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Chairman Van Duyne: “Office of Inspector General Reports to Congress on Investigations of SBA Programs”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations is holding a subcommittee hearing titled “Office of Inspector General Reports to Congress on Investigations of SBA Programs.” Subcommittee Chairman Beth Van Duyne’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning and welcome to today’s hearing which will…

Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations Hearing with SBA Inspector General Shines Light on SBA Mismanagement and Fraud

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations Chairman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) held a hearing titled “Office of Inspector General Reports to Congress on Investigations of SBA Programs.” Subcommittee Chairman Van Duyne issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “Today’s hearing was an important step in our…

Letter to Administrator Guzman EIDL and PPP Fraud

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LETTER – The Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations wrote to Administrator Isabella Guzman of the Small Business Administration (SBA) seeking information on the SBA’s actions on retrieving COVID-program fraudulent loans. April 19, 2023 Read the full letter here.  

Chairman Williams: “Paying Their Fair Share: How Tax Hikes Crush the Competitiveness of Small Businesses”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Paying Their Fair Share: How Tax Hikes Crush the Competitiveness of Small Businesses.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good afternoon and welcome to today’s hearing where we will be examining the tax landscape for small businesses. First, I…

Committee on Small Business Hearing Highlights How Tax Hikes Crush Small Business Competitiveness

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Paying Their Fair Share: How Tax Hikes Crush the Competitiveness of Small Businesses.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “As demonstrated in today’s hearing, our nation’s job creators need a tax code that works for them, not…

SMALL BUSINESS SNAPSHOT

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As we’ve moved into April, Main Street America continues to face strong economic headwinds on numerous fronts. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released last week showed inflation coming in at 5 percent and core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose .4 percent from the prior month. Suffice it to say, when the target inflation rate is 2 percent, there is nothing to celebrate when…

Chairman Williams: SBA's Decision to Lift 7(a) Moratorium is Irresponsible and Misguided

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) final rule changes to their flagship 7(a) lending program. “The SBA is moving forward with their proposal to make themselves the primary regulator of more 7(a) lenders while simultaneously reducing the underwriting standards for these government…

Chairman Williams: Five Percent Inflation is Unacceptably High

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. “When the target inflation rate is 2 percent there is nothing to celebrate when the CPI data comes in higher at 5 percent,” said Chairman Williams. “Main Street America is signaling inflation is still their top concern and with rising interest…

After Visiting Fort Hood, Chairman Williams and Administrator Guzman Highlight the Importance of the Small Business Administration’s Boots to Business Program

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman issued the following statements on the SBA’s Boots to Business program after visiting Fort Hood this past Friday. “The SBA’s Boots to Business program has proven to be an invaluable lifeline to thousands of America’s heroes who were looking to start the…

Committee on Small Business Announces April Hearing Schedule

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, The House Committee on Small Business announced its April hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Paying Their Fair Share: How Tax Hikes Crush the Competitiveness of Small Businesses.” Date & Time: Tuesday, April 18th at 2:00PM Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn Subcommittee on Oversight Investigations and Regulations Hearing: “Office of…