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Chairman Williams Gavels in Committee on Small Business Markup

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee markup on seven bills. Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s markup where we’ll be discussing seven bills that will address the needs of our nation’s small businesses. I am going to be speaking on each of the bills we bring up…

Meuser: “Exploring SBA Programs: Reviewing the SBIC and SBIR Programs’ Impact on Small Businesses”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Taxes, and Capital Access is holding a hearing titled “Exploring SBA Programs: Reviewing the SBIC and SBIR Programs' Impact on Small Businesses.” Subcommittee Chairman Meuser’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing. First, I want to thank…

Chairman Williams: “Tax Day: Exploring the Adverse Effects of High Taxes and a Complex Tax Code”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Tax Day: Exploring the Adverse Effects of High Taxes and a Complex Tax Code.” Chairman Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on how tax policy significantly impacts our nation’s small…

Vice Chairman Luetkemeyer: “Conducting Oversight: Testimony from the Small Business Administrator”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Conducting Oversight: Testimony from the Small Business Administrator.” Vice Chairman Luetkemeyer’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on conducting oversight of the Small Business Administration. I’d like to…

Van Duyne: “Navigating Regulations: Alternative Pathways to Investing in Small Businesses”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations is holding a hearing titled “Navigating Regulations: Alternative Pathways to Investing in Small Businesses.” Subcommittee Chairman Van Duyne’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing, which will highlight how small…

Chairman Williams: “Reducing Mismanagement: GAO Recommendations for Improving the SBA”

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Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Reducing Mismanagement: GAO Recommendations for Improving the SBA.” Chairman Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on examining the Government Accountability Office’s recommendations for reducing mismanagement at the…

LaLota: “Leveling the Playing Field: Challenges Facing Small Business Contracting”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure is holding a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Challenges Facing Small Business Contracting.” Subcommittee Chairman LaLota’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s Small Business Subcommittee hearing on Leveling the Playing…

Chairman Williams: “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Impact of EPA Regulations on Main Street”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Impact of EPA Regulations on Main Street.” Chairman Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on examining the impact of burdensome EPA regulations on Main…

Chairman Williams: “Under the Microscope: Reviewing the SBA’s Small Business Size Standards”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Under the Microscope: Reviewing the SBA’s Small Business Size Standards.” Chairman Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing where we’ll be taking a close look at how the SBA defines small businesses and the impact it has in…

Molinaro: “Pathways to Success: Supporting Entrepreneurs and Employees with Disabilities”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development is holding a hearing titled “Pathways to Success: Supporting Entrepreneurs and Employees with Disabilities.” Subcommittee Chairman Marc Molinaro’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing. First, I want to…