WASHINGTON - Today, the House Committee on Small Business met for a hearing titled, “Immigration and the Small Business Workforce.” Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-OH) delivered the following opening statement: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, for holding this hearing today. When we speak to small businesses owners both here in DC and at home in our districts, we hear a similar message: the workforce shortage we are currently experiencing is having a negative impact o...
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WASHINGTON - Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations met for a hearing titled, “Investing in Community: The SBA’s Community Advantage Loan Program.” Ranking Member Ross Spano (R-FL) delivered the following opening statement: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. The economy continues to reach new heights. From historic unemployment rates to encouraging GDP readings, the nation is moving in the right direction...
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WASHINGTON - Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure met for a hearing titled, “Oversight of the Women-Owned Small Business Program.” Ranking Member Pete Stauber (R-MN) delivered the following opening statement: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The federal government recognizes a longstanding policy that the government should aid, counsel, assist, and protect the interests of small business concerns and that the Small B...
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WASHINGTON - Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development met for a hearing titled, “The Digital Ecosystem: New Paths to Entrepreneurship.” Ranking Member Troy Balderson (R-OH) delivered the following opening statement: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am pleased to join you for the inaugural hearing of the Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development. Good morning to all of you and a special thank you to our...
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WASHINGTON - Today, the House Committee on Small Business met for a hearing titled, “Honoring the Nation’s Small Business Heroes.” Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-OH) delivered the following opening statement: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, and thank you for having this hearing. I am sure it will be one of the best we have at this Committee in the 116th Congress. I would like to welcome everyone, including our distinguished witnesses to National Small Business Week....
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Small Business Committee Passes 6 Bipartisan Bills WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the House Committee on Small Business held a markup of legislation to amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act. All six bills passed through Committee on bipartisan votes. "Our Committee has continued its work on important subjects like increasing access to capital for small firms, expanding government contracting opportunities for small businesses, and ensuring that small entities can be safe a...
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Ranking Member Chabot Responds to GDP Growth WASHINGTON – Ranking Member of the House Committee on Small Business Steve Chabot (R-OH) released the following statement after the gross domestic product (GDP) showed growth of 3.2 percent in the first quarter of 2019. “A strong first quarter GDP reading of 3.2 percent that topped expectations continues to show the nation is moving forward. From tax cuts to a reduction in regulations, our economy is reaching new heights. I look forward to continuing ...
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Ranking Member Hern Opening Statement at Hearing on 7(a) Loan Program Budget Proposal WASHINGTON - Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access met for a hearing titled "SBA 7(a) Budget Proposal and the Impact of Fee Structure Changes." Ranking Member Kevin Hern (R-OK) delivered the following opening statement: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Despite ongoing positive economic news, the nation’s smallest firms cont...
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Ranking Member Chabot Statement on Jovita Carranza’s Selection to Lead the SBA WASHINGTON – House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-OH) released the following statement upon the announcement that President Trump will nominate Jovita Carranza to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA): “Jovita Carranza is an excellent choice to lead the Small Business Administration. Her recent role as U.S. Treasurer and her previous experience as deputy administrator of the agency will...
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Ranking Member Joyce Opening Statement at Hearing on Agriculture and Trade WASHINGTON – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship met for a hearing titled, “The Small Business Trade Snapshot: Agriculture and Workers.” Ranking Member John Joyce (R-PA) delivered the following opening statement: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, for holding this hearing. Special thanks to Mr. Glenn Stoltzfus, ...
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