STATEMENT
of the
Honorable Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
“Small Business Tax Reform: Growth Through Simplicity”
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The American marketplace is perpetually evolving. But while its vibrant nature has spurred growth and innovation, it has also managed to outgrow many tax policies. As a result, we often come… Read more »
STATEMENT
of
Congresswoman Janice Hahn, Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Healthcare and Technology
House Committee on Small Business
“Protecting Small Businesses Against Emerging and Complex Cyber-Attacks”
March 21, 2013
Thank you Chairman Collins.
I’m proud to be serving as ranking member of this subcommittee—I think there’s a lot of work we can do together… Read more »
Statement
of the
Honorable Nydia M. Velázquez, Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
“Entrepreneurial Assistance:
Examining Inefficiencies and Duplication Across Federal Government Programs”
March 20, 2013
Across the federal government, departments, agencies, and bureaus of all sizes and shapes are working to help small businesses. Their efforts run… Read more »
Statement
of the
Honorable Yvette Clarke, Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations
“Regulating the Regulators: Reducing Burdens on Small Business”
March 14, 2013
Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for holding today’s important hearing. Our nation’s regulatory structure is absolutely vital in… Read more »
STATEMENT
of the
Honorable Patrick Murphy, Ranking Member
Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Agricutlure, Energy, and Trade of the House
Hearing Entitled: "Small Business Trade Agenda: Opportunities in the 113th Congress"
March 27, 2013
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee for Agriculture, Energy, and Trade, I’m… Read more »
STATEMENT
of the
Honorable Nydia M. Velázquez, Ranking Member
House Committee on Small Business
Markup of Views and Estimates on SBA’s FY 2014 Budget
March 27, 2013
As we sit here, we are hours away from $85 billion in across-the-board budget cuts. In that light, I would suggest the SBA’s budget offers a stark example of how reducing successful programs –… Read more »
Statement of the Honorable Nydia Velázquez
Ranking Member, Committee on Small Business
Hearing entitled:
“State of the Small Business Economy”
February 13, 2013
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As Members of this Committee are aware, the success of our overall economic recovery hinges on how small businesses fare. While few would argue our economy is where it needs to be,… Read more »
Statement of the Honorable Nydia Velázquez
Ranking Member, Committee on Small Business
Hearing entitled:
"Sequestration: The Threat to Small Businesses, Jobs, and the Industrial Base"
September 20, 2012
When the Budget Control Act of 2011 was enacted last year, sequestration was included as an incentive for action. Unfortunately, the Super Committee was not so… Read more »
Statement
of
Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez
House Committee on Small Business
For hearing entitled:
User Fees in the Aviation Industry: Turbulence Ahead
September 12, 2012
The U.S. economy is as complex as it is vibrant, requiring frequent travel throughout the nation. For small businessmen and women, this may mean traveling at the last minute or to remote areas that… Read more »
Statement
of
Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez
House Committee on Small Business
For hearing entitled:
Know Before You Regulate: The Impact of CFPB Regulations on Small Business
August 1, 2012
Since it was signed into law two years ago, Dodd-Frank has attracted a significant amount of attention from both critics and supporters. Of all of the Act’s many provisions, it… Read more »