Congressman Flood Delivers Floor Speech on Legislation Helping Small Businesses Expand Trade Opportunities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the State Trade and Export Program (STEP). STEP provides financial awards to states to assist small businesses with export development. Congress is currently considering reauthorization of the program for four fiscal years, and Congressman Flood is one of four bipartisan co-leaders on the bill.

“It is refreshing to see Democrats and Republicans working in a bipartisan fashion on the Small Business Committee. When we can come to agreement, the American people benefit,” said Congressman Flood. “STEP leverages federal resources to ensure small businesses across the country can compete in the global marketplace. I am pleased to be a co-lead of this legislation and urge my colleagues to support the bill.”

Video of the Congressman’s comments can be found by clicking here. News outlets are welcome to use the footage for their reporting purposes. Congressman Flood is a member of the Committee on House Oversight and Reform as well as the Committee on Small Business.