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Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2022

Floor Speech

Date: June 7, 2022
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7622, the Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2022.

As we help small businesses navigate the labor shortage, it is more important than ever that we support small businesses as they work to find quality workers and fill positions.

I am a huge proponent of work-based learning opportunities like apprenticeships that help small businesses fill job openings and help their workers get the skills they need so they can support their families. Work-based learning opportunities are a great way to attract quality candidates who may not be able to attend traditional education models.

The Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2022 aims to empower small business development centers, like the Aurora-South Metro SBDC in my district, to help small businesses establish and improve their apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and job training programs.

This bill would help workers gain the skills they need for in-demand jobs and help small businesses grow their business.

I thank Chairwoman Velazquez and Ranking Member Luetkemeyer for bringing this bill to the floor and Representatives Fitzgerald, Houlahan, and Garbarino for their partnership on this bill.

Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 7622.

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