Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Committee on Small Business Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) released the following statement on the Biden Administration's announcement today surrounding major changes to the Paycheck Protection Program. “As the Biden Administration announces major changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, I am concerned about the potential for further waste, fraud, and abuse wi... Read more »

Last week, the House Committee on Small Business Republicans sent a letter to the Budget Committee outlining their opposition to the Democrats’ massive, partisan budget reconciliation overhaul. The Small Business Committee Democrats blocked every single amendment proposed by Republican Members, denying small businesses the commonsense relief, deregulation, and oversight they deserve. According to ... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Small Business Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) released the following statement on National Entrepreneurship Week. “Entrepreneurs across the country are the source of innovation, job creation, and expansion for our nation’s small businesses. As Lead Republican, I will always support our entrepreneurs while ensuring they have the tools and freed... Read more »

HSBC Budget Reconciliation Signed Republican Views Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, House Committee on Small Business Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) released the following statement on the Democrats' political overhaul of the small business budget reconciliation. "Now more than ever, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups across the country need responsible, targeted relief to open their doors and contribute to our economy once agai... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding its first markup of the 117th Congress on the budget reconciliation. Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer's opening statement as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Madam Chair. Our nation’s small businesses are hurting. They are bearing the brunt of COVID-19. This pandemic has presented challenges unlike anything they have witn... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Small Business Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) released the following statement announcing the subcommittee Ranking Members for the 117th Congress. "I am eager to work alongside our new and returning subcommittee Ranking Members to fight for pro-growth policies while reducing overreaching red tape for our nation's small businesses," said Rankin... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business held its first hearing of the 117th Congress: State of Small Business Economy in the Era of COVID-19. Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer's opening statement as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, and thank you for holding this kickoff hearing as the Committee begins the 117th Congress. There are few topics more importan... Read more »

Ranking Member Luetkemeyer Letter to Chairwoman Velázquez at the Start of the 117th Congress Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Small Business Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) released the following statement welcoming Republican Members recommended by the House Steering Committee to serve on the Small Business Committee throughout the 117th Congress. “I am honored to welcome the new and returning Republican Members who have been recommended to serve on the House Committ... Read more »