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Chairman Williams Op-ed: Small business owners built the American Dream. Democrats want to take it from you.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the following Op-Ed by Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, appeared in Fox News.

“Imagine living the American Dream, taking a risk to build a business from nothing, only to watch your tax dollars subsidize the government-backed competitor across the street.

“That is exactly what is happening in New York, where a coalition of small business owners went to court last week to stop the Mamdani regime from using taxpayer dollars to compete directly against them.

“That is socialism on Main Street. That is the Democratic Party's economic agenda.

“Small businesses are not merely one sector of the American economy. They are the American economy. There are roughly 36 million small businesses across the country, employing nearly half of America’s private-sector workforce.

“For more than 50 years, my family has operated a car dealership in Weatherford, Texas. In all that time, I have never been the sole dealer in my market, nor have I asked the government to make me one. In our business, we compete for our customers, and they, not the government, decide who wins.

“That is capitalism.

“Socialism takes that choice away. It does not build a better store. The government picks up the tab, leaving the small business owner across the street to compete against an opponent whose losses are someone else’s problem.

“Republicans chose a different path.

“Through the Working Families Tax Cuts, we made the 20% small business deduction permanent, giving Main Street businesses the certainty to invest, expand, and hire. On average, 8 million small business owners are keeping an extra $4,600—helping them breathe a little easier.

“Full expensing, for example, allows a machine shop to deduct the entire cost of qualifying new equipment in the year it's purchased. We also ended the tax on tips and overtime pay so hardworking Americans can keep more of what they earn.

“Already, nearly 20 million workers have benefited from overtime relief alone.

“We cut red tape, saving $211.8 billion in regulatory costs last fiscal year. In May, the SBA doubled the maximum loan size available to growing businesses, from $5 million to $10 million. The result is an economy where entrepreneurs are once again willing to bet on themselves. Small business optimism is running above its 52-year average, hiring plans are the strongest they have been since 2022, and in July alone, Americans filed 578,926 applications to start a new business.

“That is what happens when Republican leadership puts Main Street first.

“Democrats call their approach compassion. Look at what happens to the people they claim to help.

“Los Angeles is phasing in a $30 hourly wage for hospitality workers, and a survey of owners this spring found that roughly 650 jobs had already been lost. New York's delivery-pay mandate shrank the ranks of active delivery workers by nearly 28,000 and increased the fee on every order by 72%.

“Fewer jobs, higher prices, and small businesses are left holding the bill.

“Republican-led states have taken a different approach. Over the past year, my home state of Texas added 165,600 jobs—more than any other state. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, who left the Democratic Party in 2023, now calls his city "America's Sanctuary City from Socialism."

“Same country, same economy, different parties in charge. The results speak for themselves.

“As Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, I will always fight for the people willing to put their own money and time on the line to build something of their own. Government should create conditions that enable entrepreneurs to succeed, not use taxpayer dollars to compete against them.

“Every single Democrat in Congress voted against the Working Families Tax Cuts. They voted against permanent tax relief for 36 million small business owners. They voted against Main Street.

“The choice could not be clearer.

“Socialism offers you a government store. Capitalism offers you the keys to your own.

“The business owners in that New York courtroom are not asking for a handout. They are asking for something far more fundamental: the freedom to compete, the room to build something of their own, and the right to keep what they have worked so hard to create.”

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UPDATED: Committee on Small Business Announces September Hearing Schedule

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its updated September hearing schedule.

Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Hearing: Main Street Meets Crypto: What Digital Assets Mean for Small Businesses

Date & Time: Tuesday, September 15^th at 11:00 AM
Location: The Hearing Room, Rayburn 2360

Full Committee Markup

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 16^th at 9:45 AM
Location: The Hearing Room, Rayburn 2360
Bills to be Considered:
- TBD

Full Committee Hearing: Oversight of the SBA's Office of Inspector General

Date & Time: POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Location: The Hearing Room, Rayburn 2360

Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure Hearing: Protecting Main Street, Securing America: Examining Cybersecurity Challenges for Small Business Contractors

Date & Time: POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Location: The Hearing Room, Rayburn 2360

Full Committee Hearing: Delivering for Main Street: Testimony from the Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler

Date & Time: POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Location: The Hearing Room, Rayburn 2360

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Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains Holds Hearing on Energy, Water, and Workforce Needs

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains, held a hearing titled “Fueling the Golden Age: Future Resource Needs and Small Business Opportunity” to examine the energy, water, and workforce needs necessary to support America's next generation of manufacturing, technology, and industrial growth.

“We must build the infrastructure needed to keep growing, alongside water and energy demands, without leaving families, farmers, and small businesses to pay the bill. If we get this right, we can protect ratepayers, strengthen our communities, and create lasting opportunities for the local contractors, manufacturers, and skilled workers who will help build America’s future,” said Chairman Ellzey. “Small businesses are ready to help meet this moment. Congress should make sure they have the trained workers, certifications, and opportunity to compete for these projects, so the economic benefits stay in the communities where the work is being done.”

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Watch the full hearing here.

Below are some key excerpts from today’s hearing:

Chairman Ellzey: “Representative Harris, how can the federal government best partner with States to ensure our water and electric infrastructure is capable of sustaining long term growth?” State Rep. Harris: “Thank you for the question, Mr. Chairman. What we are seeing in Texas is that the best approach for us, as a state, has been for the federal government to grant our state agencies primacy in regulatory matters, like the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as they relate to water issues. As we transition into that nuclear renaissance that I was talking about in my testimony, that’s one of the primary areas of focus. How can we make the permitting process more efficient? We know that as soon as these reactors are demonstrated as safe, then it’s just a matter of site selection. Could the federal government then grant primacy on, at least, site selection to the state of Texas to expedite the process of building and locating those nuclear reactors where they’re needed throughout the state?”

Chairman Williams: “Infrastructure projects are often announced before a community has enough trained workers to execute them. So, to you, Mr. Harris, what workforce needs do you see in your district, particularly for electricians, line workers, welders, pipefitters, water operators, industrial-controls technicians, and on, and on?” State Rep. Harris: “Great question, Mr. Chairman. Water operators are one of the most significant needs that we see in the rural areas. We’ve got multiple; one county can have several different water systems operating. All mostly non-profit. And for those guys to find water operators is almost impossible. So, we’ve been working with the Texas Education Agency and our career and technical colleges to develop pathways for kids out of high school to get certifications in water system operation. Electrical work is another, especially as we see the proliferation of data centers and all these new technologies being built; we don’t have enough electricians and skilled labor like that. We, as the legislature, have been working for years with our education agencies to try to develop a fast track for taking kids directly out of high school, with certification, directly into the workforce as skilled labor.” Chairman Williams: “Well, plumbers, welders, carpenters, etc., save our economy.” State Rep. Harris: “That’s right.”

Rep. Finstad: “For rural manufacturing communities in states like Minnesota, what would it take to make those sites competitive locations for new energy and manufacturing investments? Mr. Ellis: “Thank you, Congressman. I think it’s an important question. My colleagues at AFPI have highlighted that the cheapest megawatt of power is usually the one we already have. Similarly, the best workforce we can use to revitalize former industrial sites is the workforce that's already there. I think we can invest in workforce development. I think we can site new large projects on brownfield industrial sites. That way, we can skip some of the remediation process. We can provide liability protection for pollution or other remediation elements that might already be there. I think that those sites can really be a place where we can springboard into the next generation of manufacturing.”

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Ellzey: “Fueling the Golden Age: Future Resource Needs and Small Business Opportunity”

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains is holding a hearing titled “Fueling the Golden Age: Future Resource Needs and Small Business Opportunity.”

Subcommittee Chairman Jake Ellzey’s opening statement as prepared for delivery:

Welcome to today’s hearing, “Fueling The Golden Age: Future Resource Needs and Small Business Opportunity.”

Thank you to our witnesses for traveling here today and for sharing your expertise with the Subcommittee.

As Industy and the American people are increasingly moving to usiness-friendly states, American energy and water markets are being tested like never before. In my home state of Texas, the population has grown by almost 10 million residents over the last 20 years.

Expanded domestic manufacturing, grid buildout, and emerging technology are driving the highest demand on these resources in decades. In states like Texas with a rapidly growing population, we also need to ensure we have the water resources for new homes. While we welcome this growth, it brings with it a duty for this Committee, Congress, and state legislatures to ensure that its costs do not fall unfairly on Main Street.

Small businesses depend on reliable and affordable electricity and water. Aging infrastructure and rising demand means higher rates, slower upgrades, and less certainty. Especially as manufacturing jobs return to the United States and new technologies increase demand for reliable resources, small business owners cannot be left behind.

Today, we will hear about the efforts underway at the state level to respond to growing resource needs and how the federal government can best partner with government agencies, corporations, and rural electric cooperatives to plan for long-term sustainable growth.

While some states are investing directly in new energy and water supplies, others are adopting rate structures that require large users to pay for the upgrades they trigger, ensuring that American households and small-business ratepayers don’t bear the upgrade costs. The variety of solutions presented today provide models for how communities across the nation can prepare for future growth.

With this unprecedented surge in demand comes an opportunity to support our small businesses in meeting this challenge head-on. Small businesses are an essential part of our energy and water industries. Local contractors, suppliers, rural electric cooperatives, and equipment manufacturers are central to building the generation, transmission, and water infrastructure needed to support economic expansion and the return of industry to American soil.

The ability for small businesses to bid on projects, scale workforces, and secure certifications will determine whether local communities enjoy the benefits of new development or see the work move elsewhere.

I look forward to hearing from today’s witnesses about the state of America’s existing electric and water infrastructure and how states are preparing to respond to growing resource demand, and how Congress can support small business needs through this rapid growth.

And with that, I now recognize the Ranking Member, Representative Morrison, for her opening remarks.

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Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of August 31st

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains will hold a hearing titled “Fueling the Golden Age: Future Resource Needs and Small Business Opportunity.” The purpose of this hearing is to examine future resource and workforce needs necessary to support America’s next generation of manufacturing, technology, and industrial growth.

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 2^nd at 10:00 AM ET

LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

WITNESSES:

The Honorable Cody Harris

Chairman, Texas House Committee on Natural Resources

Texas House of Representatives, District 8

Mr. Ted Ellis

Deputy Director, Energy & the Environment

America First Policy Institute

Mr. Trevor Higgins

Senior Vice President, Energy & Environment

Center for American Progress

TO ATTEND OR WATCH: This committee hearing is open to the public and can be viewed online on the Committee's YouTube channel.

Committee on Small Business Announces September Hearing Schedule

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its September hearing schedule.

Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains Subcommittee Hearing: “Fueling the Golden Age: Future Resource Needs and Small Business Opportunity”

· Date & Time: Wednesday, September 2^nd at 10:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Subcommittee Hearing: “Main Street Meets Crypto: What Digital Assets Mean for Small Businesses”

· Date & Time: Tuesday, September 15^th at 11:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Full Committee Hearing: “Oversight of the SBA's Office of Inspector General”

· Date & Time: Wednesday, September 23^rd at 10:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee Hearing: “Protecting Main Street, Securing America: Examining Cybersecurity Challenges for Small Business Contractors”

· Date & Time: Thursday, September 24^th at 10:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Full Committee Hearing: “Delivering for Main Street: Testimony from SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler”

· Date & Time: Tuesday, September 29^th at 10:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

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Chairman Williams: “Oversight of SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development”

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Oversight of SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development.”

Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery:

First, I want to thank Associate Administrator Fitzpatrick for joining us today to discuss how the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development is serving America’s entrepreneurs and how this Committee can better ensure taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and responsibly.

As a small business owner myself, I know firsthand the rewards and challenges of entrepreneurship. Starting and scaling a business requires long hours, difficult decisions, and the resilience to overcome setbacks. Entrepreneurs rarely succeed alone. Along the way, they need trusted guidance, practical tools, and partners who understand the challenges they face.

That is why the Office of Entrepreneurial Development and its nationwide network of resource partners are so important. Through counseling, training, and technical assistance, OED helps entrepreneurs start, grow, and compete.

In 2025, SBA’s resource partner network provided counseling and assistance to hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs, including women owned businesses, rural entrepreneurs, and veterans. This outreach supported businesses that contributed to more than 2 million jobs nationwide.

The Women’s Business Center network is one part of OED’s entrepreneurial outreach. Through the WBC program, OED has been able to support 340,000 jobs and $16 billion in wages. That means every federal dollar invested in the program generates approximately $6 in business revenue and $7.50 in private capital.

Under Administrator Loeffler’s leadership, the SBA has embraced a new era of modernization, so the SBA can meet Main Street where it is today.

To advance this mission, the SBA has recently announced a reorganization designed to bring related functions together, reduce duplication, and strengthen coordination across its programs. We look forward to discussing what this reorganization means for OED’s operation and, more importantly, for the small businesses and entrepreneurs who rely on these programs every day. Together, these changes present an opportunity to serve them with greater clarity, efficiency, and impact.

OED has also led efforts to modernize its grant management. During that process, the Committee heard from numerous grant recipients whose payments were delayed, creating real challenges for those organizations.

The Committee understands SBA’s efforts to modernize and appreciates that payments have since resumed.

We look forward to discussing lessons learned and what safeguards are being put in place to prevent this problem from happening in the future.

Throughout the 119th Congress, this Committee has worked in a bipartisan manner to advance legislation that strengthens key entrepreneurial development initiatives and ensures that America's small businesses have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Today’s hearing is an opportunity to examine both the successes and the challenges facing OED. I look forward to discussing the Administration’s efforts to improve these programs and deliver better value for taxpayers and small businesses alike.

Thank you again for being here today.

I now yield to our Ranking Member from New York, Ms. Velázquez.

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Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing to Conduct Oversight of SBA's Office of Entrepreneurial Development

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled "Oversight of SBA's Office of Entrepreneurial Development" to examine how the SBA's Office of Entrepreneurial Development (OED) delivers counseling, training, and technical assistance to America's entrepreneurs, and to review the modernization initiatives implemented under the Trump Administration.

"America's entrepreneurs rarely succeed alone—they need trusted guidance, practical tools, and partners who understand the challenges they face," said Chairman Williams. "The U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Entrepreneurial Development and its nationwide network of resource partners help small businesses start, grow, and compete. Under the Biden administration, outdated systems and a lack of accountability left taxpayer dollars vulnerable. Under Administrator Loeffler's leadership, the SBA is cleaning up that mess by modernizing these programs, strengthening oversight, and safeguarding every taxpayer dollar so it can deliver for Main Street businesses."

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Watch the full hearing here.

Below are some key excerpts from today’s hearing:

Chairman Williams: “One of the Committee's priorities is ensuring that SBA programs deliver results for entrepreneurs while remaining responsible stewards of taxpayers' dollars; we talked about that. And as you look ahead, what are your top priorities for OED to improve program performance, reduce unnecessary administrative burdens, eliminate inefficiencies, and ensure that federal resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact for America's small business owners?” Mr. Fitzpatrick: “Under Administrator Loeffler, we have some major overarching priorities at SBA when it comes to specific industries. We are talking about manufacturing, we are talking about food supply, and we are talking about actually areas, rural communities, which have really been devastated over the recent decades. And so, what we're working to do is align the resource partners' efforts with those priorities. But we're also encouraging those organizations, the resource partners, to raise funds from other sources. These are public-private partnerships, and the ones we find most effective actually raise funds from other sources and don't depend solely on the federal government. The other thing we're doing is, we see the most effective help for small businesses when there's an ecosystem of resource partners that are collaborating. These are federally funded organizations, state-funded organizations, county, municipal, chambers of commerce, and so we're encouraging that collaboration. So not relying just on federal dollars in these public-private partnerships, but multiple organizations. And the other, finally, what I'd say, Mr. Chairman, is we are working with underperforming centers to help them get up to speed, and if not, then we will move them out of the program.”

Rep. Alford: “As Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee, I was really disturbed with the SBA's recent discovery of roughly 340 million dollars in unpaid grant obligations that you basically inherited from the previous administration. This discovery demonstrates why strong oversight, modern financial systems, and accountability are just as important as funding these programs. Sir, how far back does this backlog go?” Mr. Fitzpatrick: “When we arrived, just for example, just in the Women's Business Center program, I got with their team, and I said, okay, what are the payments and how far do they go back? That program, they went back five years, and that was, you know, we had just been here a couple of weeks. And that was at least 12 million dollars. And so that was just that one program. So, there were about fifteen hundred payments in that 340 million dollars, but I don't know the details, but I have to assume four or five years.” Rep. Alford: “Is more being discovered as you dig through this balance sheet basically?” Mr. Fitzpatrick: “Yes sir, yes.”

Rep. Ellzey: “Can you walk us through how integrating the STEP grants under your office will reduce duplication and improve service delivery to entrepreneurs?” Mr. Fitzpatrick: “… [R]emember, Administrator Loeffler is a business person. When we came in, we had offices, we had functions that were spread out, such as HR, IT, within different offices. No company would operate that way. By the same token, we had some programs and some grant programs dispersed throughout the agency. So, what we're doing is, frankly, bringing groups together, like groups that have similar functions. So, while the STEP program has a critical connection to our Office of Capital Access, for example, and our Office of Manufacturing Trade, really what we're doing is putting together the program staff who are actually doing the hard work, day in and day out, of processing grants—and part of that is to drive efficiency. What we had before was staff spread out, sometimes busy and sometimes not. Now they're being cross-trained, and so they can surge when there is a demand.”

Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of July 20th

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

FULL COMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled “Oversight of SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development.” The purpose of this hearing is to conduct oversight of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Entrepreneurial Development (OED).

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 22^nd at10:00 AM ET

LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

WITNESS:

Mr. Paul Fitzpatrick

Associate Administrator

Office of Entrepreneurial Development

U.S. Small Business Administration

TO ATTEND OR WATCH: This committee hearing is open to the public and can be viewed online on the Committee's YouTube channel.

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Chairman Williams: “AI on Main Street: How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business”

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “AI on Main Street: How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business.”

Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery:

Welcome to today’s hearing, “AI on Main Street: How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business.”

I want to thank our witnesses for joining us today.

Artificial intelligence has quickly transitioned from novelty to an indispensable business tool for Main Street businesses across the country.

AI is streamlining administrative tasks that once required significant time and resources, and it is allowing small businesses to focus on growth instead of paperwork. Small businesses are using AI to respond quickly to customers, manage inventory, strengthen cybersecurity, and automate routine paperwork. As a small business owner myself, I have seen the difference these tools can make — and I know firsthand how much of that burden falls on the owner.

Artificial intelligence is no longer something reserved for big tech companies and Fortune 500 boardrooms. Today, nearly three-quarters of small businesses are using AI in some form. That is more than triple the share from just three years ago. Small businesses are closing the technology gap with big corporations faster than in any prior wave of innovation.

Importantly, early data is showing that AI’s rise is not coming at the expense of workers. In fact, eighty-two percent of small businesses using AI grew their workforce over the past year.

Of course, real barriers to broader AI adoption remain. Many owners tell us they simply don't know where to start, that they worry about costs, or that they are unsure how to keep their data secure.

But one of the biggest barriers is one Washington created: uncertainty.

The Biden-Harris Administration took a heavy-handed approach to AI. On October 30, 2023, they released an Executive Order imposing sweeping regulatory requirements and compliance burdens that threatened to smother AI innovation before small businesses ever got the chance to benefit from it.

We only need to look across the Atlantic to see where that road leads.

Europe chose to regulate first and innovate later, and today, their small businesses are falling behind. The United States cannot make the same mistake.

Thankfully, the Trump Administration reversed course. They rescinded the Biden approach and replaced it with a pro-innovation strategy through Executive Order 14179 and America's AI Action Plan — clearing away red tape so that AI tools can be adopted with confidence.

The SBA is doing its part too by expanding access to AI through its new Main Street AI Accelerator Program.

And of course, this Committee has led the way with bipartisan legislation, such as the AI Wise Act, the AI for Main Street Act, and the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026. Together, these bipartisan bills ensure that entrepreneurs have access to practical AI and that barriers to AI adoption are reduced. Our goal is to make sure every small business and entrepreneur has the opportunity to succeed in the emerging age of AI.

When small businesses have the tools, training, and freedom to innovate, they will out-compete, out-build, and out-hire anyone in the world — and our economy will be stronger because of it.

I want to thank our witnesses again for joining us today. I look forward to the conversation ahead.

I now yield to our Ranking Member from New York, Mr. Cisneros.

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Full Committee Markup

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:45:00 GMT

Full Committee Markup

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 16th at 9:45 AM
Location: The Hearing Room, Rayburn 2360
Bills to be Considered:
- TBD

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Subcommittee Hearing: “Main Street Meets Crypto: What Digital Assets Mean for Small Businesses”

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Subcommittee Hearing: “Main Street Meets Crypto: What Digital Assets Mean for Small Businesses”

· Date & Time: Tuesday, September 15^th at 11:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains Subcommittee Hearing: “Fueling the Golden Age: Future Resource Needs and Small Business Opportunity”

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains Subcommittee Hearing: “Fueling the Golden Age: Future Resource Needs and Small Business Opportunity”

· Date & Time: Wednesday, September 2^nd at 10:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Full Committee Hearing: Oversight of SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Full Committee Hearing: Oversight of SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development

Date & Time: Wednesday, July 22n^d at 10:00 AM ET
Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Full Committee Hearing: “AI on Main Street: How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business"

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Full Committee Hearing: “AI on Main Street: How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business”

Date & Time: Tuesday, July 14^th at 10:00 AM ET
Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Full Committee Hearing: “250 Years of American Legacy: Small Businesses and the American Dream”

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Full Committee Hearing: “250 Years of American Legacy: Small Businesses and the American Dream”

Date & Time: Wednesday, July 1^st at 10:00 AM ET
Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Full Committee Hearing: “From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and Innovation in Powering America’s Small Businesses”

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Full Committee Hearing: “From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and Innovation in Powering America’s Small Businesses”

Date & Time: Thursday, June 25^th at 10:00 AM ET
Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Full Committee Hearing: “Restoring America's Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in National Security”

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Full Committee Hearing: “Restoring America's Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in National Security”

Date & Time: Wednesday, June 3^rd at 10:00 AM ET
Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Small Business Showcase

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

SMALL BUSINESS SHOWCASE

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 14th at 2:00 PM ET

LOCATION: HC-5

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Full Committee Markup

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Full Committee Markup

· Date & Time: Wednesday, May 20th, at 2:00 PM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

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