SBA to Host Regulatory Fairness Hearing
July 29, 2019
On Aug. 19, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Ombudsman, Stefanie Wehagen, will host small business owners, economic development specialists, trade group representatives and community leaders for a hearing on fairness in regulatory enforcement.
The Office of the National Ombudsman’s mission is to assist small businesses experiencing excessive or unfair federal regulatory enforcement actions, such as repetitive audits or investigations, excessive fines, penalties, threats, retaliation or other unfair actions by a federal agency. This event will give the small business community a chance to voice concerns about the regulatory burdens imposed by federal agencies. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn more about the range of resources available from the SBA.
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.
National Regulatory Fairness Hearing for Small Business
Monday, Aug. 19 – 1:00-4:00 p.m. EDT
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW
Concourse level, Eisenhower Halls A/B
Washington, D.C., 20024
Attendance Information
The hearing is free and open to the public. Valid government-issued ID is required to gain access to the building. For further information, to RSVP or if reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities are needed please contact John Kelly at ombudsman@sba.gov by Aug.12, 2019.
Testimony
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 ombudsman@sba.gov.
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