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Chairman Williams Welcomes Republican Members for the 118th Congress Committee on Small Business

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the Republican Members selected to serve on the House Committee on Small Business in the 118th Congress. “Across our Country, small business owners are on the frontlines of innovation and job creation,” said Chairman Williams. “These members will serve as the voice for small businesses…

House Passes Three Bipartisan Small Business Bills

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, The U.S. House of Representatives passed three small business bills: H.R. 399 (Passed by Voice), H.R. 400 (Passed by Vote of 411-13), and H.R. 449 (Passed by Voice). Below is a brief overview of each piece of legislation. H.R. 399, Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act – sponsored by Reps. Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Carter (LA-02), and Mfume (MD-07). This…

ICYMI: Rep. Williams Statement on Being Selected as the Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On January 9, 2023, Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement on being selected to serve as the Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business. “As a life-long small business owner, I am both humbled and honored to serve as Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business,” said Chairman Williams. “From out-of-control inflation to broken supply…

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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HAMPTON ENTERPRISES Lincoln, Nebraska 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. On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Mr. Scott Lockard…

Van Duyne: “Building Sustainable Businesses Through Employee Ownership at SBA”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations held a hybrid hearing on “Building Sustainable Businesses Through Employee Ownership at SBA.” Subcommittee Ranking Member Beth Van Duyne’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Chairman Phillips, for holding this hearing. We can all agree a business’s structure…

Luetkemeyer: “SBA Management Review: Office of International Trade”

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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…

Kim: “Back to School, Back to Startups: Supporting Youth Apprenticeship, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development”

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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,…

Tenney: “Right to Repair: What it Means for Entrepreneurs.”

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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.…

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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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…

Luetkemeyer: “The Real Impact of Inflation and Economic Headwinds on America’s Small Businesses”

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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…