The House Committee on Small Business announced on March 16 that it will hold a hearing titled “Connecting SBA to Main Street: Examining the SBA Office of Field Operations.” The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time in the Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building.
The purpose of the hearing is to review the mission of the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Field Operations and its outreach efforts to small businesses over the past year. This session aims to provide oversight and examine how effectively the office connects with and supports small business owners.
Ms. Lisa Shimkat, Associate Administrator for the Office of Field Operations at the U.S. Small Business Administration, is set to appear as a witness before the committee. Her testimony is expected to address recent initiatives and challenges faced by her office in reaching out to small businesses.
The committee has stated that this hearing is open to the public. Those interested can attend in person or watch online via the Committee’s YouTube channel.
This event reflects ongoing congressional interest in ensuring federal agencies like the SBA are responsive and accessible to small business communities across the country.
