Washington, D.C.— Today, the House Small Business Committee, chaired by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), conducted a hearing focused on how small businesses incorporate social and environmental responsibility into their business model and ways that Congress can support them. The hearing gave members the chance to look at how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can provide a more sustainable economi... Read more »
Washington, D.C.— On Monday, at a press event at New York City Hall, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) announced a set of bills to fight mass incarceration by launching entrepreneurial training initiatives for the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated. Studies show that returning citizens are often me... Read more »
In today’s mark-up, we will be considering four bipartisan bills. Two of the bills will require SBA’s resource partners to provide counseling and training to individuals in prison and post-release. The other two bills will make meaningful improvements to contracting programs that support small businesses. I would like to take a moment to thank the Ranking Member and all the members of the Committe... Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, the House Small Business Committee passed four bipartisan reforms to amend the Small Business Act. The measures will launch entrepreneurship training programs for the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated, protect fast-growing small businesses, and lower barriers to entry for small firms in government contracting. “I am proud that both Democrats and Republicans on this co... Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation to improve access to small business disaster assistance. S. 862, the Rebuilding Small Businesses After Disasters Act, extends for three additional years the current $25,000 minimum disaster loan amount for which the SBA may require collateral. Already passed in the Senate, the bill now moves to the President’s desk for his si... Read more »
American infrastructure needs an upgrade. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, American infrastructure received a D+. This is the very reason why there must be a strong infrastructure agenda---one that focuses on investing in our outdated roads, bridges, rails, airports, transit, and water systems. Doing so will increase opportunities for small businesses in construction, manufact... Read more »
I would like to start by thanking all our witnesses for coming to the table today to participate in this hearing, including those that traveled. And in particular, I want to thank Amazon and Google for deciding to appear today. I know this was not an easy decision for your company, but I believe it was the right one. As everyone can see, we also have two empty chairs to demonstrate the failure of ... Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, the House Small Business Committee under Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) held a hearing focused on ensuring that the medical workforce has the training necessary to take advantage of emerging medical technologies. In recent years, new technologies like virtual reality, telehealth, and electronic health records have appeared as a potential solution to problems facing both... Read more »
On this committee we are focused on ensuring that cities and towns across the Country have a vibrant and growing Main Street. Small firms, with their innovations and character, create jobs that lead to healthy and sustainable local economies. As we all know, an essential part of any community are the doctors and nurses who are relied upon in every corner of our country to keep us healthy. But many... Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, the House passed a set of bipartisan bills to enhance entrepreneurial opportunities for military veterans. The bills improve and update several SBA programs meant to facilitate veteran entrepreneurship. “The brave men and women who sacrifice so much to protect their country deserve every opportunity to continue their great contribution by starting a business when they get ... Read more »
