February 05, 2013

Rep. Takano Joins Bipartisan Small Business Caucus

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Scott Tipton (R-CO) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) announced the formation of a bipartisan caucus committed to open dialogue on the issues that most impact small businesses.  Members of the Congressional Small Business Caucus are dedicated to advancing efforts to foster the economic certainty needed for small businesses and entrepreneurs to succeed and create jobs. 
 
In addition to Tipton and Pingree, 19 Members of Congress have joined the Small Business Caucus to date including: Reps. Cory Gardner (R-CO), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Mike Honda (D-CA), Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Richard Hanna (R-NY), Ron Barber (D-AZ), Mark Takano (D-CA), Steve Chabot (R-OH), Mike Pompeo (R-KS), Tim Huelskamp (R-KS), Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX), Chris Collins (R-NY), Steve King (R-IA), Denny Heck (D-WA), Dina Titus (D-NV), Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), Darrell Issa (R-CA)  and Blaine Leutkemeyer (R-MO).
 
The primary goals of the Caucus include:
  • Raising awareness of issues that most impact small businesses including access to capital, access to technology, regulation and taxation, and exploring legislative solutions to encourage entrepreneurship and small business growth;
  • Providing a forum for candid conversation with small business owners to gather recommendations on what issues and priorities Congress should focus on to assist small businesses;
  • Advancing and promoting small business initiatives that support local commerce and strengthen communities,
  • Providing information and education to help Members of Congress arrange job fairs, business roundtables, trade expos and other events in their districts that promote small business growth and encourage job creation;