ROBERT HURT: “I think every member of this committee can agree that with millions of Americans out of work, our top focus in Congress…”

This committee has heard time and time again about the unintended consequences and negative impacts on the economy of Dodd-Frank and the Basel III capital requirements.

These critical investments allow our small businesses to innovate, expand their operations and create the jobs that our communities desperately need.

I think you--I hope you would agree that despite these efforts, community banks have been disproportionately affected.

If enacted, this legislation would help startups by allowing them to better market their securities and to take part in economic development events like demo days.