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Washington, D.C.—In recognition of Women’s History Month, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement today:              “Throughout America’s history, the entrepreneurial spirit and drive of women has propelled our innovation, enriched our communities and strengthened our economy. Each year,… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement in response to the Commerce Department’s Fourth Quarter and Annual 2018 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report:  “Today’s GDP report reflects a series of policies and actions this Administration has taken to weaken Main Street businesses across… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Today, the House Small Business Committee under Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) met to discuss the pivotal role of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Entrepreneurial Development (ED) initiatives in helping small businesses innovate and create jobs.  For the hearing, Chairwoman Velázquez convened a panel of top officials from SBA’s four primary resource… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations, held a hearing into the impact of the recent government shutdown on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) flagship lending programs. Concerned that the shutdown shuttered the agency’s ability to make loans to creditworthy small businesses,… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Today, the House Small Business Committee under Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) held a hearing to examine the Committee’s priorities for the 116th Congress. Probing a panel of small business owners and experts, the Committee touched upon issues including: access to capital and federal contracts, tax reform, infrastructure and workforce development. “From the… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Today, the Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access under Chair Andy Kim (D-NJ) held a hearing to examine the challenges faced by women, minority, veteran, and rural entrepreneurs, and how Congress can help optimize their success. “I joined this Committee because small businesses are the economic backbone of my district, and if we’re going… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement in response to the President’s State of the Union Address: “Our nation’s entrepreneurs deserve lasting and meaningful investments in their futures. Unfortunately, this evening, it is difficult to take the President’s words at face value… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Today, in recognition of Black History Month, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement: “Every Black History Month, our nation celebrates the proud heritage and countless contributions of African Americans. “African Americans make up a crucial sector of America’s small business economy,… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented in response to new data from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on how the shutdown is impacting small contractors. According to the U.S. Chamber, the government shutdown has already cost small contractors $2.3 billion. Additionally, the Chamber found that over 41,000 small contractors… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced the Committee’s Democratic Members. The announcement follows the selection of Members by the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee and their approval by the Democratic Caucus. “It is my honor to welcome a dynamic and exciting group of Democratic Members to serve on our… Read more »