SBA to Host National Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Hearing in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Small business owners, representatives of local economic development organizations, trade groups and community leaders are invited to join the U.S. Small Business Administration's National Ombudsman, Stefanie Wehagen, to discuss federal regulatory issues impacting small businesses on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, from 1-4 p.m. EDT.

This event will give the small business community a chance to voice their concerns about unfair regulatory enforcement, excessive fines, retaliation, and other regulatory burdens imposed on small businesses by federal agencies. In addition, small businesses will have an opportunity to learn more about the range of resources available from the SBA and the Office of the National Ombudsman.

Comments and concerns raised at the regulatory fairness hearing will be directed to the appropriate federal agency for a fairness review to reduce undue regulatory burdens, while helping small businesses succeed. 

The Washington small business hearing is free and open to the public. Valid government-issued ID is required to gain access to the building.  To attend the hearing please RSVP by Aug.12, 2019 to [email protected].

Testimony may also be submitted in writing, in lieu of attending the hearing in person.  The deadline to register and provide written testimony in advance is Monday, Aug. 5. Please email your written testimony to John Kelly at [email protected].

For further information, or if reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities are needed please contact John Kelly at [email protected] by Aug. 12, 2019.

For more information about the SBA's Office of the National Ombudsman, visit www.sba.gov/ombudsman.

About the U.S. Small Business Administration

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It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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Release Number: 19-41

SOURCE U.S. Small Business Administration

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