FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Small Business in the Energy Sector

Original title: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ENGAGED IN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY INTENSIVE MANUFACTURING

January 1, 2016

small business energy development manufacturing economic policy oil and gas

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing provides a public record of legislative discussion regarding how energy industry trends and federal policies affect small business operations and employment levels.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Small business owners in the energy sector

The hearing addresses economic conditions and policies that impact the operational environment for small energy-related firms.

Energy industry employees

The committee discussed the role of energy-related jobs in the broader national economic recovery.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing on July 14, 2015, to discuss the economic challenges and opportunities for small businesses involved in energy development and . The session focused on the role of small firms in the energy industry and their impact on national economic recovery.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on July 14, 2015, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
Chairman David Vitter stated that in Louisiana, 77% of oil and gas extraction businesses have fewer than 20 employees.
Chairman David Vitter stated that in Louisiana, 71% of oil and gas operations businesses have fewer than 20 employees.
The committee reviewed reports on the macroeconomic impacts of LNG exports from the United States.
The committee received testimony from representatives of the energy industry, academia, and public advocacy groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To examine the challenges and opportunities for small businesses that operate within the energy development and sectors.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Toby Mack (Energy Equipment and Infrastructure Alliance), Dr. Neil Aspinwall (SOWELA Technical Community College), Kateri Callahan (Alliance to Save Energy), and Tyson Slocum (Public Citizen Energy Program).

Why It Matters

This hearing provides a public record of legislative discussion regarding how energy industry trends and federal policies affect small business operations and employment levels.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift80% confidence

Small Business Focus in Energy

The hearing highlights a specific effort to frame energy policy through the lens of small business impact rather than just large corporate interests.

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Connected Entities

personTyson Slocum“Director, Public Citizen Energy Program”Map →

personKateri Callahan“President, Alliance to Save Energy”Map →

personNeil Aspinwall“Chancellor, SOWELA Technical Community College”Map →

personToby Mack“President & CEO, Energy Equipment and Infrastructure Alliance”Map →

personDavid Vitter“Chairman of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship”Map →

organizationCommittee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship“Senate committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personJeanne Shaheen“Ranking Member of the Committee”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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Controversy20
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