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Recent News About House Small Business Committee
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The House is set to review bipartisan legislation aimed at improving airspace safety after a fatal midair collision in early 2025 near Washington National Airport. Industry stakeholders widely support measures in the ALERT Act addressing investigation findings through new technologies and coordinated efforts.
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The House Small Business Committee examined how recent federal tax cuts impact local entrepreneurs at a hearing led by Chairman Roger Williams on Apr. 15. Witnesses described increased investment opportunities for manufacturers and expanded employee benefits due to greater financial certainty under current law.
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Chairman Roger Williams has appointed Sean Dillon as Staff Director for the House Small Business Committee. Dillon brings extensive experience from Capitol Hill and federal agencies. His leadership is expected to impact small business policy in Congress.
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The House Small Business Committee will hold a public hearing on April 15 about Working Families Tax Cuts. Lawmakers plan to explore how these cuts affect small business growth. Witnesses from various organizations are scheduled to testify.
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The House Committee on Small Business has announced three hearings for April focusing on tax cuts, independent work opportunities in the gig economy, and digital assets. All sessions will be held in Washington D.C.'s Rayburn House Office Building.
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The House approved new legislation allowing the President to restrict port access for vessels using expropriated U.S.-owned facilities abroad. Lawmakers say this move aims to protect American investments threatened by nationalization in partner nations.
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The House Committee on Small Business released its revised April hearing schedule. Topics include tax cuts and gig economy opportunities. A crypto-related subcommittee session has been postponed.
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Congressional committee leaders have issued a joint statement following a fatal runway accident at LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots and injured others. They say they are monitoring developments as an investigation continues.
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The House has approved fourteen bipartisan bills targeting improvements in U.S. infrastructure ranging from aviation modernization to expanded rural broadband access. Lawmakers say these measures aim to lower costs for public projects while supporting job growth and resource protection.
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Aviation organizations have voiced strong support for the ALERT Act ahead of committee review on March 25. The bipartisan bill aims to address major safety concerns following last year's fatal midair collision at Washington National Airport.
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The House Transportation Committee has unanimously advanced bipartisan legislation responding to last year's fatal DCA airport collision. The ALERT Act aims at strengthening aviation safety through new technologies, updated procedures, improved oversight—and full implementation of recent NTSB recommendations.
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Chairman Sam Graves announced he plans to retire after this session but remains committed to leading key legislative efforts. He highlighted major upcoming bills on transportation infrastructure and safety reforms before his departure.
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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will review an updated ALERT Act on March 26 after last year's midair collision near Washington National Airport. Lawmakers aim for new measures addressing critical aviation safety issues identified by federal investigators.
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The House Committee on Small Business held a hearing focusing on threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party against U.S. small businesses. Lawmakers heard testimony about intellectual property theft methods such as cyberattacks and discussed potential policy responses.
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The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing addressing threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party. Lawmakers plan to focus on issues such as technology exploitation and supply chain risks affecting U.S. small businesses.
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The House Committee on Small Business will hold a public hearing focused on threats from the Chinese Communist Party against American small businesses. Witnesses from academia and industry are set to testify about issues including intellectual property theft and supply chain risks.
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Admiral Thomas G. Allan Jr., Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, will testify before a congressional subcommittee on March 17 about plans to strengthen service capabilities. Lawmakers aim to review readiness and future mission needs during this session.
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The House Committee on Small Business will hold a public hearing on March 18 about how well the SBA's Office of Field Operations connects with small businesses. Lisa Shimkat from the SBA will testify before lawmakers.
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Chairman Mike Ezell addressed ongoing challenges facing Coast Guard readiness during a recent hearing. He highlighted funding increases, project delays, reporting shortfalls, and upcoming modernization efforts.
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House Republican leaders voiced strong support for Dalilah's Law aimed at tightening Commercial Driver's License rules in response to safety concerns following a serious accident involving an unqualified driver. The proposed legislation would require stricter training standards for commercial drivers while preventing unqualified or undocumented individuals from obtaining CDLs.