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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Impact on Minority-Owned Small Businesses
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
This Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing examined the disproportionate economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on minority-owned small businesses. Witnesses and senators discussed challenges in accessing capital and resources necessary for an equitable recovery.
The hearing serves as a formal record of testimony regarding the economic struggles of minority-owned businesses during the pandemic, which informs potential future legislative adjustments to federal small business relief programs.
Who It Affects
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Minority-owned small businesses
These businesses are the primary subject of the hearing regarding their economic status and access to COVID-19 relief resources.
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
The committee members are responsible for overseeing small business policy and evaluating the effectiveness of pandemic relief programs.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 23, 2020, by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- The primary focus was the disproportionate economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on minority-owned small businesses.
- The committee identified that sectors like construction and restaurants were hit particularly hard by the pandemic.
- The hearing included testimony from four witnesses representing financial and economic development organizations.
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- The record includes submitted statements from various advocacy groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions.
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Focus on Equitable Recovery
The hearing highlights a shift in legislative focus toward ensuring that pandemic relief programs specifically address disparities in capital access for minority-owned businesses.
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