WASHINGTON - Today, Members of the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship heard from a panel of small business owners and experts on states’ perspectives on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) and its effectiveness in providing export promotion opportunities for small businesses. “Toda... Read more »
Washington – Today, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its May 2019 Small Business Optimism Index, which reports continued business optimism, and recorded increased expectations for sales, business conditions, and expansion. According to the May 2019 NFIB survey: 64 percent of owners reported capital outlays, the highest since February 2018. 62 percent of owners report... Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development met for a hearing titled, “Mind the ‘Skills’ Gap: Apprenticeships and Training Programs.” Ranking Member Troy Balderson (R-OH) delivered the following opening statement: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Chairman Crow, for holding this hearing today, and I especially want to tha... Read more »
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... Read more »
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 ... Read more »
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 sh... Read more »
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 Subcommitte... Read more »
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 »
