News From the
Committee on Small Business
Nydia M. Velázquez, Chairwoman


For Immediate Release                                                       CONTACT:  Alex Haurek; Duncan Neasham
January 28, 2009                                                                                                         (202) 226-3636

Democrats Announce Leadership for
House Small Business Committee

WASHINGTON – The Democratic Caucus of the House Committee on Small Business has made subcommittee selections for Democratic Members of the Committee for the 111th Congress.

“I am delighted to welcome back the returning Members and welcome the new Members of the Small Business Committee,” Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) said. “We have a talented group that will bring to the table diverse experience and representation from various regions of the country. I congratulate our Subcommittee Chairs and I look forward to working with all Members of the Committee on the important issues before us.”

Below is the complete list of subcommittee assignments, including Chairmanships:

Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology
Congressman Glenn Nye, Chair
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke
Congressman Brad Ellsworth
Congressman Kurt Schrader
Congresswoman Deborah Halvorson
Congresswoman Melissa Bean
Congressman Joe Sestak
Congressman Parker Griffith

Subcommittee on Finance & Tax
Congressman Kurt Schrader, Chair
Congressman Dennis Moore
Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick
Congresswoman Melissa Bean
Congressman Joe Sestak
Congresswoman Deborah Halvorson
Congressman Glenn Nye
Congressman Michael Michaud

Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
Congressman Jason Altmire, Chair
Congressman Heath Shuler
Congressman Brad Ellsworth
Congressman Parker Griffith

Subcommittee on Regulations and Healthcare
Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper, Chair
Congressman Dan Lipinski
Congressman Parker Griffith
Congresswoman Melissa Bean
Congressman Jason Altmire
Congressman Joe Sestak
Congressman Bobby Bright

Subcommittee on Rural Development, Entrepreneurship and Trade
Congressman Heath Shuler, Chair
Congressman Michael Michaud
Congressman Bobby Bright
Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper
Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke

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