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Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025

Floor Speech

Date: June 3, 2025
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. TRAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1642, the Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act.

Small businesses can't thrive if they can't access a highly qualified workforce. This legislation will help small business owners connect with graduates of vocational programs and hire employees who can help their businesses thrive.

Talented graduates come out of vocational education programs in my district, like Coastline College in Fountain Valley, and have the skills that small businesses in Orange County need.

This bill will help ensure graduates of career and technical education programs find good-paying jobs that they are already trained for. It is pro-small business, pro-students, pro-workforce, and pro- economic growth. It is a win for everyone.

I am proud to co-lead H.R. 1642. I thank my colleagues, Chairman Williams and Congressmen Olszewski and Bresnahan, for their leadership in championing this important piece of legislation. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes.''

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