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Subcommittees

Subcommittee on Rural and Urban Entrepreneurship

The Subcommittee on Rural and Urban Entrepreneurship for the 110th Congress has general oversight of small business programs targeted toward urban and rural economic growth as well as general federal government entrepreneurial development programs, agriculture and energy issues.

Republican Members:
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member
Rep. Marilyn Musgrave
Rep. Roscoe Bartlett
Rep. David Davis

Subcommittee on Regulations, Healthcare and Trade

The Subcommittee on Regulations, Healthcare and Trade for the 110th Congress can exercise oversight of regulations and regulatory issues that affect small businesses, health care coverage issues, and trade issues, including the Small Business Administration’s Office of International Trade.

The Subcommittee also has jurisdiction over the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act, the Paperwork Reduction Act, the SBA’s Office of Advocacy, National Ombudsman, and SBA small business size standards.

Republican Members:
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, Ranking Member
Rep. Bill Shuster
Rep. Steve King
Rep. Mary Fallin
Rep. Marilyn Musgrave
Rep. Vern Buchanan

Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight

The Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight for the 110th Congress is the investigative arm of the committee. The Subcommittee has oversight of the SBA Administration, Management, and all agency practices. It can also exercise oversight of activities by the Office of the Inspector General at the SBA.

Republican Members:
Rep. Mary Fallin, Ranking Member
Rep. Louis Gohmert
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland

Subcommittee on Tax and Finance

The Small Business Subcommittee on Tax and Finance has jurisdiction over issues relating to small business access to capital and finance. It also has oversight of tax policy and retirement and pension matters affecting small businesses.

The subcommittee also oversees important Small Business Administration lending and investment programs including the popular Section 7(a) loan program, 504 Certified Development Company program, small business investment company programs, disaster loan assistance programs, and micro loan programs.

Republican Members:
Rep. Vern Buchanan, Ranking Member
Rep. Bill Shuster
Rep. Steve King

Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology

The Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology for the 110th Congress has oversight of government-wide procurement practices and programs affecting small businesses as well as oversight of technology and patent issues.   Specifically, the subcommittee has jurisdiction over the Small Business Administration’s contracting programs.

Republican Members:
Rep. David Davis, Ranking Member
Rep. Roscoe Bartlett
Rep. Sam Graves
Rep. Todd Akin
Rep. Mary Fallin