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Committee Members

Chairman Sam Graves [MO-06] As a sixth generation farmer, Sam Graves is the first Republican Chair of the House Small Business Committee who has real world experience running a small business. Representative Roscoe Bartlett [MD-06] Roscoe Bartlett’s experience owning and operating several small businesses has made him acutely aware of the need to shrink barriers to government contracts and reduce regulations so entrepreneurs have more opportunities to help strengthen our economy. Representative Steve Chabot [OH-01] Steve Chabot knows that small businesses have been, and will continue to be, the engines that drive job creation in America. Chabot understands that Congress must act to alleviate the onerous burdens that have stalled small business job creation. Representative Steve King [IA-05] Steve King knows that we must unleash the entrepreneurial spirit of the American people to encourage sustainable growth and get our economy back on track. Representative Mike Coffman [CO-06] Mike Coffman started and ran his own business for over 17 years; he knows firsthand that small businesses are the engines that drive our economy, and we can't put an end to this recession without them. Representative Mick Mulvaney [SC-05] Small businesses are an essential part of our economic recovery; Mick Mulvaney is committed to serving as a leading voice for those businesses and against harmful government regulations and mandates. Representative Scott Tipton [CO-03] Scott Tipton is committed to addressing critical small business issues, cutting government waste and keeping taxes low so entrepreneurs and employers can do what they do best – create jobs. Representative Jeff Landry [LA-03] As a former small business owner supporting the oil and gas industry and business attorney helping job creators in South Louisiana, Jeff Landry knows that small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler [WA-03] Jaime Herrera Beutler knows that small businesses are the heart of our economy. She is committed to helping small businesses survive, grow and thrive. Representative Allen West [FL-22] Allen West knows that small businesses are the heart of every community. He will use his influence on the House Small Business Committee to help keep taxes low and eliminate harmful business regulations that penalize employers instead of encourage them. Representative Renee Ellmers [NC-02] As a nurse and small business owner, Renee Ellmers will play a critical role as the Committee examines ways to improve health care reform issues without burying entrepreneurs in higher taxes and more regulations. Representative Joe Walsh [IL-08] One of the driving forces behind Joe Walsh’s decision to run for Congress was the plight of small businesses in his district. He is eager to help foster a new environment in which small businesses in the 8th District of Illinois and across the country can thrive. Representative Lou Barletta [PA-11] As a former small business owner and mayor, Lou Barletta knows how government policies can help or harm job creation and entrepreneurship and he understands how the government can help local eceonomic development. Representative Richard Hanna [NY-24] With over three decades of experience as a small businessman, Congressman Hanna knows how vital it is to foster an environment where small businesses can thrive. Representative Bobby Schilling [Il-17] As the owner of a small, family-run business, Congressman Schilling understands that it is the private sector, not government, that creates jobs and government’s role is to create an environment that encourages America’s entrepreneurs to move the economy forward. Minority Committee Members