Video & Transcript Research : 'SBA'
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of William Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator, and Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, both of the Small Business Administration. Mar 12th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- , they've already fired 720 employees at the SBA.
- Should you be confirmed as Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Chief Counsel for Advocacy at SBA, are
- from the SBA Administrator.
- As SBA Deputy Administrator, how will you help ensure SBA disaster field staff will be properly trained
- momentum before the SBA will even answer your call, but once you get to that point, the SBA can provide
Keywords:
SBA, small business, nominations, Bill Briggs, Casey Mulligan, regulations, capital access, public support
Summary:
The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship convened to consider the nominations of Bill Briggs for Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Dr. Casey Mulligan for Chief Counsel for Advocacy. The discussions highlighted the critical role of the SBA in promoting small businesses, with emphasis on overcoming challenges posed by excessive regulations and the need for improved access to capital. Several committee members expressed their concerns over recent layoffs within the SBA and the closure of district offices, which they believe undermine support for small businesses across the nation. The committee meeting saw extensive dialogue about the implications of regulations on small business operations and how the nominees plan to address these issues if confirmed. Public support for the nominees was acknowledged through letters from various stakeholders who advocate for small business interests.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine managing risk for the long-term in the 7(a) loan program, focusing on hearing from lenders. Feb 26th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- While the Biden-Harris SBA tried to blame this on rising interest rates, defaults on SBA loans have been
- After holding several SBA lending positions, I joined First Security Bank and started an SBA.
- Fitzgibbon, the SBA. The SBA has had four straight quarters of negative cash flow.
- the volume of SBA lending.
- This SBA community...
Keywords:
SBA, 7A loan program, underwriting standards, loan defaults, Community Advantage Program, small business funding, testimony
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the SBA's 7A loan program and its implementation challenges. Members raised significant concerns about recent changes to the underwriting standards, which have been criticized for leading to an increase in loan defaults. Ranking members expressed a desire for a return to stronger guidelines to protect taxpayers and ensure the program remains a viable source for small businesses struggling to secure funding. Testimonies from community lenders highlighted their efforts to support underserved communities and stressed the importance of the Community Advantage Program.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.298, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate 30 percent of the employees assigned to headquarters to duty stations outside the Washington metropolitan area, S.300, to improve accoun Feb 12th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- That is the Returning SBA to Main Street Act.
- in all parts of America are able to access SBA programs if they need them.
- The only thing that kept business Afloat in New Hampshire was the SBA and our SBA office, which was available
- programs. of small business owners and homeowners who have utilized SBA programs.
- I'm pleased to join Senator Scott in introducing the SBA Disaster Transparency Act.
Keywords:
employee relocation, headquarters, Small Business Administration, Washington metropolitan area, telework, cost reduction, rural markets, geographic diversity, disaster loans, accountability, reporting, loan forgiveness, federal funding, SBA reforms, small business, disaster assistance, transparency, report publication, government accountability
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Jan 29th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- First off, 99.4% of SBA students are SBA students.
- So you support the continuing involvement of the SBA in recovery.
- If federal funding to SBA is curtailed, then it means SBA cannot make loans to individuals and to small
- How do you see implementing that at SBA, and will you get SBA refocused on actually helping small businesses
- To SBA expanding access to resources and loans to non-profits.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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administrator this year, the SBA administrator this year, the SBA administrator abruptly<02: - <02:27:26.000>
from support of HR 2931, the Save SBA from support of HR 2931, the Save SBA - Moving SBA offices into citizens.
- SBA. Let's evaluate it not on rhetoric but on how many jobs an SBA office creates.
- Biden's SBA hid behind moratorum.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- When the SBA initially...
- When the SBA initially denied the loans, the SBA employee approved them herself.
- So, the SBA Office of Inspector General identified multiple instances in which SBA employees approved
- The SBA further clarified that position The SBA further clarified that position last June.
- So by providing regular information to the SBA... ...providing regular information to the SBA about the
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- The investment activity of the SBA is regulated by Section 215.47 of Florida Statutes.
- Under Florida law, the SBA holds a fiduciary duty subject to the highest duty of loyalty and prudence
- The investment activity of the SBA is regulated by Section 21.47 of Florida statutes.
- Under Florida law, the SBA holds a fiduciary duty subject to the highest duty of loyal.
- The SBA has also taken additional steps recently related to investments in China.
Summary:
The Government Operations Subcommittee met with a quorum and began with member introductions and remarks from the chair emphasizing the committee’s focus on government efficiency, accountability, and oversight of executive branch agencies. Members shared their districts and backgrounds, with several noting hurricane recovery in their communities and a shared interest in reducing bureaucracy and improving service to Floridians.
The committee’s only presentation was from Chris Spencer, Executive Director of the State Board of Administration, who gave an overview of the SBA’s governance structure, investment responsibilities, and divestment policies. He explained the SBA’s management of more than $257 billion in assets, including the Florida Retirement System, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, and Florida PRIME, and reviewed the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions covering Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He also described the implementation of HB 7071, including the required divestment from direct holdings in Chinese companies, and said the SBA had reduced its direct Chinese holdings from 33 companies totaling over $172 million to 13 companies totaling about $64 million, with completion expected ahead of the September 1, 2025 deadline.
Members asked detailed questions about the Israel boycott list, Morningstar and MSCI, how the SBA gathers information, whether Cuba’s federal designation changes affect Florida law, how companies are removed from scrutinized lists, and whether divestment timing could affect returns. Spencer said the SBA uses public and paid research sources, gives companies a 90-day cure period in some cases, and brings list changes to the trustees for approval. He also explained that the China benchmark change is intended to reduce passive exposure while still allowing active investment decisions, and said the PFIA restrictions have had a modestly positive overall effect on pension performance. The chair also asked about the Florida Retirement System funded ratio and the CAT Fund’s capacity; Spencer said the pension fund is at 80.7% funded, that actuarial assumptions are reviewed regularly, and that the CAT Fund currently has more than $10.5 billion in liquid claims-paying capacity and is expected to remain well positioned for hurricane losses. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The SBA microloan program provides entrepreneurs with access to small-dollar loans through qualified
- Under current law, the SBA appropriates microloan program funding to intermediaries in 55 states and
- One of the key functions of the SBA is One of the key functions of the SBA is to ensure that small businesses
- H.R. 5763 allows small businesses on Main Street to have equal access to SBA 504 loans.
- BUSINESSES ON MAIN STREET TO HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO SBA 504 LOANS.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 027 Feb 10th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So the SBA is even more lenient.
- So the SBA is even more lenient.
- So the SBA is even more lenient.
- So the SBA is even more lenient.
- have interest rates lower than the SBA. have interest rates lower than the SBA.
Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal of Friday, February 6, 2026. Members then proceeded out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 8, honoring Colorado’s 2026 Winter Olympians and Paralympians. The resolution was read at length, and members spoke in support of Colorado athletes, training communities, families, and facilities. An amendment correcting an athlete’s state affiliation was adopted, and the resolution passed 63-0 with two excused. Representative Bottoms then asked to co-sponsor the resolution.
The chamber also set several bills as special orders for February 9, 2026. It then considered House Bill 1020, concerning colorimetric field drug tests in drug possession cases. Sponsors said the bill addresses unreliable field tests and had support from the Judiciary Committee and stakeholders. The committee report and the bill both passed without opposition.
House Bill 1040, concerning the sterilization rights of a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities, was also taken up. Sponsors said the bill seeks to undo a historical harm by removing language that allowed sterilization against a person’s wishes. Two amendments to the committee report were adopted: one narrowing language around an imminent threat to life or health, and another adding a petition clause. The committee report and the bill then passed.
Finally, the House considered House Bill 103, which modernizes the Colorado Small Business Recovery and Resiliency Loan Fund. Sponsors said it would better support small businesses facing higher costs and access-to-capital challenges. One amendment to direct 30% of funding to rural counties, veteran-owned businesses, and minority-owned businesses was debated but failed after the sponsor urged a no vote, saying the bill already included distribution metrics and that a fixed percentage was not workable in statute. The bill itself was then discussed further, with concerns raised about state lending programs and the use of the term “equitable,” but the transcript cuts off before final action on the bill is shown.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Feb 11th, 2025
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll give you a quick overview of the SBA. Thank you, Chairman, and members of the committee.
- I'll give you a quick overview of the SBA.
- The SBA is a body corporate of the state of Florida established in the Florida Constitution to manage
- The trustees of the SBA are the governor as chairman and the attorney general and the chief financial
- The legislation required the SBA...
Summary:
The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met with a quorum present and took up two bills and one presentation. Senate Bill 108, on administrative procedures, was presented by Senator Burgess on behalf of Senator Grall. The bill would require agencies to systematically review rules over five years old, submit annual regulatory plans and reports, and take action on reviewed rules; it also would speed publication of proposed rules after new rulemaking authority and expand transparency for incorporated materials and rule histories. Americans for Prosperity appeared in support, there was no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a roll call vote.
The committee then heard a presentation from State Board of Administration Executive Director Chris Spencer on implementation of statutory investment restrictions affecting state funds. He reviewed the SBA’s structure and fiduciary duties, said the agency must maximize financial return using only pecuniary factors, and described the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions involving Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He noted recent changes, including expanded Iran restrictions after the October 7 attacks, the addition of China-related divestment requirements, and the SBA’s move to eliminate China and Hong Kong from its global equity benchmarks; he said the agency is ahead of schedule on required divestment and in compliance with the law.
Senate Bill 100, on display of flags by governmental entities, was then presented by Chair Fine. The bill would prohibit political flags on government buildings and allow active-duty service members and veterans to use reasonable force to stop flag desecration. The committee heard extensive public testimony, with supporters arguing government buildings should not display political messages and opponents raising First Amendment, vagueness, and enforcement concerns, especially regarding LGBTQ-related flags and school settings. Senators also questioned the bill’s definitions and the reasonable-force provision. After debate, the committee voted to report SB 100 favorably, with Senators Arrington and Polsky voting no and Senators Brodeur, McClain, Rodriguez, Fine, and Chair DeSiglie voting yes. At the end of the meeting, Senator Rodriguez was recorded as voting yes on SB 108, and the committee adjourned.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, December 1, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So the SBA IT modernization act, this will not happen at the SBA again.
- So the SBA IT modernization act, this will not happen at the SBA again.
- The SBA IT modernization reporting act will ensure that the SBA addresses the root causes that lead to
- The SBA IT modernization reporting act will ensure that the SBA addresses the root causes that lead to
- The pandemic abandoned regular SBA The pandemic abandoned regular SBA operations<02:32:56.640>
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 24, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- My bill creates accountability And ensures fraudsters are banned from receiving SBA resources for the
- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 788, the DOE and SBA Research Act.
- I rise today in support of H.R. 788, the Department of Energy and SBA Research Act.
- , virtual outreach, and a whole-of-SBA approach, GAO recommended that SBA distinguish between urban and
- By strengthening SBA programs, we are creating jobs and boosting our local economies.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, June 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- blindly relying on the SBA blindly relying on the SBA administrator's<00:24:13.679>
word. - Rules with the SBA rules at the time.
- This could turn the SBA enforcement.
- Finally, let me not what the SBA is for.
- SBA lenders have Credit Opportunity Act.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I WILL GIVE YOU A QUICK OVERVIEW FOR THE SBA.
- MEMBERS SERVING FOR YOUR TERMS APPOINTED BY THE TRUSTEES AND CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE TO MONITOR THE SBA
- FACTOR IS ONE OF THE SBA PRUDENTLY DETERMINES IS EXPECTED TO HAVE MATERIAL EFFECT ON THE RISK RETURN
- I WILL DESCRIBE THE REQUIREMENTS ON SBA INVESTMENTS WAITED TO EACH OF THESE NOW.
- THIS MEANS SBA IS TAKEN HIS AIRWAY POLICY TARGET OF INVESTMENT EXPOSURE IN THE EQUITY MARKET.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Those opposed, no. will move more firms through the SBA will move more firms through the SBA certification
- I that SBA has already verified them.
- <03:43:24.319>
and working with me to improve the SBA and working with me to improve the SBA - Yet, even... with the SBA information as to why the with the SBA information as to why the solicitation
- bipartisan legislation requires the SBA bipartisan legislation requires the SBA Office<04:01:13.680
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They need SBA. They deserve SBA, as do the millions of small businesses like them.
- They need SBA. They deserve SBA, as do the millions of small businesses like them.
- They need SBA. They deserve SBA, as do the millions of small businesses like them.
- They need SBA. fires, they fed victims. They need SBA.
- would take SBA out of our communities. would take SBA out of our communities.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 2, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- SBA<05:26:26.400>
issued SBA issued SBA issued scores<05:26:28.718>of <05:26:28.958> - incorrect when she claimed that SBA incorrect when she claimed that SBA didn't<05:26:42.958>
- The Dump Red SBA for small businesses.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We're a resource partner of the SBA.
- In partnership with the SBA and local partners, we have stood up and staffed business recovery centers
- DBPR helped them with all the regulatory and licensing pieces, and, of course, we helped them with SBA
- Licensing, and of course we helped them with SBA loans. Now they have a food truck.
- SCORE is a volunteer organization, whereas we are a funded organization by the SBA.
Summary:
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism convened with several members present and Senators DiCeglie and McClain excused. The committee first heard a presentation from Greg Britton, State Director of the Florida Small Business Development Center Network, who described the network’s statewide small-business assistance, including startup support, export and contracting help, disaster recovery, and rural outreach. He highlighted reported 2023 impacts such as $3.9 billion in sales generated, $575.9 million in government contracts, $346.2 million in capital, and support for 2,009 new businesses, including 130 manufacturing firms over the past two years. Members asked about comparisons with SCORE and about measuring rural success, with the chair suggesting jobs and wages in rural areas would be useful metrics; Britton said he could provide job data but was unsure about wage information.
The committee then took up SB 320 by Senator Gates, which creates a five-year demonstration project for an alternative licensure pathway for surveyors and mappers. The bill would allow a “first-step” probationary license based on industry certification, apprenticeship, recommendation from a licensed Florida surveyor, and passage of the Department of Agriculture exam within the five-year period, without requiring a four-year degree. Senators asked about the labor shortage, education requirements, foreign workers, and moral character standards. Gates said the shortage is chronic and worsening, the bill has no degree requirement, and anyone meeting the qualifications could proceed regardless of visa status. The committee voted to report SB 320 favorably.
Next, the committee considered SB 316 by Senator Berman, which authorizes series limited liability companies in Florida and sets rules for how Florida and foreign series LLCs may operate and transact business in the state. Berman explained that the bill is intended to let businesses isolate liabilities across separate series while providing clearer rules for Florida citizens and businesses dealing with such entities. There were no substantive questions, one appearance form in support, and the committee voted to report SB 316 favorably before adjourning.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 5, 2025 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- It could be in the form of an SBA loan. Of insurance, right?
- It could be in the form of an SBA loan or what have you.
- The SBA has been woefully inadequate at actually being responsive to our businesses.
- The federal government, SBA, has, to date, given out $100 million in loans, so about the same.
- There's been some ability of the SBA.
Summary:
The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met to continue its review of hurricane impacts and state response. The committee first heard from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which described its four core functions—preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation—and highlighted its 24/7 State Watch Office, regional training efforts, and disaster assistance work. Deputy Executive Director Keith Pruitt detailed the state’s 2024 storm response, including Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, citing large-scale mission support, flood-control deployments, meal and water distribution, power restoration, debris removal, and billions in disaster funding and mitigation dollars. He also discussed debris management challenges and recommended that local governments update and exercise debris plans and maintain contingency contracts.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 22nd, 2025
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- qualify for FEMA or... ...and businesses in governor-declared disaster areas that qualify for FEMA or SBA
Keywords:
HB 48, Texas alert notification systems, emergency alerts, public warning systems, alert fatigue, notification fatigue, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety, DPS alerts, emergency management, State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, STEAR, disaster notifications, weather alerts, Amber Alert, Silver Alert, Blue Alert, missing persons alerts, accessible alerts, hearing impaired
Summary:
The committee met in special session to hear a series of flood, preparedness, and youth-camp safety bills, with members repeatedly noting that many of the measures were intended as planning, warning, or authority-clarifying bills rather than direct spending bills. House Bill 254 would expand eligibility for the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program to include Kerr County and 18 other flood-affected counties by raising the GDP cap and lowering the poverty threshold; it drew no opposition and was left pending. House Bill 68 would direct a study of flood mitigation in flatland areas, especially in the Rio Grande Valley, to develop cost-effective drainage and infrastructure recommendations; local officials and advocates supported it, and it was also left pending.
The committee then heard several youth camp bills tied to the recent Hill Country flooding. House Bill 75 would impose flood-aware building and site standards for youth camps near floodplains, and House Bill 71 would require camps and youth activity entities to submit emergency preparedness plans to TDEM, coordinate with local responders, and maintain readiness protocols; both bills were supported by safety advocates and camp representatives, and both were left pending. House Bill 171 would require campgrounds near flood-prone waters to give written flood-risk notice to campers and obtain signed acknowledgment; it was presented as informed consent and left pending. Testimony on these bills emphasized Camp Mystic and other recent flood tragedies, with some witnesses urging broader building-code and floodplain reforms.
The committee also heard House Bill 117, which would let counties regulate impervious cover for flood mitigation in unincorporated areas. Supporters, including county officials, environmental groups, and residents, argued that rapid development in the Hill Country and other growing areas is worsening runoff and downstream flooding; opponents from the builders’ association said counties already have substantial authority and warned about overreach into rural property use. After extensive testimony, the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 18 would streamline permitting for certain flood control districts to repair dams and reservoirs and build small holding areas, and it was left pending after supportive testimony from Plum Creek Conservation District. Senate Bill 3 would create a state-backed outdoor flood warning siren program for identified flood-prone areas, funded through a grant program; witnesses generally supported it, though some cautioned that sirens are not sufficient by themselves and may not be heard indoors or in overnight storms. It too was left pending. The committee also began hearing House Bill 149 on public-safety radio interoperability, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s full testimony or action is shown.