Across the U.S., there are nearly 30 million small businesses supporting almost 59 million jobs.

The Keystone State hosts over 5,000 miles of freight rail, more than 20,000 highway bridges, and more than 3,000 state regulated dams.

In 2017, Pennsylvania's drinking water was ranked the 3rd most contaminated water in the nation.

Yet these critical systems and many more are in disarray.

I too want to thank Congresswoman Adams for her leadership on this. She has been relentless.

I will make sure I mention that to Mr. Neal.

I feel that it is our job to do what we can do to help small businesses be competitive.

Minority entrepreneurs play a significant role in the U.S. economy. They own almost 8 million firms generating nearly $1.4 trillion in revenue and employ over 7 million workers.

Despite these impressive numbers, minority-owned businesses still face many barriers starting and growing their businesses. The policies of the Trump Administration have not helped minority entrepreneurs.

The resolve of the American entrepreneur was put to the best following the Great Recession.

Less than 3 to 10 loans go to those who self-identified as minority.