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House Small Business Committee Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Recommendations

Original title: COMMITTEE'S BUDGET VIEWS AND ESTIMATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021

January 1, 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This document outlines the committee's official funding priorities for the Small Business Administration, which directly influences the availability of federal loans, counseling services, and government contracting opportunities for small business owners in the 2021 fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Small business owners

The budget recommendations influence the availability and scope of federal counseling, training, and loan programs they may access.

Small Business Administration (SBA)

The agency's funding levels and program priorities are determined by the budget process guided by these committee recommendations.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

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Summary

The House Committee on Small Business met to finalize its budget recommendations for the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the 2021 fiscal year. The committee prioritized funding for core programs like small business counseling and loan access while addressing economic uncertainty caused by the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Facts

  • The committee met on March 4, 2020, to establish budget priorities for the Small Business Administration (SBA) for Fiscal Year 2021.
  • The committee prioritized funding for core programs, specifically Small Business Development Centers and the 7(a) Loan Program.
  • The committee expressed a preference for funding established core programs over new, agency-initiated programs.
  • The committee proposed increased funding for entrepreneurial development programs that provide counseling and training to nearly 1 million entrepreneurs annually.
  • The committee emphasized the need for better training and increased staffing for federal contracting personnel to assist small businesses in the $500 billion federal marketplace.
  • The committee identified the COVID-19 outbreak and resulting stock market volatility as significant threats to small business supply chains and consumer confidence.
  • The committee aims to improve access to affordable capital to support job creation and local economic growth.

Why It Matters

This document outlines the committee's official funding priorities for the Small Business Administration, which directly influences the availability of federal loans, counseling services, and government contracting opportunities for small business owners in the 2021 fiscal year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
It serves as the House Small Business Committee's official recommendations to the Budget Committee regarding how much money the Small Business Administration should receive and where that money should be focused for the 2021 fiscal year.
Does this document change my current small business loan?
No, this is a budget planning document that sets priorities for future funding; it does not change the terms of existing loans or programs.
What specific programs does the committee want to prioritize?
The committee specifically highlighted the Small Business Development Centers and the as top priorities for funding.

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Pre-Pandemic Economic Awareness

The committee explicitly identified COVID-19 as a major economic threat to small businesses on March 4, 2020, just days before the broader national economic shutdown.

Small Business Administration

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organizationSmall Business Administration“The federal agency responsible for supporting small businesses”Map →
organizationHouse Committee on Small Business“The committee responsible for the budget views and estimates”Map →
personNydia Velazquez“Chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business”Map →
personSteve Chabot“Ranking Member of the House Committee on Small Business”Map →

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