May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Ohio has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman.

Clarity in the law is important, and this amendment provides exactly that.

One of the things that is particularly important to me and those folks in my district is to ensure that veterans and their families receive fair treatment from the Federal Government which they have served so bravely.

I would like to make a unanimous consent request that there be an opposition that gets 5 minutes and that I can close with my 2\1/2\ minutes. We are trying to be fair here, and we are happy to give our colleagues on the other side of the…

I think I have 1 minute left. I thought perhaps the gentleman wanted to support my amendment, but he called it wrongheaded. I am just shocked. Madam Chair, in closing, this council is a redundant, unnecessary use of manpower funding. We…

I want to thank Mr. Kelly of Mississippi, Mr. Crow of Colorado, the two for working together.

I commend Congressman Kim, Burchett, and Schneider for improving access to affordable capital for small businesses, especially those owned by or who employ reservists.

After 3 years of service the veterans and their families give to us, we need to provide them with both stability and opportunities for growth.

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. And I want to thank you again for running our Committee in such a bipartisan fashion.

I urge my colleagues to support the bill.

It is particularly important to me and those folks in my district to ensure that veterans and their families receive fair treatment.

I hear from many constituents on a wide range of small business issues.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Ohio will be postponed. Amendment No. 8 Offered by Mr. Schiff The Acting CHAIR. It is now in…

Thank you very much to the gentleman from New Jersey, Mr. Kim, and the gentleman from Tennessee, Mr. Burchett, for working together on behalf of the men and women of our Armed Forces.

It is a very good bill. It is a good government bill that will help future Congresses tailor their access to capital programs to better serve veteran-owned small businesses.

Although the country continues to record above average economic marks, the Nation's smallest firms still face challenges when it comes to financing their businesses.

I just want to, again, in the order--because of time constraints, I want to thank Mr. Kelly of Mississippi, Mr. Crow of Colorado, the two for working together.

I want to thank Representative Kim for working in a bipartisan manner with me on H.R. 3661, the 'Patriotic Employer Protection Act.'

Today's five bills focus on our Nation's heroes, our veterans, service-disabled veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and their spouses.

There is 2\1/2\ minutes left. Is that correct? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Ohio has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

We have no further speakers, so I would be happy to close at this time if it is acceptable to the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, we have heard from small business owners, cybersecurity experts, and government officials, and there is no question…

In closing, I just want to thank Mr. Balderson and Mr. Crow for working together in a bipartisan manner on this very important legislation. I know Mr. Balderson wanted to be here today to speak on this. Unfortunately, I believe he had some…

This is yet another example of how our committee continues to work across the aisle for the benefit of America's small businesses. We do it in a bipartisan manner, and I want to thank Mr. Delgado and the doctor, as well, for their…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I am glad that we were there Friday night and not Saturday night. I know you had some electrical difficulties in the city the following evening. I am glad we weren't there then.