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HearingHELD · 2H 33MOPEN TO THE PUBLICOPENHOUSE · SMALL BUSINESS ·

SBA lending and community banks

The hearing examines Small Business Administration lending programs and the role community banks play in economic growth.

Wed, Feb 12, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 12:18 PM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2360Rayburn 2360

CHAIRRoger Williams R-TX-25
Nydia M. Velázquez D-NY-7
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HOURS
2:33
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
28
STORIES
0

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OFFICIAL COMMITTEE VIDEO · 2:33:01
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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 witnesses: 3 from business and trade groups and 1 from an advocacy group or think tank.

Real oversight or theater?

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What each witness said

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Who asked what

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Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The committee

28 members · 16 Republicans, 12 Democrats

Witnesses

  • Michael SimsChief Commercial Banking Officer, Georgia's Own Credit UnionFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Justin HooperCEO and Chairman, Cross Timbers Region, First Financial BankFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Frank WetegroveOwner/Operator, Camp Bow WowFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Heidi DeArmentPresident, Montana Community Development Corp dba MoFiFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED

In the news

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)FEB 12, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 12:18 PM
  3. Video posted (done)FEB 12, 2025 · 12:18 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED MAY 5, 2025

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