Washington, D.C.— Today, the House Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access, under Chairwoman Sharice Davids (D-KS), examined current Small Business Administration (SBA) initiatives designed to encourage innovation. The hearing focused on ways innovation can benefit small businesses, drive recovery from the pandemic, and boost the country’s… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Washington, D.C.— Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement after the Labor Department released its June jobs report:
“The June jobs report is a welcome sign that America’s economy is progressing steadily towards recovery. In June, our economy beat expectations by adding… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) introduced a bill to establish a student loan debt forgiveness and deferment program for entrepreneurs. The Supporting America’s Young Entrepreneurs Act of 2021 seeks to lower one of the most prominent barriers to starting a business, outstanding student loan debt.
“Our nation is… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, the House Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, led by Chairman Jason Crow (D-CO), held a hearing focused on reversing the decades-long trend of declining entrepreneurship in the United States. The hearing examined policy options to incentivize new business creation and ultimately drive equitable economic… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, the House Small Business Committee, led by Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), held its annual “Member Day” hearing. The hearing featured testimony from members of Congress regarding the issues that are impacting small businesses in their home districts. During the hearing, members focused on topics related to the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, the House Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations, led by Chairman Dean Phillips (D-MN), held a hearing examining the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The CMMC is the Department of Defense's (DOD) latest initiative to increase cybersecurity preparedness across the defense industrial base (DBI). The… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, the House Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access held a hearing examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women-owned businesses. The hearing, led by Chairwoman Sharice Davids (D-KS), gathered women business owners and experts to detail the ways the pandemic has exacerbated the longstanding barriers that women in… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, the House Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, Chaired by Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), held a hearing examining the role of small contractors under potential infrastructure investment plans. The hearing gathered small contractors and procurement experts to discuss how infrastructure investment can benefit small businesses and small… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement after the Labor Department released its May jobs report:
“After over a year of struggling under the pandemic, the May jobs report shows that our economic recovery is making… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement in honor of June as LGBTQ Pride Month:
“This pride month, it’s vital to recognize the contributions and impacts of LGBTQ small businesses across the country. LGBTQ entrepreneurs are diverse… Read more »
