FEDERALhearing transcript

Review of the Small Business Administration's 2023 Budget Request

Original title: SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION'S FY 2023 BUDGET

January 1, 2022

Small Business Administration Federal Budget Economic Recovery Small Business Support Congressional Oversight

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing establishes the oversight framework for the SBA's annual budget, which dictates the funding levels for federal programs that provide loans, disaster assistance, and technical support to small businesses nationwide.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Small Business Owners

The budget determines the availability and scope of federal loan programs, disaster relief, and technical assistance services.

SBA Employees

The budget allocation dictates staffing levels and operational resources for the agency.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on Small Business held a hearing on April 27, 2022, to review the Small Business Administration's (SBA) proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman testified before the committee regarding the agency's performance, pandemic recovery efforts, and future funding priorities.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on April 27, 2022, to discuss the SBA's Fiscal Year 2023 budget request.
The committee reviewed the SBA's performance in managing pandemic-era programs and fraud prevention.
The hearing included formal testimony from SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman.
The record includes written questions and answers submitted by committee members to the Administrator following the hearing.
The record includes additional materials from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing allows members of Congress to question the SBA Administrator about the agency's budget request for the upcoming fiscal year and its current operational performance.

Where can I find the full testimony and questions?

The full transcript, including prepared statements and written questions for the record, is available via the Government Publishing Office (GPO) website at www.govinfo.gov.

Why It Matters

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Oversight of Fraud Prevention

The hearing record includes specific letters from the Ranking Member to the Department of Justice and the Treasury regarding fraud oversight, indicating a focus on pandemic program integrity.

Blaine Luetkemeyer Department of Justice Department of the Treasury

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on Small Business“Congressional committee overseeing the SBA”Map →

personNydia Velazquez“Chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business”Map →

organizationU.S. Small Business Administration“Federal agency responsible for small business support”Map →

personBlaine Luetkemeyer“Ranking Member of the House Committee on Small Business”Map →

personIsabella Casillas Guzman“Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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