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Administration: Maintained regular engagement with Office of Head Start staff to address issues affecting Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) programs and the families they serve. Congress: Collaborated with NMSHSA leadership, members, and partners to educate Members of the 119th Congress-especially those from rural and agricultural districts-on the value of MSHS and to build support for the program. Advocated to Congressional staff on the importance of the MSHS program on agriculture communities and strategize protections for farmworkers. FY 2026 Appropriations: Engaged appropriations leaders and key members of the Senate HELP and House Education and the Workforce Committees to underscore the critical role of MSHS in farmworker communities and to advocate for maintaining FY 2025 funding levels.

Administration: Maintained regular engagement with Office of Head Start staff to address issues affecting Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) programs and the families they serve. Congress: Collaborated with NMSHSA leadership, members, and partners to educate Members of the 119th Congress-especially those from rural and agricultural districts-on the value of MSHS and to build support for the program. FY 2026 Appropriations: Engaged appropriations leaders and key members of the Senate HELP and House Education and the Workforce Committees to underscore the critical role of MSHS in farmworker communities and to advocate for maintaining at least FY 2025 funding levels.

Supported CRFs FY 2026 Programmatic Appropriations requests for the CDFI Fund to key members of the Minnesota delegation, while also building Senate support for the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Modernization Act (S.1880). Continued advocacy for CRFs inclusion in a potential New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) extension through a budget reconciliation package.

Supported MoFi's advocacy in support of the New Markets Tax Credit and specifically the New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2025 (HR 1103/ S479.)

FY 2026 Appropriations facilitated MoFi's work to develop and submit FY 2026 Programmatic Appropriations requests to members of the Montana, Idaho, Utah and Wyoming congressional delegations seeking support for programs including the CDFI Fund, the SBA Microloan Program, and the Community Economic Development (CED) grant program administered by HHS that allow MoFi to finance, support and grow businesses in communities throughout those states. Also advocated for inclusion of the NMTC extension in a potential budget reconciliation bill.

FY 2025 Appropriations supported CRF education and advocacy aimed at securing funding for the CDFI Fund in the final FY 2025 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill (FY2025 Further Continuing Appropriations Act (PL 118-158)) including bill language to extend CDFI Bond Guarantee Program authority through FY 2025. FY 2026 Appropriations facilitated CRF's work to develop and submit FY 2026 Programmatic Appropriations requests for the CDFI Fund to select members of the Minnesota Congressional delegation.

Supported CRFs FY 2026 Programmatic Appropriations requests for the CDFI Fund to key members of the Minnesota delegation, while also building Senate support for the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Modernization Act (S.1880). Continued advocacy for CRFs inclusion in a potential New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) extension through a budget reconciliation package.

FY 2026 Appropriations facilitated MoFi's work to develop and submit FY 2026 Programmatic Appropriations requests to members of the Montana, Idaho, Utah and Wyoming congressional delegations seeking support for programs including the CDFI Fund, the SBA Microloan Program, and the Community Economic Development (CED) grant program administered by HHS that allow MoFi to finance, support and grow businesses in communities throughout those states. Also advocated for inclusion of the NMTC extension in a potential budget reconciliation bill.

Supported MoFi's advocacy in support of the New Markets Tax Credit and specifically the New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2025 (HR 1103/ S479.)

Administration: Maintaining communication with SBA staff in the Office of Capital Access and the Office of Credit Risk Management regarding the SBA Community Advantage program, and issues impacting the work of Community Advantage (CA) lender, now CA Small Business Lending Companies (CA SBLCs), including updates on the status of proposed program changes. Congress: Worked with members of the Mission Lenders Working Group to educate Members of the 119th Congress and their staff, particularly Members of Congress serving on either the House or Senate Small Business Committees, about the SBA's Community Advantage (CA) loan program and the work of CA Small Business Lending Companies.

Administration: Maintaining communication with program staff in the Office of Head Start regarding issues impacting Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and the children and families they serve. Congress: Working with the National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association (NMSHSA) leadership, members and partners to educate Members of the 119th Congress and their staff, particularly those representing rural agricultural districts/states, about the importance and impact of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start and encouraging their support.

FY 2025 Appropriations, supported MoFi's education and advocacy aimed at securing funding for the Treasury Department's CDFI Fund in the final FY 2025 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, funding for the SBA Microloan Program also in the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, and funding for the Community Economic Development (CED) Program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and funded in the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill. All included in the FY2025 Further Continuing Appropriations Act (PL 118-158). FY 2026 Appropriations, facilitated MoFi's work to develop and submit FY 2026 Programmatic Appropriations requests to members of the Montana, Idaho, Utah and Wyoming congressional delegations seeking support for programs including the CDFI Fund, the SBA Microloan Program, and the Community Economic Development (CED) grant program that allow MoFi to finance, support and grow businesses in communities throughout those states.

FY 2025 Appropriations supported CRF education and advocacy aimed at securing funding for the CDFI Fund in the final FY 2025 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill (FY2025 Further Continuing Appropriations Act (PL 118-158)) including bill language to extend CDFI Bond Guarantee Program authority through FY 2025. FY 2026 Appropriations facilitated CRF's work to develop and submit FY 2026 Programmatic Appropriations requests for the CDFI Fund to select members of the Minnesota Congressional delegation.

Administration: Maintaining communication with SBA staff in the Office of Capital Access and the Office of Credit Risk Management regarding the SBA Community Advantage program, and issues impacting the work of Community Advantage (CA) lender, now CA Small Business Lending Companies (CA SBLCs), including updates on the status of proposed program changes. Congress: Worked with members of the Mission Lenders Working Group to educate Members of the 119th Congress and their staff, particularly Members of Congress serving on either the House or Senate Small Business Committees, about the SBA's Community Advantage (CA) loan program and the work of CA Small Business Lending Companies. Assisted CA lenders prepare testimony for Committee hearings on February 12, 2025, for the House Small Business Committee Hearing: "Driving Economic Growth: SBA Lending Programs and the Vital Role of Community Banks," and on February 26, 2025, for the Senate Small Business Committee Hearing: "Hearing from Lenders - Managing Risk for the Long-Term in the 7(a) Loan Program".

Administration: Maintaining communication with program staff in the Office of Head Start regarding issues impacting Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and the children and families they serve. Congress: FY 2025 Appropriations, education and advocacy aimed at securing Head Start funding in the final FY 2025 Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations bill (FY2025 Further Continuing Appropriations Act (PL 118-158)) to ensure funding for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs. Working with the National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association (NMSHSA ) leadership, members and partners to educate Members of the 119th Congress and their staff, particularly those representing rural agricultural districts/states, about the importance and impact of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start and encouraging their support.

Annual appropriations and community development finance advocacy

Annual appropriations and community development finance advocacy

Supported and educated policymakers on S. 869 - the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2023 introduced by Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) on March 16, 2023, and S.1442, Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2023 Introduced by Senator Mark Warner. Engaged policymakers on the passage of the FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS BILL for FY 2025 (H.R.8773, S.4928).

Engaged Small Business Administration on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses and the impact of procedural notices and updates to the Community Advantage program. Engaged House and Senate Small Business Committee staff on the importance of the Community Advantage Program and its impact in underbanked communities.

Worked with the Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families are met. Worked with House and Senate Appropriations Committees on FY 2024 Budget

Worked with House and Senate Appropriations Committees on FY 2024 Appropriations bill

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to reauthorize and improve the community development financial institutions bond guarantee program, and for other purposes. Supported and educated policymakers on S. 869 - the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2023 introduced by Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) on March 16, 2023.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to support the SBA Community Advantage (CA) pilot and legislation that would codify the CA pilot as a permanent SBA program under 7(a). Engaged Small Business Administration and their Office of Capital Access on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

Specific lobbying for Head Start funding and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Funding. Worked with House and Senate Appropriations Committees on FY 2024 Labor-HHS Education bill, seeking language to address eligibility issues related to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start.

Worked with the Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families are met. Worked with House and Senate on FY 2024 Budget; specifically with House and Senate Education committees to ensure language addressed specific needs of farmworker families as the committee looked to increase investments in childcare and early education programs.

Worked with the Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families are met. Worked with House and Senate on FY 2024 Budget; specifically with House and Senate Education committees to ensure language addressed specific needs of farmworker families as the committee looked to increase investments in childcare and early education programs.

Specific lobbying for Head Start funding and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Funding. Worked with House and Senate Appropriations Committees on FY 2024 Labor-HHS Education bill, seeking language to address eligibility issues related to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start.

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to reauthorize and improve the community development financial institutions bond guarantee program, and for other purposes. Supported and educated policymakers on S. 869 - the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2023 introduced by Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) on March 16, 2023.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to support the SBA Community Advantage (CA) pilot and legislation that would codify the CA pilot as a permanent SBA program under 7(a). Engaged Small Business Administration and their Office of Capital Access on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

Worked with the Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families are met. Worked with House and Senate on FY 2024 Budget; specifically with House and Senate Education committees to ensure language addressed specific needs of farmworker families as the committee looked to increase investments in childcare and early education programs.

Specific lobbying for Head Start funding and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Funding. Worked with House and Senate Appropriations Committees on FY 2024 Labor-HHS Education bill, seeking language to address eligibility issues related to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start.

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to reauthorize and improve the community development financial institutions bond guarantee program, and for other purposes. Supported and educated policymakers on S. 869 - the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2023 introduced by Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) on March 16, 2023.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to support the SBA Community Advantage (CA) pilot and legislation that would codify the CA pilot as a permanent SBA program under 7(a). Engaged Small Business Administration and their Office of Capital Access on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to support the SBA Community Advantage (CA) pilot and legislation that would codify the CA pilot as a permanent SBA program under 7(a). Engaged Small Business Administration and their Office of Capital Access on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

Specific lobbying for Head Start funding and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Funding. Worked with House and Senate Appropriations Committees on FY 2024 Labor-HHS Education bill, seeking language to address eligibility issues related to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start.

Worked with the Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families are met. Worked with House and Senate on FY 2024 Budget; specifically with House and Senate Education committees to ensure language addressed specific needs of farmworker families as the committee looked to increase investments in childcare and early education programs.

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to reauthorize and improve the community development financial institutions bond guarantee program, and for other purposes, introduced by Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) on March 16, 2023.

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to reauthorize and improve the community development financial institutions bond guarantee program, and for other purposes. Supported and educated policymakers on S. 869 - the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2023 introduced by Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) on March 16, 2023.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance ofWorked with leadership in the House Financial Services, Senate Banking Committee, and both Small Business Committees to introduce and advance legislation that would extend critical federal protections provided to consumers under TILA to small businesses. Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked with leadership in the House Financial Services, Senate Banking Committee, and both Small Business Committees to advance legislation that would extend critical federal protections provided to consumers under TILA to small businesses. Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to support the SBA Community Advantage (CA) pilot and legislation that would codify the CA pilot as a permanent SBA program under 7(a). Engaged Small Business Administration and their Office of Capital Access on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

Worked with the Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families are met. Worked with House and Senate on FY 2024 Budget; specifically with House and Senate Education committees to ensure language addressed specific needs of farmworker families as the committee looked to increase investments in childcare and early education programs.

Specific lobbying for Head Start funding and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Funding. Worked with House and Senate Appropriations Committees on FY 2024 Labor-HHS Education bill, seeking language to address eligibility issues related to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance ofWorked with leadership in the House Financial Services, Senate Banking Committee, and both Small Business Committees to introduce and advance legislation that would extend critical federal protections provided to consumers under TILA to small businesses. Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency. access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked with leadership in the House Financial Services, Senate Banking Committee, and both Small Business Committees to introduce and advance legislation that would extend critical federal protections provided to consumers under TILA to small businesses. Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to support the extension of the SBA Community Advantage (CA) pilot and legislation that would codify the CA pilot as a permanent SBA program under 7(a). Worked to educate members of Congress on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses. Engaged Small Business Administration and their Office of Capital Access to provide comments on their rule to lift the moratorium on SBLC licenses and to understand better how the rule could impact the Community Advantage pilot program.

Worked with the Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families are met. Worked with House and Senate on FY 2024 Budget; specifically with House and Senate Education committees to ensure language addressed specific needs of farmworker families as the committee looked to increase investments in childcare and early education programs.

Specific lobbying for Head Start funding and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Funding. Worked with House and Senate Appropriations Committees on FY 2024 Labor-HHS Education bill, seeking funding for Head Start, 5% set-aside for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and language to address eligibility issues related to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start.

Worked with Senators Smith and Rounds to introduce the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2023 (S. 869) to extend the CDFI Bond Guarantee program and spur Economic Development in Underserved Communities. Working to get a House companion bill introduced. Supported CRF in getting BGP language in the FY 2024 Financial Services General Government Appropriations bill.

Worked with leadership in the House Financial Services, Senate Banking Committee, and both Small Business Committees to introduce and advance legislation that would extend critical federal protections provided to consumers under TILA to small businesses. Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance ofWorked with leadership in the House Financial Services, Senate Banking Committee, and both Small Business Committees to introduce and advance legislation that would extend critical federal protections provided to consumers under TILA to small businesses. Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency. access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked with the Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families are met. Worked with House and Senate on FY 2024 Budget; specifically with House and Senate Education committees to ensure language addressed specific needs of farmworker families as the committee looked to increase investments in childcare and early education programs. Additionally, worked with House and Senate Education Committees to develop a long term legislative fix to address eligibility barriers for MSHS programs.

Specific lobbying for Head Start funding and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Funding. Worked with House and Senate Appropriations Committees on FY 2024 Labor-HHS Education bill, seeking funding for Head Start, 5% set-aside for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and language to address eligibility issues related to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to support the extension of the SBA Community Advantage (CA) pilot and legislation that would codify the CA pilot as a permanent SBA program under 7(a). Worked to educate members of Congress on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses. Engaged Small Business Administration and their Office of Capital Access to provide comments on their rule to lift the moratorium on SBLC licenses and to understand better how the rule could impact the Community Advantage pilot program.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency. Submitted a letter supporting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's preliminary determination that state small business financing disclosure laws are not preempted under the federal consumer Truth in Lending Act. Submitted a comment letter to Small Business Administration in regards to their proposed rule to lift the moratorium on Small Business Lending Company licenses; encouraged the Administration to adopt responsible business lending practices for all SBA loan programs.

Worked with the Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families are met. Worked with House and Senate on FY 2023 Budget; specifically with House and Senate Education committees to ensure language addressed specific needs of farmworker families as the committee looked to increase investments in childcare and early education programs.

Specific lobbying for Head Start funding and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Funding. Worked with House and Senate Appropriations Committees on their FY 2023 Labor-HHS Education bill, seeking funding for Head Start, 5% set-aside for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and language to address eligibility issues related to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start.

Worked with Senator Smith to introduce the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2023 (S. 869) to extend the CDFI Bond Guarantee program and reduced the issuance rate. Working to get a House companion bill introduced.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to support the extension of the SBA Community Advantage (CA) pilot and legislation that would codify the CA pilot as a permanent SBA program under 7(a). Worked to educate members of Congress on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses. Engaged Small Business Administration and their Office of Capital Access to provide comments on their proposed rule to lift the moratorium on SBLC licenses and to better understand how the rule could impact the Community Advantage pilot program.

Extending and modifying the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. Worked to advance the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022 (S.3441 and H.R.7733) that passed the House as part of the Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act (H.R.2543) on June 15, 2022; as well as H.R. 7900 to authorize appropriations for FY 2023 for Military activities of the Dept. of Defense and for Military construction.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to support the extension of the SBA Community Advantage (CA) pilot and legislation that would codify the CA pilot as a permanent SBA program under 7(a). Worked to educate members of Congress on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses. Engaged Small Business Administration to brief the Office of Capital Access on the progress of the CA pilot since reforms to the program went into effect in May 2022.

Specific lobbying for Head Start funding and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Funding through the FY 2023 Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. Worked with House and Senate Appropriations Committees on their FY 2023 Labor-HHS Education bill, seeking funding for Head Start, 5% set-aside for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and language to address eligibility issues related to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start.

Supporting efforts to increase federal funding to support early education programs and access to childcare for essential workers. Specifically, our work is aimed at farmworker families and ensuring they have access to these resources. Worked with the Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families are met. Worked with House and Senate on FY 2023 Budget Reconciliation; specifically with House and Senate Education committees to ensure language addressed specific needs of farmworker families as the committee looked to increase investments in childcare and early education programs.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to support the extension of the SBA Community Advantage (CA) pilot and encouraged members to support legislation that would codify the CA pilot as a permanent SBA program under 7(a). Worked to educate members of Congress on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses and briefed members on the success of the CA pilot. Engaged Small Business Administration to provide recommendations on the CA pilot program.

Specific lobbying for Head Start funding and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Funding through the FY 2023 Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. Worked with House and Senate Appropriations Committees on their FY 2023 Labor-HHS Education bill, seeking funding for Head Start, 5% set-aside for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and language to address eligibility issues related to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start.

Supporting efforts to increase federal funding to support early education programs and access to childcare for essential workers. Specifically, our work is aimed at farmworker families and ensuring they have access to these resources. Worked with the Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families are met. Worked with House and Senate on FY 2023 Budget Reconciliation; specifically with House and Senate Education committees to ensure language addressed specific needs of farmworker families as the committee looked to increase investments in childcare and early education programs.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Extending and modifying the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. Worked to advance the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022 (S.3441 and H.R.7733) and passed the House as part of the Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act (H.R.2543) on June 15, 2022.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to pass legislation codifying SBA Community Advantage (CA) program as a stand-alone bill or as part of the FY 2022 Budget Reconciliation. Worked to educate members of Congress on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

Extending and modifying the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. Worked to advance the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022 (S.3441 and H.R.7733). Also worked on CDFI Bond Guarantee provisions included in the Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act (H.R.2543) as passed by the House on June 15, 2022.

Educating Members of Congress on the Build from Within Alliance (BfWA) and the Build from Within neighborhood revitalization model.

Educating Members of Congress on the Build from Within Alliance (BfWA) and the Build from Within neighborhood revitalization model.

Educating Members of Congress on the Build from Within Alliance (BfWA) and the Build from Within neighborhood revitalization model.

Specific lobbying for Head Start funding and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Funding through the FY 2023 Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. Worked with House and Senate Appropriations Committees on their FY 2023 Labor-HHS Education bill, seeking funding for Head Start, 5% set-aside for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and language to address eligibility issues related to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start.

Supporting efforts to increase federal funding to support early education programs and access to childcare for essential workers. Specifically, our work is aimed at farmworker families and ensuring they have access to these resources. Worked with the Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families are met. Worked with House and Senate on FY 2023 Budget Reconciliation; specifically with House and Senate Education committees to ensure language addressed specific needs of farmworker families as the committee looked to increase investments in childcare and early education programs.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to support the extension of the SBA Community Advantage (CA) pilot and encouraged members to support legislation that would codify the CA pilot as a permanent SBA program under 7(a). Worked to educate members of Congress on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses and briefed members on the success of the CA pilot. Engaged Small Business Administration to provide recommendations on the CA pilot program.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency. Targeted outreach members on the House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee to gain co-sponsorship of H.R.6054 / S.3235 respectively.

Extending and modifying the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. Monitoring issues that impact lending to small businesses in underserved communities.

Extending and modifying the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. Monitoring issues that impact lending to small businesses in underserved communities.

Extending and modifying the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. Monitoring issues that impact lending to small businesses in underserved communities.

Engaged with SBA leadership to brief them on the Build from Within Alliance (BfWA) and the Build from Within neighborhood revitalization model.

Educating Members of Congress on the Build from Within Alliance (BfWA) and the Build from Within neighborhood revitalization model.

Educating Members of Congress on the Build from Within Alliance (BfWA) and the Build from Within neighborhood revitalization model.

Extending and modifying the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. Monitoring issues that impact lending to small businesses in underserved communities.

Extending and modifying the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. Monitoring issues that impact lending to small businesses in underserved communities.

Extending and modifying the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. Monitoring issues that impact lending to small businesses in underserved communities.

Educating Members of Congress on the work of the Build from Within Alliance (BfWA), and the Build from Within neighborhood revitalization model. Serving as a resource to BfWA member organizations seeking special project funding requests for FY 2023. Seeking funding opportunities for the BfWA.

Educating Members of Congress on the work of the Build from Within Alliance (BfWA), and the Build from Within neighborhood revitalization model. Serving as a resource to BfWA member organizations seeking special project funding requests for FY 2023. Seeking funding opportunities for the BfWA.

Supporting efforts to increase federal funding to support early education programs and access to childcare for essential workers. Specifically, our work is aimed at farmworker families and ensuring they have access to these resources. Worked with Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families were met as the covid-19 pandemic continues. Worked with House and Senate on FY 2022 Budget Reconciliation; specifically with House and Senate Education committees to ensure language addressed specific needs of farmworker families as the committee looked to increase investments in childcare and early education programs.

Specific lobbying for Head Start funding and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Funding through the FY 2022 Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. Working with House Appropriations Subcommittee on their FY 2022 Labor-HHS Education bill, which was passed by the House as part of the FY 2022 Consolidated Approps. Act H.R. 4502. Seeking language to address eligibility issues related to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to pass legislation codifying SBA Community Advantage (CA) program as a stand-alone bill or as part of the FY 2022 Budget Reconciliation. Worked to educate members of Congress on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to pass legislation codifying SBA Community Advantage (CA) program as a stand-alone bill or as part of the FY 2022 Budget Reconciliation. Worked to educate members of Congress on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

Specific lobbying for Head Start funding and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Funding through the FY 2022 Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. Working with House Appropriations Subcommittee on their FY 2022 Labor-HHS Education bill, which was passed by the House as part of the FY 2022 Consolidated Approps. Act H.R. 4502. Seeking language to address eligibility issues related to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start.

Supporting efforts to increase federal funding to support early education programs and access to childcare for essential workers. Specifically, our work is aimed at farmworker families and ensuring they have access to these resources. Worked with Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families were met as the covid-19 pandemic continues. Worked with House and Senate on FY 2022 Budget Reconciliation; specifically with House and Senate Education committees to ensure language addressed specific needs of farmworker families as the committee looked to increase investments in childcare and early education programs.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency.

Encouraged House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership to pass legislation codifying SBA Community Advantage (CA) program as a stand-alone bill or as part of the FY 2022 Budget Reconciliation. Worked to educate members of Congress on the needs of underserved small businesses, particularly those that are unbanked or underbanked, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

Specific lobbying for Head Start funding and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Funding through the FY 2022 Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. Working with House Appropriations Subcommittee on their FY 2022 Labor-HHS Education bill, which was passed by the House as part of the FY 2022 Consolidated Approps. Act H.R. 4502. Seeking language to address eligibility issues related to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start.

Supporting efforts to increase federal funding to support early education programs and access to childcare for essential workers. Specifically, our work is aimed at farmworker families and ensuring they have access to these resources. Worked with Administration of Children and Families and the Office of Head Start to ensure that the unique needs of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and farmworker families were met as the covid-19 pandemic continues. Worked with House and Senate on FY 2022 Budget Reconciliation; specifically with House and Senate Education committees to ensure language addressed specific needs of farmworker families as the committee looked to increase investments in childcare and early education programs.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency. RBLC submitted comments and recommendations to the Department of Treasury regarding the design and implementation of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) recommending that the Department of Treasury implement the SSBCI in a way that promotes access to responsible small business financing for new and existing small businesses. Comment letter submitted on June 4, 2021.

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking Committee, House Small Business Committee, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections, and transparency. RBLC submitted comments and recommendations to the Department of Treasury regarding the design and implementation of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) recommending that the Department of Treasury implement the SSBCI in a way that promotes access to responsible small business financing for new and existing small businesses. Comment letter submitted on June 4, 2021.

Worked towards passage of the 504 Modernization and Small Business Manufacturing Enhancement Act (HR 1490) and The 504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of 2021 (HR -1482) on 4/14/21 and engaged Senate Small Business Committee leadership to encourage their consideration and passage of both bills in a timely manner. Advised Senator Hickenlooper's staff in crafting the 504 Green Energy Enhancement Act (S.1758) in order to increase the cap on 504 loans to projects that reduce a businesses energy consumption or generate renewable energies or fuels - from $5.5 million to $20 million. The bill was introduced on 5/20/21. Monitored actions on FY 2022 budget and appropriations impacting the SBA 504 loan program

Briefing House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership on SBA Community Advantage (CA) lending, advocating to resolve issues encountered by CA lenders making Paycheck Protection Loans (PPP).

Supporting efforts to increase federal funding to support early education programs and access to childcare for essential workers. Specifically, our work is aimed at farmworker families and ensuring they have access to these resources.

Specific lobbying for Headstart funding and Migrant and Seasonal Headstart Funding through the FY 2022 Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies.

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Lobbying efforts were aimed at ensuring that CDCs making Paycheck Protection (PPP) loans had access to the set-asides for community financial institutions, worked to secure additional funding for section 1112 CARES Act debt relief payments, and ensure 504 loan provisions are protected. Also worked with House Small Business Committee on the 504 Modernization and Small Business Manufacturing Enhancement Act (HR 1490) and The 504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of 2021 (1482) reported our of committee.

working to educate and build support with members of the House and Senate Small Business Committees and promoting the importance of access to responsible and affordable small business financing

Worked to educate and engage members of the House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee on the importance of access to responsible financing for small businesses, truth in lending protections and transparency.

Briefing House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership on SBA Community Advantage (CA) lending, advocating to resolve issues encountered by CA lenders making Paycheck Protection Loans (PPP) and issues related yo Section 1112 CARES Act debt Relief Ensure CA lenders are included in PPP set aside and other provisions in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Specific lobbying for emergency funding for Head Start and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs operating during COVID-19 pandemic

education and advocacy related to the responsible small business lending and encouraging expansion of truth in lending type protections to small businesses seeking financing. HR 7889 Small Business Lending Disclosure and Broker Regulations Act

Education and advocacy to promote to responsible small business lending practices, ensure that small businesses can access responsible and affordable financing. Federal education efforts have focused on the importance of transparency and the disclosure of pricing and terms in small business financing and advocacy has focused on expansion of truth in lending type protections to small businesses seeking financing. Specifically advancing HR 7889 Small Business Lending Disclosure and Broker Regulations Act of 2020. In addition, RBLC has advocated for the implementation of Section 1071 of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act).

Include SBA 504 loan provisions in the covid-19 relief legislation - to ensure that Certified Development Companies (CDCs) had tool to support small businesses during the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic. HR 6800 - HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT - HEROES Act HR 8211 - 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2020 HR 8199- 504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of 2020 HR 8376/ S.4676 Small Business Debt Relief Extension Act of 2020 FY 2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act (PL 116-260)

Advocacy aimed at making the SBA's Community Advantage (CA) pilot program a fully authorized SBA program under the SBA 7a loan guarantee program. S2361- Closing the Credit Gap Act and HR 7903 granting SBA Community Advantage 5 years program authority under SBA 7a. Also continued supporting efforts of CA lenders to participate under the PPP and making sure CA loans are covered under section 1112 of CARES Act debt relief. HR 6800 HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT and HR 8376/ S. 4676 Small Business Debt Relief Extension Act of 2020, FY 2021 Omnibus and Covid Relief and Response Act (PL 116-260)

FY 2021 Appropriations Labor, HHS, Education Subcommittee - Appropriations for Head Start including funding for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start. FY 2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act (PL 116-260) Seeking FY 21 funding for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs as well as additional emergency supplemental funding to cover additional costs associated with operating Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs and providing services to children and families safely and effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education and advocacy target members of congress, congressional staff and political and career staff at HHS. The goal is to increase the understanding and appreciation of the strengths and the challenges facing farmworker families with young children and the important role of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs. Since March 2020, we have been engaged in additional education and advocacy related to the specific challenges related to providing Migrant and Seasonal Head Start services in light of the Covid-19 pandemic - as farmworkers are recognized for their essential contributions to the workforce and expected to continue working during the pandemic - even as Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs close and leave workers without an child care alternative.

Extending the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) protections enjoyed by consumers to small business borrowers. No active legislation in the 1st quarter. Advocacy has focused on educating House Financial Services and Senate Banking Committe members.

Advocating that Truth in Lending Act (TILA) protections provided to consumer borrowers are extended to small business borrowers. working to educate House and Senate small business committees, House Financial Services Committee, and Senate Banking Committee on the challenges facing small business borrowers, the importance of promoting access to responsible capital, and why TILA should and could be exteded to small business borrowers. Supporting efforts to pass the Small Business Lending fairness Act (S. 1961 and HR 3499)

education and advocacy related to the responsible small business lending and encouraging expansion of truth in lending type protections to small businesses seeking financing. HR 7889 Small Business Lending Disclosure and Broker Regulations Act

education and advocacy related to the responsible small business lending and encouraging expansion of truth in lending type protections to small businesses seeking financing. HR 7889 Small Business Lending Disclosure and Broker Regulations Act if 2020

Include SBA 504 loan provisions in the covid-19 relief legislation - to ensure that Certified Development Companies (CDCs) had tool to support small businesses during the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic. HR 6800 - HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT - HEROES Act HR 8211 - 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2020 HR 8199- 504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of 2020 HR 8376/ S.4676 Small Business Debt Relief Extension Act of 2020

Advocacy aimed at making the SBA's Community Advantage (CA) pilot program a fully authorized SBA program under the SBA 7a loan guarantee program. S2361- Closing the Credit Gap Act and HR 7903 granting SBA Community Advantage 5 years program authority under SBA 7a(a. Also continued supporting efforts of CA lenders to participate under the PPP and making sure CA loans are covered under section 1112 of CARES Act debt relief. HR 6800 HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT and HR 8376/ S. 4676 Small Business Debt Relief Extension Act of 2020

general education aimed at expanding understanding of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and the specific challenges facing farmworker families with young children. Additional education and advocacy related to the specific challenges related to providing Migrant and Seasonal Head Start services in light of the Covid-19 pandemic - as farmworkers are recognized for their essential contributions to the workforce and expected to continue working during the pandemic - even as Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs close and leave workers without an child care alternative.

FY 2021 Appropriations Labor, HHS, Education Subcommittee - Appropriations for Head Start including funding for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start. Seeking additional emergency supplemental funding for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs to cover the additional costs associated with providing services to children and families safely and effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Include SBA 504 loan provisions in the covid-19 relief legislation - to ensure that Certified Development Companies (CDCs) had tool to support small businesses during the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic. HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT - HEROES Act PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM AND HEALTH CARE ENHANCEMENT ACT - (PL 116-139) PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM Flexibility Act

education and advocacy related to the responsible small business lending and encouraging expansion of truth in lending type protections to small businesses seeking financing

education and advocacy related to the responsible small business lending and encouraging expansion of truth in lending type protections to small businesses seeking financing

Advocacy aimed at making the SBA's Community Advantage (CA) pilot program a fully authorized SBA program under the SBA 7a loan guarantee program. S2361- Closing the Credit Gap Act. Supporting inclusion of CA lenders as eligible lenders under the PPP program

general education aimed at expanding understanding of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs and the specific challenges facing farmworker families with young children. Additional education and advocacy related to the specific challenges related to providing Migrant and Seasonal Head Start services in light of the Covid-19 pandemic - as farmworkers are recognized for their essential contributions to the workforce and expected to continue working during the pandemic - even as Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs close and leave workers without an child care alternative.

FY 2021 Appropriations Labor, HHS, Education Subcommittee - Appropriations for Head Start including funding for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start. Seeking additional emergency supplemental funding for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs to cover the additional costs associated with providing services to children and families safely and effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reauthorization of the SBA 504 loan program