STATEMENT
of the
Honorable Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
The Biggest Tax Problems for Small Businesses
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
With April 15th just around the corner, most Americans are wrapping up their paperwork. Yet, for many small business owners, the process never really ends. Constant changes to the tax code make compliance a year-round… Read more »
Statement
of the
Honorable Nydia Velazquez
Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
Bitcoin and Small Business
April 2, 2014
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. American entrepreneurship is closely linked to technological innovation. Whether it was the arrival of Google or Facebook, the widespread use of smart phone “apps” or cloud computing, our nation’s… Read more »
STATEMENT
of the
Honorable Grace Meng, Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Contracting and the Workforce
“Barriers to Opportunity: Do Occupational Licensing Laws Unfairly Limit Entrepreneurship and Jobs?”
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Licensing is a process by which the state makes it illegal to do a certain job unless one completes a series of mandatory requirements. The… Read more »
STATEMENT
of the
Honorable Grace Meng, Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Contracting and the Workforce
Hearing on the Affordable Care Act and the Self-Employed:
Thursday, March 6, 2014
The Affordable Care Act introduced numerous reforms to the insurance market for both individuals and businesses. In this committee, we’ve focused on the effect the law has on small business… Read more »
Statement
of the
Honorable Nydia Velazquez
Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
Building on the Wireless Revolution: Opportunities and Barriers for Small Firms
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Mobile connectivity is transforming our daily lives by revolutionizing healthcare, education, public safety and nearly every other economic sector. With almost two-thirds of cellphone… Read more »
Statement
of the
Honorable Patrick Murphy
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade
“Duplication, Overlap and Fragmentation in Federal Financial Assistance Program”
February 6, 2014
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I thank the witnesses for coming before us to update this subcommittee on what the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of… Read more »
Statement
of the
Honorable Nydia Velázquez
Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
Hearing on FAA Regulations Affecting the General Aviation Industry
February 5, 2014
The U.S. economy is both vibrant and complex, resulting in an ecosystem of businesses, suppliers, and consumers crisscrossing the nation. For small businessmen and women, this may mean traveling at a… Read more »
Statement
of the
Honorable Patrick Murphy
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade
“Small Business Trade Agenda: Status and Impact of International Agreements”
January 28, 2014
I’d like to thank the Acting Chair, Mr. Hanna, and extend my wishes for a happy birthday. I appreciate the Honorable Assistant USTR for his presence here today. I… Read more »
STATEMENT
of the
Honorable Nydia Velázquez, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business
“The Power of Connection: Peer-to-Peer Businesses”
January 15, 2014
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Technology has long been a catalyst for entrepreneurship. Just as small businesses often drive some of the most important scientific breakthroughs, developing new products and services,… Read more »
STATEMENT
of the
Honorable Grace Meng, Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce
Joint Hearing on Reverse Actions
December 11, 2013
As the buyer of more than $500 million in goods and services each year, the U.S. government represents a major market for small businesses. For these firms, obtaining a federal contract can take a company to the next level, allowing it to… Read more »
