STATEMENT
Of the Honorable Alma Adams, Vice Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business
Full Committee Hearing
April 11, 2018
Small and medium-sized businesses make up 97 percent of American exporting companies – making exports critical to our nation’s overall economic health. Not only are small businesses active in the export market, but many of them rely on imported… Read more »
Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this important hearing today. As a powerful tool for both consumers and entrepreneurs, the Internet serves small businesses in a multitude of ways. Unfortunately, 34 million Americans still lack access to high speed internet, of which 39 percent live in rural communities, compared to just 4% of those in urban areas.
With more than 3.2 billion… Read more »
STATEMENT
Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
“How Red Tape Affects Community Banks and Credit Unions: A GAO Report”
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. A decade ago, our nation faced one of the greatest economic downturns in history – and stared into the abyss of another Great Depression.… Read more »
STATEMENT
Congressman Dwight Evans, Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access
House Committee on Small Business
“Occupational Hazards: How Excessive Licensing Hurts Small Business”
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Thank you Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing. Licensing is a process by which the state requires a worker to meet basic… Read more »
STATEMENT
Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
“Strengthening SBA’s 7(a) Loan Program”
January 17, 2018
All of us are acutely aware of the vital role access to capital has in the success of our nation’s 29 million small businesses. Without it, they can’t stock their shelves, pay their employees, or upgrade… Read more »
STATEMENT
The Honorable Nydia M. Velazquez
Committee on Small Business
“Federal Government and Small Businesses: Promoting Greater Information Sharing for Stronger Cybersecurity”
November 15, 2017, 11:00am
Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building
The frequent recurrence of cyber-attacks reminds us just how fundamental it is for individuals, businesses, and… Read more »
STATEMENT
Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
“Hiring More Heroes: A Review of SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development”
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Thank you, Chairmen Chabot for holding this important hearing regarding the SBA resources available to veterans. To help honor the sacrifices of our military in light of… Read more »
Statement of the
Hon. Brad Schneider, Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy, and Trade
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
Access to capital is essential for every business, and especially for smaller ones. Without it, most firms cannot make improvements, expand, or hire qualified workers they need to succeed. … Read more »
“Financing through Fintech: Online Lending’s Role in Improving Small Business Capital Access”
Statement of the Hon. Dwight Evans, Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access
October 26, 2017
Access to capital is critical to the success of small businesses. However, obtaining conventional… Read more »
Statement of the Hon. Stephanie Murphy
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business
Subcommittee on Contracting and the Workforce
“GAO Audit Reveals Half-Measures Taken by Small Business Advocates”
October 25, 2017
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Each year, the federal government procures more than $400 billion in goods and services from businesses around the… Read more »
