Staff Reports
House Republicans on the Small Business Committee are planning to honor National Small Business Week by hosting a showcase for small businesses from their districts. The event's purpose is to emphasize the significance of "our nation's job creators" and draw attention to the Biden administration's "horrible regulatory onslaught" on the community.
Fifteen small businesses from various districts are scheduled to participate in the showcase. The committee members, including Chairman Roger Williams and Majority Whip Tom Emmer, aim to express gratitude to small businesses and highlight the challenges they face in today's economy.
This week, we celebrate National Small Business Week.
Small businesses play a critical role in our economy and communities.
House Republicans will continue to fight for them and the pro-growth policies that help them thrive. pic.twitter.com/3UzFJWlm2N
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) April 29, 2024
The committee's focus is not only on celebrating small businesses but also on pointing out the difficulties they encounter due to regulatory actions by the Biden administration. One report from the American Action Forum indicates that the administration has issued numerous final rules, resulting in significant financial costs and added paperwork for small business owners.
Chairman Williams, a small business owner himself, recognizes the struggles of competing in the marketplace and aims to bring attention to the invaluable role of Main Street in the economy and the country. In support of these efforts, House Speaker Mike Johnson highlighted the critical role that small businesses play. He reiterated the commitment of House Republicans to champion policies that facilitate their prosperity.
This showcase coincides with ongoing calls from House GOP members on the Small Business Committee for the Biden administration to take more proactive measures to safeguard small businesses. Specifically, Chairman Williams has urged the administration to nominate a replacement for a long-vacant position advocating on behalf of small business owners, voicing concerns about the Small Business Administration's failure to implement strategies for returning to in-person work.
In summary, the House Republicans' Small Business Committee is leveraging National Small Business Week to underscore the vital contributions of small businesses to the economy while also emphasizing the need for a more supportive regulatory environment to alleviate the burden on these job creators.
