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Ayanna Pressley: “I introduced the SPARK act along with Senator Markey and…”

Featuring: Ayanna Pressley, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 7th Congressional District

Ayanna Pressley Touts SPARK Act, Urges More Financial Investment in Small, Minority-Owned Businesses

Published April 30, 2026 | Video Starts at 04:08

And they provide mobility as well. They provide jobs and services that meet local needs and help keep our city strong in times of economic downturn. That's why I introduced the SPARK act along with Senator Markey and others, to ensure that small businesses are invested in and supported through grants and business loans. If Republicans were really serious about improving Main street and economic growth, they would protect people's money and pass bills that invest dollars directly into the community. (04:08–04:16)

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