Video & Transcript Research : 'SBA reforms'
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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:
- If we are going to reform the SBA and ensure That our tax dollars are truly supporting small businesses
- Next, S.300, the Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act, which aims to prevent An SBA disaster shortfall
- 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
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 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:
- As I've shared with both of you, I believe substantial reforms must be made to get the SBA back in shape
- Should you be confirmed as Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Chief Counsel for Advocacy at SBA, are
- With me, I led internal agency reform efforts, including the SBA field alignment and rebranding initiatives
- from the SBA Administrator.
- As SBA Deputy Administrator, how will you help ensure SBA disaster field staff will be properly trained
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
Hearings to examine District Judges, focusing on exploring legislative solutions to the bipartisan problem of universal injunctions. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Second, insofar as this committee wants to focus on procedural reforms, it should focus on reducing the
- legislation and have any reforms go into effect on or after January 20th, 2029.
- It seems to me if we want to talk about real reform, we should be talking about reforms to bolster the
- You're an expert on sensible ways to reform the judicial system.
- In your view, what are the most pressing reform needs when it comes to the federal courts?
Keywords:
universal injunctions, legislative reforms, judicial authority, executive power, balance of power, judicial overreach
Summary:
During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine interdicting illicit drug trafficking, focusing on a view from the front lines. Feb 26th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Keywords:
Coast Guard, maritime drug enforcement, illegal drugs, fentanyl crisis, legislative reforms, public testimony
Summary:
The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation addressed critical issues surrounding maritime drug enforcement and the Coast Guard's role in stopping the influx of illegal drugs. The chairman highlighted the alarming consequences of current policies allowing drugs to cross borders, emphasizing the need for legislative reforms, such as the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025. There was an intense discussion regarding the operational challenges faced by the Coast Guard, which has recently made significant drug seizures, indicating progress but also revealing gaps that need addressing. Several witnesses, including victims of the drug crisis, shared their compelling testimonies, which underscored the urgency for stricter controls and comprehensive support for law enforcement agencies involved in drug interdiction efforts.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine reforming SBIR-STTR for the 21st century. Mar 5th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, the INNOVATE Act, a bill to reauthorize and comprehensively reform the SBIR-STTR program.
- First, the Innovate Act reforms Phase 1 to provide new applicants with a simplified, two-page proposal
- And what reforms should Congress consider? Thank you, Chair Ernst, for that question.
- We received only 23 of the SBA awards compared to the national average of 118 awards per state.
- I want to talk a little bit about rural business access to SBA.
Keywords:
SBIR, STTR, Innovate Act, small business, innovation, legislative reforms, economic growth, funding, technology transfer
Summary:
The meeting focused on the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR-STTR), emphasizing the critical reforms necessary to enhance their effectiveness. Chair Ernst introduced the Innovate Act to streamline processes, ensuring funding is awarded based on merit and addressing existing abuses within the system. The discussion was robust, with numerous members expressing concerns about phase transitions and the need for targeted funding to support impactful technological innovations. The conversation also highlighted the program's importance in fostering economic growth, particularly for small businesses in rural areas, and the urgency for legislative changes as the program's authorization approaches expiration.
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 17th, 2026 at 08:37 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 16th, 2026 at 08:46 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 16th, 2026 at 08:37 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Education Policy
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Keywords:
student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security
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student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security
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Transcript Highlights:
- There's tort reform in Colorado. There's tort reform there.
- So on tort reform, specifically, what kind of tort reform are keeping those premiums lower than New Mexico
- President, that would seem like a good reform of the fund.
- President, that would seem like a good reform of the fund.
- We are in need of reforms, especially for the YO and SYO categories.
Keywords:
sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Education Policy
Keywords:
SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education, local board of education, attendance credit, core curriculum, religious education, Bible class
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Transcript Highlights:
- If medical malpractice reform is the goal, both parties' insurance needs to provide legal counsel at
- I agree that reform needs to change. Thank you, sir. I appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you.
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medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records
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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.
- D would make numerous bipartisan reforms to the SBA disaster lending program, like expanded notice and
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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:
- These proposed reforms by President Trump, coupled with action by Republicans in Congress, will bring
- much needed reform to our broken health care system and reduce health care costs for all Americans.
- 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.
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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.
- These reforms are not radical.
- These reforms are not radical.
- reform. I yield back, Mr. Speaker. reform. I yield back, Mr. Speaker.
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Transcript Highlights:
- It is a bill that reforms medical malpractice law in New Mexico.
- There was medical malpractice reform in California a few years ago, and a few years ago, there was also
- medical malpractice reform in Colorado.
- House Bill 99 outlines a foundation of meaningful medical malpractice reform to balance our currently
- I urge our lawmakers to support House Bill 99 that creates meaningful medical malpractice reform and
Keywords:
medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process