However, in the underserved and rural communities, like those that I am proud to represent in South Central Pennsylvania, obtaining capital remains a common barrier to growth.

Small businesses are the backbone to American industry.

But I have concerns. This program demonstrates that, yes, there is public policy that can succeed when it aligns with the power in the private market.

Would you please explain more what you were talking about in that?

Thank you for addressing such an important issue, within hours of us coming back to Washington, addressing preparation for growing the energy economy.

Communities in my district and across the country rely on our nation's 2.2 million farms.

Today, our subcommittee will examine the difficulties affecting America's new and beginning farmers.

I am impressed by the entrepreneurial spirit of the 2,741 new and beginning farmers in my District, but we need to see that number grow.

But our future as an agricultural districts jeopardized by the fact that of the over 14,000 producers in my district, not even 2,100 of them are under the age of 35.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2142. H.R. 2142 is a commonsense bill to ease the burden that Federal regulations place on small businesses. As a small business owner myself, I can…

I thank the gentleman for yielding and further thank him for his leadership on border security matters and for opposing this harmful and extremist amendment. Madam Chair, I rise in the strongest possible opposition to the amendment offered…

Congress has exactly 3 weeks to pass the USMCA before we break for our August work period, and we owe it to our constituents to get the job done. The USMCA will benefit every district in America, as it will lead to 176,000 new jobs and…

Today, I rise to advocate for the brave men and women who defend our country. Recently, I visited Normandy, France, for the 75th anniversary of D- day. While overseas, I met numerous men and women who were critical in the defeat of fascism…

I apologize for my absence this morning as I was attending the funeral service of my Godmother, Jane Davidson of Altoona, PA. Had I been present, I would have voted: NAY on rollcall No. 295; NAY on rollcall No. 296; YEA on rollcall No…

In the small business world, and I come from that small business world, one size does clearly not fit all.

I, too, have a child with autism, and I realize what you have done by providing palliative protein to children who have sensory issues when eating.

Today, we reinforce our commitment to seeing that SBA fulfills its goals relating to this program and maximizes every dollar to help small businesses reach their significant potential on the international market.

Pennsylvania is not Iowa, and Iowa is not Pennsylvania. And yet, this is one of the strongest, bipartisan Committees you can find in the United States Capitol.

Today I rise to address the latest action my colleagues from across the aisle have taken to blow up what was a perfectly good piece of legislation for the sake of scoring political points. The SECURE Act was a great piece of legislation…

I was shocked by what was discussed.

Sadly, this has not been the case at all since January when I was sworn in.

There is a surge of people who seek--and I emphasize to you, sir, the word 'seek'--to be apprehended at the border.

Currently, there is a massive crisis at our Southern Border.

I urge adoption of this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I witnessed this first-hand when I was at the Southern Border just last month.