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Washington, D.C.— Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement in response to a new survey showing a decrease in optimism among small business owners:                  “Today’s drop in small business confidence is the latest in a series of alarm… Read more »

Washington, D.C.— Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement recognizing Earth Day:  “When it comes to protecting our planet—few tasks could be so pressing. Scientists have overwhelmingly agreed that climate change is a real threat and is already ravishing our communities.          … Read more »

Washington, D.C.—This Tax Day, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has released a factsheet detailing the consequences of the 2017 GOP tax law on America’s small businesses.  “For America’s small businesses, the tax law is a lose-lose,” said Chairwoman Velázquez. “Not only has it created a web of complexity that unfairly burdens the small business… Read more »

Washington, D.C.— Today, Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure led 14 bipartisan members of the Committee in writing to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) urging the Commission to take steps to close the digital divide facing small businesses.  “Our interactions with small business… Read more »

Washington, D.C.— Today, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access under Chair Andy Kim (D-NJ) held a hearing focused on the potential consequences of proposed fee increases to the 7(a) program on small lenders and borrowers under the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) budget proposal for 2020.  “Today, we heard firsthand from people in… 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 March jobs statement:          “Today’s jobs report is certainly an improvement from February’s dismal figures, yet, it is also a reminder that our economy continues to show signs of weakness as a… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—After President Trump threatened to close the U.S.-Mexico border, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) is drawing attention to the potentially catastrophic impact of a border closing on America’s small business sector. “If the President decides to take the unprecedented act of closing our Southern border, our entire economy will suffer,… Read more »

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 »