ROBERT HURT: “If we are truly serious about revitalizing our economy and preserving this great country for our children and…”

These critical investments allow our small businesses to innovate, expand their operations and create the jobs that our communities desperately need.

I think if you looked at the trend over the last 3 decades, you see that it has been brutal for community banks.

If enacted, this legislation would help startups by allowing them to better market their securities and to take part in economic development events like demo days.

I think you--I hope you would agree that despite these efforts, community banks have been disproportionately affected.