FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on the Nomination of Dilawar Syed for SBA Deputy Administrator

Original title: NOMINATION OF DILAWAR SYED TO BE DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

January 1, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

Confirming a Deputy Administrator for the SBA is intended to provide permanent leadership to oversee the agency's modernization and the administration of small business support programs, which have distributed over $1 trillion in aid since 2020.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Small business owners

Small businesses rely on SBA programs for funding and support, which are overseen by the agency's leadership.

Dilawar Syed

He is the nominee for the Deputy Administrator position and is subject to the Senate confirmation process.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2024.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing to consider the nomination of Dilawar Syed for the position of Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). The hearing addressed the need to fill this long-vacant leadership role to assist with SBA modernization and support for small businesses.

Key Facts

The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing on March 8, 2023, to consider the nomination of Dilawar Syed.
The position of Deputy Administrator of the SBA has been vacant for nearly 5 years.
The SBA has provided over $1 trillion in funding to small businesses since 2020.
Dilawar Syed was previously nominated for this position in April 2021.
The hearing included testimony from Dilawar Syed and submissions for the record from the National Association for the Self-Employed, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the American Jewish Committee.
Dilawar Syed previously served as the State Department's Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Deputy Administrator of the SBA?

The Deputy Administrator serves as a key leader within the Small Business Administration, responsible for agency operations, modernization, and the management of resources for small businesses.

Why has the position been vacant for so long?

Chairman Cardin noted that the confirmation process has been delayed by what he described as 'unacceptable delaying tactics' and 'spurious accusations' over the past two years.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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SBA Modernization Focus

The hearing highlights a shift in focus toward modernizing SBA technical systems and resources following the high volume of pandemic-era funding.

Small Business Administration

Connected Entities

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

organizationAmerican Jewish Committee“Submitted a statement for the record.”Map →

organizationNational Association for the Self-Employed“Submitted a statement for the record.”Map →

organizationSmall Business Administration“The federal agency responsible for supporting small businesses.”Map →

personDilawar Syed“Nominee for Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration.”Map →

organizationU.S. Chamber of Commerce“Submitted a letter for the record.”Map →

personJoni Ernst“Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.”Map →

Sources

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