STATEMENT
of the
Honorable Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business
"The Small Business Health Options Program: Is it Working for Small Businesses?"
December 11, 2013
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As just about every employer and employee knows, there are few issues of greater importance than access to healthcare. Before the Affordable Care Act… Read more »
Statement
of the
Honorable Judy Chu, Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access
“Where Are We Now? Examining the Post-Recession Small Business Lending Environment”
December 5, 2013
Good morning! Today’s hearing will examine the current state of lending to small businesses. Although in the last two years the lending environment has slightly… Read more »
STATEMENT
Of the Honorable Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business
"The Health Care Law, The Effect of the Business Aggregation Rules on Small Employers"
December 4, 2013
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but in the past high health care costs and declining coverage have hindered small business owners and… Read more »
Statement of the Honorable Yvette Clark
Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations
Hearing on the Regulation of Small Financial Institutions
December 3, 2013
Thank you, Chairman Schweikert, and I’d like to thank our witnesses for their testimony this morning.
I think it’s prudent to take a moment to remember… Read more »
STATEMENT
Of the Honorable Grace Meng, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business
Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce
Hearing on FMCSA Hours-of-Service Rule
November 21, 2013
With more than $600 billion in revenue in 2012, the trucking sector is the backbone of our nation’s economy. Employing nearly 7 million individuals, it is essential to the success of America’s… Read more »
STATEMENT
Of the Honorable Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business
“The Startup Movement”
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Thank you, Chairman Graves.
When we think of a startup business, the early days of Apple or Google usually come to mind. Their stories are familiar – hard-working entrepreneurs who took extraordinary risks to beat the odds.
Like… Read more »
STATEMENT
Of the Honorable Janice Hahn, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Healthcare and Technology
“Self-Insurance and Health Benefits: An Affordable Option for Small Business?”
November 14, 2013
The Affordable Care Act introduced many substantial changes to health care. These reforms will improve access to and adequacy of coverage –… Read more »
STATEMENT
Of the Honorable Grace Meng, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce
Contract Bundling and Small Business
October 10, 2013
Today, small businesses are looking for opportunities to expand and grow stronger. As the catalyst for nearly two-thirds of employment gains, small business expansion is essential for the economy. One… Read more »
STATEMENT
Of the Honorable Janice Hahn, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Healthcare and Technology
Affordable Care Act and Small Business
October 9, 2013
Despite over 40 attempts by my Republican colleagues in the House to repeal, defund, or derail the Affordable Care Act, the law is still the law and it is moving forward to achieve its objective of finally… Read more »
STATEMENT
Of the Honorable Nydia M. Velázquez, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business
“The Challenge of Retirement Savings for Small Employers”
October 2, 2013
Retirement security is a universal goal for most Americans. As part of that retirement plan, most Americans rely on employer-based retirement plans. As the baby boomer generations ages, it is… Read more »
