FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Impact on Minority-Owned Small Businesses

Original title: CAPITAL ACCESS FOR MINORITY SMALL BUSINESSES: COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR AN EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal record of testimony regarding the economic struggles of minority-owned businesses during the pandemic, which informs potential future legislative adjustments to federal small business relief programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Minority-owned small businesses

These businesses are the primary subject of the hearing regarding their economic status and access to COVID-19 relief resources.

Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

The committee members are responsible for overseeing small business policy and evaluating the effectiveness of pandemic relief programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

This Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing examined the disproportionate economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on minority-owned small businesses. Witnesses and senators discussed challenges in accessing capital and resources necessary for an equitable recovery.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on July 23, 2020, by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
The primary focus was the disproportionate economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on minority-owned small businesses.
The committee identified that sectors like construction and restaurants were hit particularly hard by the pandemic.
The hearing included testimony from four witnesses representing financial and economic development organizations.
The record includes submitted statements from various advocacy groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To examine how the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected minority-owned small businesses and to discuss resources for their recovery.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Talibah Bayles (TMB Tax and Financial Services), Ronald Busby Sr. (U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.), Fabiana Estrada (ACCION), and Marla Bilonick (Latino Economic Development Center).

Why It Matters

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Focus on Equitable Recovery

The hearing highlights a shift in legislative focus toward ensuring that pandemic relief programs specifically address disparities in capital access for minority-owned businesses.

Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Connected Entities

personBenjamin L. Cardin“Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship”Map →

personMarco Rubio“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship”Map →

personRonald Busby Sr.“Witness, President and CEO of U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.”Map →

personMarla Bilonick“Witness, Executive Director and CEO of Latino Economic Development Center”Map →

personTalibah Bayles“Witness, CEO of TMB Tax and Financial Services”Map →

personFabiana Estrada“Witness, Director of Lending Southeast Region at ACCION”Map →

Sources

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