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Economy

September 10, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, led by Ranking Member Gil Cisneros (D-CA), held a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors.” The hearing explored the decline in small business participation in the federal procurement system and the risks that Trump administration changes to federal acquisition rules pose to small firms. 
 

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August 1, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) introduced a bill, the SBIR Commercialization Improvement Act, that aims to create a better and more efficient environment for small businesses to transition their innovative technologies into successful products and services. This would foster small business growth, more effective contribution to our economy, and ensure our federal agencies have faster access to the innovation and technologies they need.

Issues: Congress Economy

July 18, 2025

WASHINGTON — Congressman Gil Cisneros (D-CA-31) and Congressman Brian Jack (R-GA-03) introduced a bill, the Small Business Administration (SBA) IT Modernization Reporting Act of 2025, that would enhance the SBA’s ability to develop, implement, and manage IT modernization projects while mitigating potential risks in order to better serve small businesses.

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July 3, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-31) released the following statement and voted no on House Republicans’ “One Big Ugly” Bill: 


June 13, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) led a letter to Administrator Kelly Loeffler, expressing strong opposition to her decision to relocate the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Regional Office out of Los Angeles. This move follows her previous announcement to move six other SBA Regional Offices out of major metropolitan areas with high concentration of small businesses.

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Rep. Cisneros questioning Admin. Loeffler
June 4, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-31) questioned Small Business Administrator (SBA) Kelly Loeffler on the SBA’s decision to relocate offices in large metropolitan areas including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Seattle.

 

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May 22, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-31) released the following statement and voted no on House Republicans’ “One Big Billionaire Bailout” Bill: 


April 25, 2025
Washington, DC – Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-31) led a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) calling for greater support for Southern California small businesses ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In addition to the Games, the Greater Los Angeles Area will host eight other major sporting events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl LXI, which will provide small businesses in the region a major potential economic boom. In order to ensure small businesses benefit from these major events, Rep.
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April 10, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr.
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April 8, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-31) used his time during the Joint House and Senate Full Small Business Committee to point out how President Trump’s tariffs have been especially harmful to American small businesses. Many American-based small companies rely significantly on trade for components used in manufacturing, finished goods, and agricultural products.
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