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Read. Follow. Verify.Review of the Small Business Administration's 2023 Budget Request
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
The House Committee on Small Business held a hearing on April 27, 2022, to review the Small Business Administration's (SBA) proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman testified before the committee regarding the agency's performance, pandemic recovery efforts, and future funding priorities.
This hearing establishes the oversight framework for the SBA's annual budget, which dictates the funding levels for federal programs that provide loans, disaster assistance, and technical support to small businesses nationwide.
Who It Affects
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Small Business Owners
The budget determines the availability and scope of federal loan programs, disaster relief, and technical assistance services.
SBA Employees
The budget allocation dictates staffing levels and operational resources for the agency.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on April 27, 2022, to discuss the SBA's Fiscal Year 2023 budget request.
- The committee reviewed the SBA's performance in managing pandemic-era programs and fraud prevention.
- The hearing included formal testimony from SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman.
- The record includes written questions and answers submitted by committee members to the Administrator following the hearing.
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- The record includes additional materials from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU).
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Oversight of Fraud Prevention
The hearing record includes specific letters from the Ranking Member to the Department of Justice and the Treasury regarding fraud oversight, indicating a focus on pandemic program integrity.
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