Nydia Velázquez: “The Restaurant Revitalization Fund was finally enacted as part of the American Rescue Plan and it provided $28.6 billion…”

Short-sighted attacks on the Council, by some of my colleagues across the aisle will only compromise our ability to appropriately protect the air and water quality and public health that our communities rely on.

the Republicans on the Appropriations Committee approved an estimated $131-billion cut to the topline spending level for Fiscal Year 2024

I am really pleased to support this legislation to enhance the Office of Rural Affairs. And I commend Mr. Goldman for his commitment and dedication to making this office operate more effectively for rural small businesses.

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.