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Official Twitter Feed of the House Committee on Small Business Democrats, Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (@NydiaVelazquez)
Washington, DC
Joined May 2017
Small Business Owners & SBA Employees—We Want to Hear from You! Have you lost your job at SBA or seen your business impacted by federal program cuts since Jan 20th? Your experience matters. Share your story now! ⬇️ https://t.co/op5Dh96F3L
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At 9:30 AM @HSBCDems are holding a hearing on the state of small business contracting. We’re looking at how to make sure federal contracts are fair, transparent, and give small firms a real chance to compete. Stream here ⬇️ https://t.co/uG4C0W2DWd
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I’m working to deliver affordable, reliable internet access to every Granite Stater. Today in the @HSBCDems, I asked expert witnesses about the impact of the Trump Administration’s decision to freeze $191 million in federal funding promised to New Hampshire. I won’t give up this
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Rural small biz make up 85% of firms and over half of jobs in rural counties, yet too many still lack reliable internet. At 10 AM, @HSBCDems are holding a hearing on how expanding broadband can boost local economies and keep small firms competitive. https://t.co/InX4d1IKrJ
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Wholesale prices are rising at the fastest pace in over three years. Main Street is feeling the squeeze from Trump’s tariffs, with higher costs, tighter margins, and fewer jobs. Small businesses need relief, but this administration just won’t listen.
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This is Larry Williams. A swing trader who turned $10,000 into $1,100,000 in just one year. Here’s his story and how one of his most famous strategies performs on crypto:
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After 40 years, a beloved toy store is closing its doors. It's not alone. Small businesses across the country are feeling the pain of Trump’s tariffs. They're desperate for relief, but this administration refuses to listen.
After more than four decades, a neighborhood toy store that’s been part of countless childhoods is closing. Its owner says President Trump’s tariffs contributed to the closing, and reflects on the challenges of running a small business. @TheKellyOGrady breaks down the latest
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Ranking Member @NydiaVelazquez is standing up for the 8(a) Program and the disadvantaged small businesses it supports. The focus should be on accountability, not broad attacks on a program that expands opportunity and strengthens our federal supply chain.
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📉 July’s jobs report is a warning sign. Unemployment is rising, manufacturing is shrinking, and prices keep climbing. Read Ranking Member @NydiaVelazquez’s full statement on why Trump’s tariffs and GOP cuts are making things worse for working families ⬇️
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegeseth just publicly applauded Senator Katie Britt for her recent work! Top Republicans are calling Katie of the 'most effective leaders' of the US Senate...and she's just getting started. Does Katie have YOUR support? Join her team now!
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Today at 9:45 AM, Ranking Member @NydiaVelazquez will lead Democrats as the Committee meets to markup 5 bills. Stream here ⬇️ https://t.co/dubFC4I3Ga
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Over 100 small business groups and companies are backing Ranking Member @NydiaVelazquez’s Protecting Small Business Competitions Act. Their message is clear: codifying the Rule of Two is essential to preserve competition and protect the small biz industrial base.
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No matter what kind of business you run, you and your workers have rights during any immigration enforcement action. Stay informed and prepared ⬇️ @CAPAC @HispanicCaucus
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At today’s hearing, one thing was clear: we can’t mine our way out of the critical minerals crisis. Democrats on @HSBCDemocrats are pushing for real solutions like recycling, innovation, and smart investments to build a more secure and sustainable supply chain for the future.
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Small businesses are the engine of American creativity. In @hsbcdems, I spoke with an environmental engineer about the importance of clean energy investments and how repealing them puts our national security, and the success of our small businesses, at risk.
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Critical minerals power everything from clean energy to smartphones to national defense. But too much of the supply chain runs through our adversaries. At 10 AM, @HSBCDems will look at how we bring it home, with smart policy, not just more mining. https://t.co/BVdHUzGqUc
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New Hampshire’s small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and communities. Today in Hanover, I met with some incredible small business owners and employees and heard firsthand about the challenges they are facing, from President Trump’s chaotic trade wars to every front
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RT @RepLSimon: My bill to add the Small Business Administration to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council is an important step towards…
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House Democrats are fighting to protect small businesses as the Trump admin rewrites federal contracting rules. Our new bills would: ✅ Codify the Rule of Two ✅ Ensure small businesses have a seat at the table We won’t let big business box them out.
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It was my honor to welcome Joe Chamberlin of the @wmwhitecaps to today’s @HSBCDems hearing. How meaningful to share a West Michigan perspective on how our @MiLB teams are major supporters of local small businesses and entrepreneurs! Watch more here.
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