Chairwoman VELAZQUEZ No.

We must be aware of what our government is doing for small businesses, especially in these challenging times because small businesses are basically 99 percent of what we have in our country.

Reauthorizing this program will enable more small businesses to compete in the global marketplace.

I understand the challenges small business are facing with the ongoing economic issues.

I urge my colleagues to support my amendment, and I yield back.

I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 8844 and I yield back the balance of my time.

Her presence today underscores the gravity of this issue and the urgent need to take serious steps to end the deterioration of global financial access.

What options do we have for breaking the stigma about the concentration of illegal activities in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean nations?

For too long, the lack of financial access faced by Caribbean nations and their majority Black populations has been blatantly ignored.

We must acknowledge that our nation's security and well-being is directly linked to that of the Caribbean nations.

I would like to welcome the Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honorable Mia Amor Mottley, to the Financial Services Committee.

PR firms are weaponizing information by creating false narratives about the role that the fossil fuel industry plays in contributing to the climate crisis.

According to a survey that was just released last week, 60 percent of oil supermajor messaging contains a green claim.

Puerto Rico possesses a high number of constituent bank relationships (CBRs) given its integration with the U.S. banking system.

Maybe next time when there is a bill to cut taxes we should all be committed to make sure that small businesses are not an afterthought.

I am relieved that FHFA is finally back to fulfilling its intended mission.

FHFA plays an instrumental role in our housing finance market.

Director Thompson's actions have been reasonable, fair, and grounded in facts and the law.

My legislation will create a federal regulatory floor, meaning that States can enact stronger protections than in federal law.

That is why we joined the responsible business lending coalition. That is also why we support the efforts of Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez to create protections for small business owners.

including her leadership in introducing H.R. 6054, the Small Business Lending Disclosure Act of 2021.

the RBLC is grateful for the work that Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez has done to promote transparency and responsible practices in small business financing.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Ranking Member. Ms. Klein, can you explain how underserved small businesses are susceptible to predatory lending practices, and why legislation is needed to ensure all small business loans contain fair and…

We believe that borrowers should have access to responsible loans and information that allows them to uniformly compare and select the financing that makes sense for them.

I am proud to be the lead sponsor of H.R. 7078, the LIFELINE Act...