[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 10418]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            SMALL BUSINESS LENDING IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2007

  (Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the 
Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2007, passed yesterday by 
this House by an overwhelming margin.
  Small businesses are critical to the Kansas and American economies. 
They create jobs, they keep wealth in our local communities, and they 
spur innovation. But in order to succeed, small businesses need ready 
access to startup capital and financial services.
  The Small Business Association's 7(a) loans have helped tremendously. 
Last year alone, 757 Kansas businesses received $104 million through 
the 7(a) program.
  The Small Business Lending Improvements Act will increase the 
accessibility of small business loans, helping to drive the Kansas 
economy forward. I especially support its provisions benefiting the 
rural lenders that serve so many entrepreneurs in my district.
  I was pleased to vote for this important and innovative bill.

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