Frequently Asked Questions

My question is not here, who do I call?

If your question is not answered above, please click here for information on how to contact the Committee directly.

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How do I contact the Committee?

Call 202.224.5175 or send a fax to 202.224.5619 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or send an e-mail to info@small-bus.senate.gov. For a list of Senators on the Committee, please click here. For a list Committee staff, please click here.

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Where can I get information about money and asistance for my small business?

The Committee has a list of Federal small businesss programs here. For more information on programs at the Small Business Administration (SBA) call 1-800-U-ASK-SBA, or visit www.SBA.gov.

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How do I submit testimony?

After testifying for an event, please submit all testimony for the official record within two weeks after the even by emialing it to the Chief Clerk at darla_ripchensky@sbc.senate.gov. If your testimony is later than that, it might not be included in the official record. Please be sure to include your name, title, and organization on the first page as well as the date and title of the hearing or roundtable that you participated in.

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How do I find out the status of small business legislation?

If you know the bill number, visit The Library of Congress and type it in -- for example, S.1375 (Senate) or H.R. 2802 (House). Otherwise, you can contact the Committee (see above). For a list of small business legislation that has been sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Landrieu, click here.

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I am a member of the media. Who should I contact?

Elle Ourso is the Press Secretary for the Majority. You can reach Elle at 202.224.5175. For a list of press releases and statements from Chair Mary Landrieu click here.

Matt Walker is the press contact for the Minority.  You can reach him at 202.224.7884.  For a list of press releases and statements from Ranking Member Olympia Snowe click here.

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