ATTENTION: All hearings will be held in the Small Business Committee Hearing Room at 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Google map
Upcoming Business:
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2009, 10:00 AM
“The Looming Challenge for
Small Medical Practices: The Future Physician Shortage and
How Health Care Reforms Can Address the Problem”
The hearing will examine the
future physician shortage and how it will impact small medical practices. The witnesses
will provide their views on measures to address the workforce shortfall as part of
comprehensive healthcare reform.
THURSDAY, July 9, 2009, 10:00 AM
“Helping Small Business Innovators through the
Research and Experimentation Tax Credit”
Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology
The Research and Experimentation Credit (also known as the R&D tax credit) has long been a driver of technological breakthroughs and innovation. The Subcommittee will hear from entrepreneurs on how extending the tax credit will assist a variety of industries, particularly in light of the current economic situation.
Recent Business:
THURSDAY, June 25, 2009, 10:00 AM
Markup of Legislation Modernizing the SBIR and STTR Programs
The U.S. House Committee on Small Business marked up legislation to reauthorize and modernize the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Chairwoman Velázquez's Opening Statement | Roll Call Votes - H.R. 2965 | Video Highlights on YouTube
WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2009, 10:00 AM
“Health IT Adoption and the New Challenges Faced by Solo and Small
Group Healthcare Practices”
Subcommittee on Regulations and Healthcare
The hearing discussed the
challenges solo and small group practices face in adopting health information technology
(IT). The Subcommittee also examined the implementation of policies in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to promote Health IT adoption. Witness List | Video Highlights on YouTube
THURSDAY, June 18, 2009, 10:00 AM
“Textile Import Enforcement: Is the Playing
Field Level for American Small Businesses?”
Subcommittee on Rural Development,
Entrepreneurship and Trade
The Subcommittee heard
testimony from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Government Accountability
Office and small businesses in the textile industry. The hearing examined the
challenges small businesses face from illegally trafficked products and whether
enforcement of textile laws is adequate. Witness List | Video Highlights on YouTube
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Our Latest News:
June 25, 2009 -- Committee Approves Legislation Reauthorizing Small Business Research Programs
June 23, 2009 -- Lawmakers Cite Health Information Technology as Key to Reform
June 18, 2009 -- Smuggled Textiles, Clothing Products Undercutting
U.S. Producers, Costing Jobs
June 17, 2009 -- Committee Examines Legislation Updating Small Business Research Programs
June 15, 2009 -- Velázquez Hails Arrival of New Recovery Loans
June 11, 2009 -- House Panel Passes Legislation Updating Small Business Research Programs
June 10, 2009 -- In Midst of Recession, Small Firms Struggle to Find Credit
June 4, 2009 -- House Panel Examines Legislation to Update Small Business Research Programs
June 4, 2009 -- Addressing Small Business Needs Key to Health Care Reform
June 3, 2009 -- Velázquez Questions Small Business Agency on Auto Dealer Lending Plan
May 22, 2009 -- Velázquez Works to Bring Relief to Local Businesses
May 21, 2009 -- Small Business Biofuel Producers Endangered by Proposed EPA Rule
May 20, 2009 -- House Approves Jobs Creating Small Business Bill
May 20, 2009 -- Congressional Committee Honors Entrepreneurship
May 14, 2009 -- Lawmakers Call For Clear Toy Safety Standards
May 13, 2009 -- Committee Approves Jobs Creating Small Business Assistance Bill
May 13, 2009 -- Lawmakers Say Auto Help Should Extend to Small Firms
May 7, 2009 -- Easing Small Business Tax Burden Would Spur Jobs
May 7, 2009 -- Job Creating Small Business Bill Prepped for Movement
May 7, 2009 -- Velázquez Calls for More
Small Business Input in Regulatory Reform
April 30, 2009 -- Panel Approves Job Creating Entrepreneurial Bills
April 29, 2009 --Lawmakers Cite Entrepreneurs’ Role in
Curbing Climate Change
April 22, 2009 -- Lawmakers Cite Technology as Key to Economic Recovery
April 3, 2009 -- Velázquez on Senate Confirmation of Karen Gordon Mills as Next SBA Administrator
April 2, 2009 -- Lawmakers Call for Renewal of Job Creating Small Business Programs
April 1, 2009 -- Lawmakers Press IRS to Ease Small Business Tax Burdens
March 26, 2009 -- Recession Hitting Small Firms Looking for Capital to Expand
March 25, 2009 -- Multi-Billion Dollar Contracting Program Plagued by Fraud
March 19, 2009 -- Small Business Committee Leaders Call for More Help for
Veteran Entrepreneurs
March 18, 2009 -- Small Providers Discuss President’s Health Reform Budget
March 18, 2009 -- Congress Extends SBA Programs Set to Expire
March 12, 2009 -- Congress to Agencies: Don’t Shortchange Vets on Contracting
March 11, 2009 -- President Signs Bill Reversing Anti-Women Contracting Policy
March 11, 2009 -- Committee Passes Small Business Administration Budget Recommendation
March 11, 2009 -- Food Recalls Hit Small Businesses Hard
March 4, 2009 -- Renewable Fuels Industry Struggles in Flagging Economy
February 26, 2009 -- House Votes to Boost Funding for Important Small Business Programs
February 25, 2009 -- Small Businesses Struggle with Retirement Plan Obligations
February 25, 2009 -- Velázquez Praises President’s Economic Plan
February 23, 2009 -- Velázquez Attends White House Fiscal Responsibility Summit
February 13, 2009 -- Velázquez Hails Small Business Provisions in
Recovery and Reinvestment Act
February 11, 2009 -- Lawmakers Call for Renewed Investment in Entrepreneurship Programs
February 4, 2009 -- Committee Examines Small Business Health Care Reform Challenges
January 28, 2009 -- House Small Business Committee Adopts Oversight Plan and Rules for 111th Congress
January 28, 2009 -- Velázquez Hails Passage of Economic Recovery Package
January 28, 2009 -- Democrats Announce Leadership for House Small Business Committee
January 22, 2009 -- Statement by Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
January 14, 2009 -- Committee Explores Role of Small Business in Economic Recovery
