Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

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The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship has legislative jurisdiction over the Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA is an independent federal agency meant to assist and protect the interests of small businesses. The Committee is also responsible for studying and problems of American small business enterprises, and reporting back to the Senate.

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Chairperson

Joni Ernst

Republican • IA

Since 2023

Ranking Member

Edward Markey

Democrat • MA

Since 2023

Committee Members (19)


AS Adam Schiff U.S. Senator	Democrat	CA	Member	2023
CC Christopher Coons U.S. Senator	Democrat	DE	Member	2023
CB Cory Booker U.S. Senator	Democrat	NJ	Member	2023
EM Edward Markey U.S. Senator	Democrat	MA	Ranking Member	2023
JR Jacky Rosen U.S. Senator	Democrat	NV	Member	2023
JR James Risch U.S. Senator	Republican	ID	Member	2023
JS Jeanne Shaheen U.S. Senator	Democrat	NH	Member	2023
JJ Jim Justice U.S. Senator	Republican	WV	Member	2023
JC John Curtis U.S. Senator	Republican	UT	Member	2023
JH John Hickenlooper U.S. Senator	Democrat	CO	Member	2023
JH Jon Husted U.S. Senator	Republican	OH	Member	2023
JE Joni Ernst U.S. Senator	Republican	IA	Chair	2023
JH Joshua Hawley U.S. Senator	Republican	MO	Member	2023
MC Maria Cantwell U.S. Senator	Democrat	WA	Member	2023
MH Mazie Hirono U.S. Senator	Democrat	HI	Member	2023
RP Rand Paul U.S. Senator	Republican	KY	Member	2023
TB Ted Budd U.S. Senator	Republican	NC	Member	2023
TS Tim Scott U.S. Senator	Republican	SC	Member	2023
TY Todd Young U.S. Senator	Republican	IN	Member	2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship do?: The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship has legislative jurisdiction over the Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA is an independent federal agency meant to assist and protect the interests of small businesses. The Committee is also responsible for studying and problems of American small business enterprises, and reporting back to the Senate.
Who chairs the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship?: Joni Ernst (Republican-IA) serves as the chairperson.
How many members are on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship?: The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship has 19 members from both parties.
How many subcommittees does the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship have?: The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship does not have subcommittees.