Economy and Jobs

In a hearing with the House Small Business Committee today, Rep. Celeste Maloy questioned SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman about the lack of responsiveness from the Small Business Administration as Utah tries to partner with them to help small businesses in the state thrive.    Rep. Maloy: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Administrator Guzman, thanks for being here. You've heard… Read more »

Although I am not a woman small business owner, I have certainly learned what it is like to face big challenges in my career and life. I think I can relate to how many women in small business must feel when they’re building everything from the ground up: like David throwing pebbles at Goliath. Women starting small businesses are often up against big names and deep pockets. They face… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed The WOSB Integrity Act of 2024 introduced by Representatives Celeste Maloy (R-UT) and Hillary Scholten (D-MI). This bipartisan bill would ensure federal contracting dollars intended for women-owned small businesses (WOSBs) are awarded to those firms that meet the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) small business size… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy applauded the passage of the WOSB Integrity Act of 2024 through the House Committee on Small Business.   “This critical piece of legislation will ensure that only true, small businesses owned by women can access the full benefits of the WOSB contracting program,” said Rep. Maloy. “I’m grateful to my colleagues on the House… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT) and Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI), members of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced The WOSB Integrity Act of 2024. This bill would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) and third-party, certifying entities to take reasonable action to verify that women-owned small businesses meet the SBA’s small business size… Read more »