The SBDC program has delivered for small businesses for many years. The Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2022 will help combat labor shortages by supporting apprenticeships and learning opportunities through SBDCs. This bill will help small businesses grow and equip American workers with new skills. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 7622, and I yield back the balance of my time.
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