Hearing: Global Supply Chains and Small Business Trade Challenges

Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations (Committee on Small Business)

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 (10:00 AM)

2360 RHOB
Washington, D.C.
The Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations will hold a hybrid hearing titled: “Global Supply Chains and Small Business Trade Challenges.” The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Participating members can also join remotely via Zoom. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed many weaknesses in the global supply chains that small businesses rely on to provide goods and services. As the economy recovers, small firms and consumers alike face product shortages and transportation delays that can hinder a strong recovery. The hearing will allow Members to examine the issues causing disruptions, challenges small entities face in adjusting to the disruption, and steps Congress can take to strengthen supply chain resiliency.

Witnesses

Mr. Kevin Loe
Director of Customer Engagement, Redi-Rock International, Petoskey, MI

Added 10/18/2021 at 09:43 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/20/2021 at 12:38 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/20/2021 at 12:38 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/20/2021 at 12:38 PM

Mr. Chris O’Brien
Chief Commercial Officer, C.H. Robinson, Eden Prairie, MN

Added 10/18/2021 at 09:43 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/20/2021 at 12:38 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/20/2021 at 12:38 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/20/2021 at 12:38 PM

Ms. Christine Lantinen
President and Owner, Maud Borup Inc., Plymouth, MN

Added 10/18/2021 at 10:15 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/20/2021 at 12:38 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/20/2021 at 12:38 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/20/2021 at 12:38 PM

Mr. John “Chuck” Fowke
President, Homes by John C. Fowke Inc., Valrico, FL, on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders

Added 10/18/2021 at 09:43 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/20/2021 at 12:38 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/20/2021 at 12:38 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/20/2021 at 12:38 PM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Hearing: Witness List [PDF] Added 10/18/2021 at 09:43 AM

First Published: October 13, 2021 at 09:20 AM
Last Updated: October 20, 2021 at 12:38 PM