schneider has been a long-time champion of this bill which codifies the SBA's Boots to Business program.

I want to thank the sponsors for their bipartisanship and efforts on this legislation. I support the bill and I yield back my time.