House Subcommittee Hearing on Rural Small Business Recovery
January 1, 2021
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The Frame
This hearing served as a formal record for lawmakers to gather expert testimony on the economic conditions of rural small businesses during the 2020 pandemic, which informs potential future legislative support and funding priorities.
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Rural small business owners
The hearing focused on policies and economic conditions that directly impact the operational viability of rural businesses.
House Committee on Small Business
The committee members are responsible for gathering information to draft or evaluate legislation related to small business support.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on September 10, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. in the Rayburn House Office Building and via Webex.
- The hearing focused on economic recovery strategies for rural entrepreneurship and Main Street businesses.
- The proceedings were conducted under the rules established by H.Res. 965 regarding remote participation.
- Witnesses included representatives from LINK Grinnell Inc., Ketelsen RV, the Center on Rural Innovation, and Small Nation.
- Chairwoman Finkenauer noted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and severe wind storms in Iowa on local small businesses.
- The hearing record includes prepared statements from all four witnesses and additional materials from NAFCU.
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Why It Matters
This hearing served as a formal record for lawmakers to gather expert testimony on the economic conditions of rural small businesses during the 2020 pandemic, which informs potential future legislative support and funding priorities.
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Pandemic-era Remote Governance
The document highlights the transition to remote congressional hearings necessitated by the 2020 pandemic, specifically citing H.Res. 965.
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