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Committee chairman pushes SBA changes, tax cuts to expand small-business capital

Small Business: House Committee · January 11, 2026
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The committee chairman said expanding access to capital for small businesses is a top 2026 priority, citing recent SBA loan increases, proposed 100% expensing and regulatory relief as tools to boost lending and growth.

Chairman (unnamed) said expanding access to capital for small businesses will be a central focus of his committee in 2026, pointing to recent changes at the Small Business Administration and tax policy as levers to increase lending.

"Main Street America, you know, 99% of the businesses in America are small," the chairman said, arguing that lower taxes, fewer regulations and measures such as "100% expensing" will help small…

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