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Washington, D.C.— Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding reports that President Trump plans to nominate Jovita Carranza as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA):              “The Small Business Administration plays a crucial role… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-IA), Chairwoman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship held a hearing focused on the impact that trade policies are having on small businesses and workers in America’s rural communities.  “As a Congresswoman from Iowa’s First Congressional District, whose sister and brother… Read more »

Lays Out Detailed Analysis of Budget’s Harm to America’s Small Business Sector Washington, D.C.— Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released a comprehensive report showing the deep cuts and harm that the President’s FY 2020 budget would inflict on America’s small business sector.  “After enacting a tax law that adds over one trillion… Read more »

 Washington, D.C.— Today, the Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure met to ensure that the Small Business Runway Extension Act is being implemented in accordance with Congressional intent. Signed into law in December of 2018, the Act aims to give small firms additional time as a designated small business, so they can better compete for federal… Read more »

Washington, D.C.— Today, the House Small Business Committee heard firsthand from small business owners on how digital technology is shaping the success of small firms in rural parts of America. From working to increase participation in the online marketplace to protecting small firms from cyberattacks, Committee Members discussed how Congress can act to expand the opportunities available… Read more »

  Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-IA), Chairwoman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship convened a panel of government officials to hear how Congress can help more small firms, especially in rural areas, export their products. The hearing focused specifically on how Congress can improve the State Trade and… Read more »

Washington, D.C.— Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s 2020 Budget request:            “The President’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget raises serious red flags for small businesses. The President is proposing a 5 percent cut to the Small Business Administration,… 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 February jobs statement:             “Today’s numbers are disappointing, with our economy underperforming estimates by adding just 20,000 jobs. For America’s small business sector, these… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ), Chair of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access, convened a panel of entrepreneurs, lenders and experts to hear their perspectives and experiences with the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Microloan program. “As head of the Subcommittee focused on expanding access to capital, today was an… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) convened a panel of witnesses to discuss the top priorities facing the small business sector as the House moves closer to taking up infrastructure reform. “Despite America’s strong legacy of innovation, when it comes to infrastructure, by many measures, we are failing to keep up with the growing… Read more »