DelBene Bill Supports Women-Owned Small Businesses

Statement

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today introduced legislation aimed at giving women entrepreneurs equal treatment when it comes to starting and growing their own businesses.

The Women's Small Business Ownership Act would improve access to lending and increase business counseling and training services for women entrepreneurs, and give women-owned businesses the same level of access to federal contracts as other disadvantaged groups.

"We are making progress, but we know that many women-owned businesses still do not have equal access to economic opportunity," DelBene said. "We need to do more to advance an economic agenda that supports women, both as business owners and as workers. As a former businesswoman and entrepreneur, I know firsthand that when women get the tools and the opportunity to succeed, America's economy is stronger."

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