WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business held a full hybrid hearing on “SBA Management Review: Office of International Trade.” Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, and thank you Associate Administrator Esparza for taking the time to testify today. It is important to hear directly from… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development held a hybrid hearing on “Back to School, Back to Startups: Supporting Youth Apprenticeship, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development.” Subcommittee Ranking Member Young Kim’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: As Members of the Small Business Committee,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural, and Rural Business Development held a hybrid hearing on “Right to Repair: What it Means for Entrepreneurs.” Subcommittee Ranking Member Claudia Tenney’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Chairman Golden for your remarks. The right to repair is alluring in its simplicity.… Read more »

BLUES HOG BBQ & GATEWAY DRUMS AND MARBLE RIDGE FARMS Washington, Missouri Small businesses make up 99.9 percent of businesses across the United States, accounting for nearly 50 percent of all American employees. The small business community is comprised of our nation's hardest-working individuals. Their tireless dedication to running a small business does not go unnoticed. Born and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business held a full hybrid hearing. Republican Members of the Committee, led by Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), focused on the important issues impacting small businesses, such as inflation, supply chain disruptions, and a workforce crisis. Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer’s opening statement as prepared for… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural, and Rural Business Development held a hybrid hearing on “SBA District Office Collaboration with Resource Partners.” Subcommittee Ranking Member Claudia Tenney’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for testifying. As we hold this… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, The House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access held a hybrid hearing on “The SBA Office of International Trade and the STEP Program as Key Tools for Recovery and Expansion.” Subcommittee Ranking Member Dan Meuser’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. Small businesses are job creators,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure held a hybrid hearing on “A Review and Assessment of the SBA HUBZone Program.” Acting Subcommittee Ranking Member Pete Stauber’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for calling today’s hearing.  I want to thank all of today’s witnesses… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations held a hybrid hearing on “Fintech and Transparency in Small Business Lending.” Subcommittee Ranking Member Beth Van Duyne’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: A little over an hour ago, the latest CPI number peaked at a whopping year-over-year increase of 9.1%. Maybe… Read more »

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