Native American Business Incubators Program Act

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Ms. CHENEY. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, S. 294 recognizes the important role that business incubators can play in generating economic growth and economic activity and supporting our Tribal businesses. I thank my colleague very much for bringing this legislation to the floor here in the House.

As defined in this bill, Madam Speaker, a business incubator is an organization that provides physical workspace and facilities resources to startups and established businesses.

As my colleague has pointed out, there are many challenges that are unique to our Tribal communities that this bill will help to focus on and help members of our Tribes overcome.

By offering services that range from workplace enhancement, comprehensive skills training, and networking assistance, business incubators have been a reliable and consistent solution to many of the challenges startup businesses face around the country and to many of the challenges that continue to plague Indian Country.

Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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