During a recent government meeting, President Biden's Executive Order 14019, which directs federal agencies to develop strategic plans related to voting, was a focal point of discussion. This order has faced criticism for allegedly channeling federal taxpayer funds into what some view as partisan voter mobilization efforts.

The dialogue highlighted the involvement of various executive branch agencies, including the Small Business Administration (SBA), which has been tasked with creating its own strategic plan under the directive. Notably, the SBA has been subpoenaed twice for its strategic plan, raising questions about transparency and accountability.

A representative from the SBA was questioned about their familiarity with the agency's strategic plan. The official acknowledged having seen a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the SBA and their office but admitted to not having reviewed the strategic plan itself. Furthermore, while the representative confirmed that they provided a URL to the SBA for voter registration purposes, they did not offer any input into the strategic plan.

This exchange underscores ongoing concerns regarding the intersection of federal resources and electoral processes, as well as the clarity of agency actions in response to the executive order.