Small businesses

What federal policy does for small and locally owned businesses, from loans, grants and investment through the SBA and community lenders to aid when crises hit, and how they fare against large corporations.

What they call for

DemocratsRepublicans

9 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Support small businesses

6 members
Andy Barr
Senate · Kentucky · Republican
“Together, we will fight for our farmers, small business owners, for Kentucky coal, for families, and for Western Kentucky.”
View on their website ↗
Chris Gober
House · TX-10 · Republican
“Chris will fight to cut burdensome regulations, expand small business opportunities, make essentials more affordable, and strengthen rural healthcare so families don’t have to drive hours for treatment.”
View on their website ↗
Charlie Hatcher
House · TN-5 · Republican
“In Congress, he will fight for small businesses, lower taxes, less unnecessary regulation, and an economy that rewards hard work, investment, and entrepreneurship.”
View on their website ↗
Mark Lamb
House · AZ-5 · Republican
“He will work to secure the border, restore order to our immigration system, defend the Constitution, support law enforcement, and advance an economy where families and small businesses can thrive.”
View on their website ↗
“A Stronger Economy for Arizona and American Families Lower costs, support small businesses, protect taxpayers, and strengthen American jobs”
View on their website ↗
Barry Moore
Senate · Alabama · Republican
“Barry supports small businesses, lower taxes, and American entrepreneurship.”
View on their website ↗
Brent Taylor
House · TN-9 · Republican
“Backed laws that support small businesses and promote economic growth”
View on their website ↗

Expand small businesses' access to loans, grants and capital

1 member
Kevin Hern
Senate · Oklahoma · Republican
“I am working in the Small Business committee to make sure that businesses have the capital access they need to start and grow companies for American workers, and I am pushing back against the Left’s harmful policies that would inhibit free-enterprise and encourage government dependency.”
View on their website ↗

Cut red tape for small businesses

1 member
Anthony Constantino
House · NY-21 · Republican
“Eliminate outdated and mistaken regulations that stifle small businesses, including restaurants.”
View on their website ↗

Raised the issue without a specific call

1 member
Houston Gaines
House · GA-10 · Republican
“As someone who helps grow a small business daily, Houston knows how important it is we keep our economy strong and support our business community.”
View on their website ↗

From January 3, the class of 2026 is in hearings

Search congressional hearings. Get the clip.

Find what any member of Congress has said or asked in a hearing, and watch the moment it happened.

See plans

Search launches soon. The transcript archive is free now.