Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
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Recent News About Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey has introduced the Save Our Staff (SOS) Act, aiming to prevent workforce reductions at the Small Business Administration (SBA).
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, representing Iowa and serving as the Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has named Groom Curriculum in Palo Alto County as her Small Business of the Week.
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The ongoing volatility of tariff rates under the Trump administration continues to impact small businesses, as highlighted by several key figures and business owners.
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“The Trump administration has failed to be open and transparent with Congress about their activities – despite promises from SBA Administrator Loeffler that she would be responsive to all members of the Committee.
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Throughout the current Congress, Senator Joni Ernst aims to highlight a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties.
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Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed William Briggs as Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) following a 49-45 vote.
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Ranking Member Ed Markey has voiced strong opposition to a new bill proposed by former President Donald Trump, which he refers to as the "Big Ugly Bill."
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst has announced Continuum Ag of Washington County as the recipient of her Small Business of the Week award.
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As the deadline for President Trump's trade deal approaches, concerns are rising over the impact of tariffs on small businesses.
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Small business owners are expressing concern over proposed cuts in the Republican budget reconciliation bill, which could impact Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits.
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who chairs the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has announced that Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Entrepreneur...
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Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey, Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell, and their Democratic colleagues have expressed concern over the Trump administration's actions regarding minority business support programs.
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey has addressed a letter to U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler regarding the decision to display the "Appeal to Heaven" flag at the SBA headquarters during its Flag Day Ceremony on June 11, 2025.
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst has named Acorn Bluff Farms of Louisa County as her Small Business of the Week.
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Support is mounting for the Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act, a bill introduced by Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa.
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has announced PowerTech as her Small Business of the Week for Pottawattamie County.
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst has announced Northwood Foods of Worth County as her Small Business of the Week.
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As part of her River to River tour across Iowa, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) visited small businesses in Iowa City.
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Today, new legislation aimed at aiding small businesses in complying with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was introduced by Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.).
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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has called on Shalanda Young, the Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to prioritize small businesses in the Administration's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget Request. In a letter addressed to Director Young, Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of supporting small businesses and ensuring their continued growth and success.Small businesses have demonstrated remarkable resilience in recent years, particularly in the face of the challenges...