As the representative for the fourth largest manufacturing district in the country, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that closing the Export-Import Bank has on small businesses.

Too often, politicians in Washington forget that their political posturing hurts real people. That’s why I set aside politics and helped lead the effort to reopen the Export-Import Bank.

As an original co-sponsor of this legislation, I’m thrilled that the House has decided to side with American small businesses and workers. Now, the Senate must make the same commitment.

Every day that goes by, small businesses and workers are hurting. This is must pass legislation, and the Senate must act now:

Every day w/o #ExIm, small biz & workers are hurting. RT if you agree that reauthorization is must pass legislation & Senate must act now.

— Rep. Robert J. Dold (@RepDold) October 27, 2015