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Congressional Research Service
Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Apr 9, 2008
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Recognizes that small business plumbing contractors have benefited from the reduced regulatory burden provided as a result of passage of the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 and the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996.
Recognizes that the loan guarantee program under Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act administered by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration has provided access to capital for small business plumbing contractors.
Recognizes that approximately 80% of plumbing contractors around the country are small, family owned and run companies.
Recognizes these small firms account for a large percentage of our Nation's GDP, through sales, service, and repair.
Recognizes how small businesses in the plumbing industry are the leader in developing, and utilizing new innovative technologies which help improve and maintain the infrastructure our Nation depends on.
Supports the goals and ideals of National Plumbing Industry Week (April 27-May 3, 2008).
People & committees
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] · D–NY
Legislative record
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2092)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2092)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1082.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2092-2093)
Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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