Press Releases

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 wo... Read more »

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 gover... Read more »

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 cu... Read more »

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 Delive... Read more »

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 ... Read more »

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 Del... Read more »

Ranking Member Chabot Statement on Resignation of SBA Administrator Linda McMahon WASHINGTON – House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-OH) issued the following statement after the announcement that Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Linda McMahon will resign: “During her time at the helm of the Small Business Administration, Linda McMahon has been a tireless ad... Read more »

Ranking Member Chabot Introduces Bill to Help Entrepreneurs Access Early Capital WASHINGTON - Today, House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-OH) reintroduced H.R. 1909, the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act, bipartisan legislation to increase investment in America’s startups. Specifically, this bill clarifies the definition of angel investor groups and exempts “dem... Read more »

Ranking Member Chabot Opening Statement at Hearing on Small Business Retirement Security WASHINGTON – Today, the House Committee on Small Business met for a hearing titled, “Unlocking Small Business Retirement Security.” Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-OH) delivered the following opening statement: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. Planning for the future, preparing for ... Read more »

Stauber Opening Statement at Hearing on Small Business Runway Extension Act Implementation WASHINGTON – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure met for a hearing titled, “Cleared for Take-Off? Implementation of the Small Business Runway Extension Act.” Ranking Member Pete Stauber (R-MN) delivered the following opening statement: Remarks as Prepar... Read more »