STATEMENT
Of the Honorable Nydia M. Velázquez, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business
Full Committee Markup of HR 2542, the Regulatory Improvements Act of 2013
September 18, 2013
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think all members of this committee recognize the importance of having a regulatory process that works. Ultimately, regulations play a critical role in protecting… Read more »
Statement of the Honorable Yvette Clark
Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations
Oversight of the SBA's Small Business Investment Company Program
July 25, 2013
Thank you Mr. Chairman
Capital is the lifeblood of every small business, without it, most firms simply would not survive. In 1958, Congress recognized a need for… Read more »
STATEMENT
Of the Honorable Nydia M. Velázquez, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business - Full Committee Hearing:
“Reducing Red Tape: The New OIRA Administrator's Perspective”
July 24, 2013
Small businesses are critical to the economy, creating nearly 70 percent of net new jobs and generating more than 50 percent of GDP. While their contributions are… Read more »
STATEMENT
Of the Honorable Patrick Murphy, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy, and Trade
Hearing on the President’s Climate Action Plan
July 18, 2013
Thank you Chairman Tipton. I will unfortunately need to step out of the hearing early today, but want to emphasize how important I believe it is for our Committee to hear from small… Read more »
STATEMENT
Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business
Hearing on the Internal Revenue Service and Small Business
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
One of the focuses of this committee is to ensure small businesses are given the tools to comply with regulations without increasing their costs. No place is this more true than when it comes to taxes. In the… Read more »
Statement of the Honorable Judy Chu, Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access
“American Competitiveness Worldwide: Impacts on Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs”
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Good morning! Today’s hearing will provide insights into U.S. competitiveness and what we as policymakers need to do… Read more »
STATEMENT
Of the Honorable Nydia M. Velazquez, Ranking Member
Full Committee Hearing
on
Trade Issues Affecting Small Businesses
June 26, 2013
In the last year, international trade has emerged as a bright spot in the continuing U.S. economic recovery. According to the Department of Commerce, exports increased 1.2 percent to $187.4 billion in April, the second-highest level on record.… Read more »
Statement
Of the Honorable Patrick Murphy, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy, and Trade
Hearing on Energy Innovation
June 20, 2013
Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you to the witnesses that have taken the time to be here today.
During the last decade, energy prices have risen dramatically. In fact, 10 years ago today, oil was… Read more »
Statement of the
Honorable Nydia M. Velázquez
Ranking Member, Committee on Small Business
Full Committee Hearing on National Small Business Week
June 19, 2013
Today, we observe the 50th annual National Small Business Week, a salute to the innovators and entrepreneurs that make our nation great. In large cities, small towns and everywhere in between, small business… Read more »
Statement of Rep. Grace Meng
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce
“Putting the Strategy in Sourcing: Challenge and
Opportunities for Small Business Contractors”
June 13, 2013
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing.
Our Committee has long acknowledged the critical role small businesses play in the $500-billion-a-year… Read more »
