Standing committee · Senate · 119th Congress
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship has legislative jurisdiction over the Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA is an independent federal agency meant to assist and protect the interests of small businesses. The Committee is also responsible for studying and problems of American small business enterprises, and reporting back to the Senate.
Jurisdiction source: www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/jurisdiction
Members
19
Chaired by Joni K. Ernst
Current staff
37
419 alumni tracked
Bills referred
96
119th Congress
Subcommittees
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Chapter I
Members
19 on the committee · sorted by leadership, then party seniority
| Name | Role | Party | State | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJoni K. Ernst | Chairmajority | Republican | IA | 1 |
| RJames E. Risch | Membermajority | Republican | ID | 2 |
| RRand Paul | Membermajority | Republican | KY | 3 |
| RTim Scott | Membermajority | Republican | SC | 4 |
| RTodd C. Young | Membermajority | Republican | IN | 5 |
| RJosh Hawley | Membermajority | Republican | MO | 6 |
| RTed Budd | Membermajority | Republican | NC | 7 |
| RJohn R. Curtis | Membermajority | Republican | UT | 8 |
| RJames C. Justice II | Membermajority | Republican | WV | 9 |
| RJon Husted | Membermajority | Republican | OH | 10 |
| DEdward J. Markey | Ranking memberminority | Democrat | MA | 1 |
| DMaria Cantwell | Memberminority | Democrat | WA | 2 |
| DJeanne Shaheen | Memberminority | Democrat | NH | 3 |
| DCory A. Booker | Memberminority | Democrat | NJ | 4 |
| DChristopher A. Coons | Memberminority | Democrat | DE | 5 |
| DMazie K. Hirono | Memberminority | Democrat | HI | 6 |
| DJacky Rosen | Memberminority | Democrat | NV | 7 |
| DJohn W. Hickenlooper | Memberminority | Democrat | CO | 8 |
| DAdam B. Schiff | Memberminority | Democrat | CA | 9 |
Chapter II
Staff
37 current · 419 alumni on record
| Name | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Biondolillo | LAW CLERK | Jan 21, 2026 to Present |
| Margaret Palmer Brigham | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jan 16, 2026 to Present |
| Ellie S. Brown | LEGISLATIVE AIDE | Oct 1, 2023 to Present |
| Steve H. Chang | PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER | Apr 1, 2025 to Present |
| Chloe M. Clemenson | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2025 to Present |
| Sheila A. Cole | SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR | Jan 1, 2025 to Present |
| Kathryn F. Eden | CHIEF CLERK | Dec 19, 2014 to Present |
| Roland R. Foster | SENIOR ADVISOR | Jan 1, 2023 to Present |
| Lisa M. Goeas | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jan 1, 2023 to Present |
| Abigail S. Goldring | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | Apr 7, 2025 to Present |
| John Halter | OVERSIGHT COUNSEL | Feb 23, 2026 to Present |
| Sloan P. Hamill | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Feb 2, 2026 to Present |
| Justin E. Harned | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Jan 27, 2026 to Present |
| Riley M. Jergens | OPERATIONS MANAGER | Oct 1, 2025 to Present |
| Riley M. Jergens | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Jul 28, 2025 to Present |
| Sujin Kim | PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER | Oct 1, 2023 to Present |
| Alexander S. Koenig | LEGISLATIVE AIDE | Apr 28, 2025 to Present |
| Zachary A. Kraft | PRESS SECRETARY | Sep 30, 2024 to Present |
| Nikhil P. Malhotra | PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER | Oct 1, 2025 to Present |
| Michael T. Massiwer | SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Mar 1, 2025 to Present |
| Sean H. Moore | DEMOCRATIC STAFF DIRECTOR | Dec 12, 2016 to Present |
| Alexandria Palmer-Sullivan | SENIOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER | Apr 1, 2024 to Present |
| Shivani S. Pampati | POLICY DIRECTOR | Oct 1, 2024 to Present |
| Jacob D. Press | GENERAL COUNSEL | Oct 1, 2022 to Present |
| Devon A. Redfield | SENIOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER | Apr 1, 2024 to Present |
| Samantha Danielle Scoca | DEPUTY STAFF DIRECTOR | Oct 1, 2025 to Present |
| Griffin A. Stankus | SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR | Sep 16, 2025 to Present |
| Joseph Adam Tutino | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Apr 7, 2025 to Present |
| Samuel Leigh Umidi | DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY | Oct 1, 2025 to Present |
| Will D. Waguespack | COUNSEL | Apr 1, 2025 to Present |
| Demarcus L. Walker | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Oct 1, 2022 to Present |
| Meredith D. West | STAFF DIRECTOR | Oct 1, 2019 to Present |
| Alison D. Whitaker | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Oct 1, 2025 to Present |
Interns
| Name | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Ann E. Cronin | INTERN | Jan 27, 2026 to Present |
| Sachin Hosmane | INTERN | Jan 12, 2026 to Present |
| Mary Rose Z. Miro | INTERN | Jan 27, 2026 to Present |
| Alejandro Rangel | INTERN | Jan 5, 2026 to Present |
Alumni
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| Name | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Clermon E. Acklin III | SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR | Feb 2, 2015 to Aug 5, 2016 |
| Christina G. Aizcorbe | COUNSEL | May 13, 2013 to Jan 2, 2015 |
| Sarah A. Alexcee | STAFF ASSISTANT | May 20, 2021 to May 31, 2021 |
| Harry P. Anastopulos | PROFESSIONAL STAFF | Oct 1, 2015 to Jul 7, 2017 |
| Harry P. Anastopulos | LEGAL ANALYST | Feb 11, 2015 to Sep 30, 2015 |
| Jonathan Arias | SENIOR DEFENSE POLICY ADVISOR | Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2021 |
| Christopher K. Averill | PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER | Apr 1, 2011 to Dec 12, 2011 |
| Elissa Rose Axelrod | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Oct 1, 2023 to Aug 1, 2025 |
| Elissa Rose Axelrod | STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2023 |
| Zakir A. Baig | MAJORITY STAFF DIRECTOR | Jan 8, 2015 to Oct 3, 2015 |
| Ximena Alexandra Barreto | EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR | Apr 1, 2022 to Jan 23, 2023 |
| Ximena Alexandra Barreto-Rice | EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR | Mar 16, 2022 to Mar 31, 2022 |
| Sean S. Bartlett | SENIOR PRESS AND POLICY ADVISOR | Mar 16, 2018 to Oct 11, 2018 |
| Julia A. Bartusek | PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER | Apr 1, 2022 to Feb 24, 2023 |
| Julia A. Bartusek | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jul 3, 2021 to Mar 31, 2022 |
| Wilson C. Beaver | POLICY ADVISOR | Jan 18, 2022 to Feb 17, 2023 |
| Elizabeth A. Bell | POLICY DIRECTOR AND TAX COUNSEL | Mar 12, 2018 to Feb 22, 2019 |
| Renee C. Bender | SENIOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER | Apr 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020 |
| Renee C. Bender | PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER | Feb 6, 2017 to Mar 31, 2019 |
| Jackson S. Berryman | PRESS ASSISTANT | Apr 22, 2022 to Jan 15, 2023 |
| Will A. Garrity Binger | SMALL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC POLICY ADVISOR | Oct 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024 |
| Lucas J. Bolar | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR FROM JAN. 8 TO FEB. 15 AND FROM FEB. 25 TO | Oct 1, 2014 to Mar 31, 2015 |
| Rachel Bourgeois | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Mar 17, 2015 to Jan 4, 2016 |
| Emery Boyer | STAFF ASSISTANT | Aug 9, 2016 to Jan 3, 2017 |
| Rosa S. Braceras | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Jul 10, 2023 to Sep 13, 2024 |
| Charles E. Brittingham | MAJORITY SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR | Jan 8, 2015 to Feb 29, 2016 |
| Ellie S. Brown | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2023 |
| Ellie S. Brown | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jan 3, 2023 to Mar 31, 2023 |
| Caroline L. Bruckner | CHIEF COUNSEL | Apr 1, 2013 to Mar 23, 2014 |
| Caroline L. Bruckner | GENERAL COUNSEL | Apr 1, 2011 to Mar 31, 2013 |
| Krystal J. Brumfield | TAX COUNSEL | Apr 1, 2011 to Apr 18, 2014 |
| Rachel M. Burkett | DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING | Jan 12, 2017 to Apr 19, 2017 |
| Kristen A. Bushnell | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | May 7, 2012 to Aug 7, 2013 |
| Jane L. Campbell | SENIOR ADVISOR | Apr 1, 2014 to Nov 7, 2014 |
| Jane L. Campbell | STAFF DIRECTOR | Jan 15, 2013 to Mar 31, 2014 |
| Richard Alvin Carbo | PRESS SECRETARY | Apr 1, 2011 to Jun 26, 2011 |
| Steve H. Chang | POLICY ADVISOR | Oct 1, 2023 to Mar 31, 2025 |
| Steve H. Chang | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 17, 2023 to Sep 30, 2023 |
| Chloe M. Clemenson | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Aug 23, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025 |
| Corey Elizabeth Cooke | DEPUTY STAFF DIRECTOR AND CHIEF COUNSEL | Oct 1, 2025 to Feb 5, 2026 |
| Corey Elizabeth Cooke | DEPUTY STAFF DIRECTOR AND CHEIF COUNSEL | Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025 |
| Corey Elizabeth Cooke | CHIEF COUNSEL | May 28, 2024 to Sep 30, 2024 |
| Corey Elizabeth Cooke | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Sep 1, 2011 to May 1, 2012 |
| Kelsey C. Cooper | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Nov 1, 2021 to Jan 24, 2023 |
| Edward J. Cormier III | SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR | Apr 1, 2015 to Jan 11, 2017 |
| Edward J. Cormier III | MAJORITY PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER | Jan 8, 2015 to Mar 31, 2015 |
| Donald R. Cravins | STAFF DIRECTOR | Apr 1, 2011 to Jan 14, 2013 |
| Tara J. Crumb | STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2011 to Feb 28, 2013 |
| Alexandra L. Curd | SPECIAL ASSISTANT | Jan 23, 2017 to Apr 14, 2017 |
| Amy W. Daiger | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER | Sep 1, 2018 to Oct 15, 2023 |
Alumni interns
| Name | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Brett J. Abbott | INTERN | May 24, 2021 to Aug 2, 2021 |
| Grace V Augustine | INTERN | Jun 3, 2024 to Aug 8, 2024 |
| Elissa Rose Axelrod | INTERN | Jan 23, 2023 to Mar 31, 2023 |
| Alexandra L. Bell | DEMOCRATIC INTERN | Aug 22, 2011 to May 15, 2012 |
| Elizabeth A. Bender | INTERN | Jan 8, 2018 to May 25, 2018 |
| Frances Black | INTERN | Jul 25, 2018 to Aug 22, 2018 |
| Marcus W. Black | INTERN | May 13, 2019 to Jun 28, 2019 |
| Delanie G. Blubaugh | INTERN | Jun 17, 2019 to Aug 2, 2019 |
| Natalie N. Brown | REPUBLICAN INTERN | May 16, 2011 to Aug 12, 2011 |
| Jared Bulla | INTERN | Jan 24, 2018 to May 4, 2018 |
| Benjamin Alan Carme | INTERN | Sep 23, 2022 to Dec 21, 2022 |
| Michaela B. Carroll | INTERN | Sep 2, 2025 to Nov 26, 2025 |
| Madeline J. Cason | INTERN | May 28, 2024 to Aug 9, 2024 |
| Emma G. Chaiken | REPUBLICAN INTERN | Aug 29, 2011 to Dec 16, 2011 |
| Sunjay Chawla | INTERN | Sep 3, 2024 to Dec 12, 2024 |
| Sarmat Chowdhury | INTERN | Aug 22, 2017 to Dec 21, 2017 |
| Blayne T. Clegg-Swann | INTERN | Jan 9, 2020 to May 8, 2020 |
| Charlie Demuth | INTERN | May 30, 2018 to Aug 10, 2018 |
| Keimon Marque Dixson | INTERN | May 12, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025 |
| Brian T. Dollard | DEMOCRATIC INTERN | Jun 28, 2011 to Jun 30, 2011 |
| Nicholas A. Elliot | INTERN | Jan 6, 2020 to May 8, 2020 |
| Andrew Fathman | INTERN | Aug 22, 2017 to Dec 16, 2017 |
| Ethan J. Flakne | INTERN | Jan 17, 2024 to May 24, 2024 |
| Jonathan R. Fonti | INTERN | Mar 8, 2017 to Apr 28, 2017 |
| Joshua K. Fournier | INTERN | Sep 9, 2024 to Dec 13, 2024 |
| Chase B. French | INTERN | Nov 1, 2021 to Nov 30, 2021 |
| Tyler Fruge | INTERN (MAJORITY) | Apr 1, 2011 to May 12, 2011 |
| Anthony A. Gemma | INTERN | Sep 6, 2023 to Dec 29, 2023 |
| David J. Gerrish | REPUBLICAN INTERN | May 23, 2011 to Aug 12, 2011 |
| Grant A. Goerke | INTERN | Aug 28, 2019 to Dec 13, 2019 |
| Nika Gogishvili-Matthews | INTERN | Sep 6, 2022 to Dec 5, 2022 |
| Zack N. Goodman | INTERN | Sep 12, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dakota S. Gordon | INTERN | Jan 5, 2026 to Mar 23, 2026 |
| Maxwell D. Grant | INTERN | May 19, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025 |
| Olivia S. Hankins | INTERN | Jul 1, 2024 to Aug 20, 2024 |
| Justin E. Harned | INTERN | Jan 8, 2024 to Mar 31, 2024 |
| Christina Harper | DEMOCRATIC INTERN | Jul 20, 2011 to Jul 22, 2011 |
| Janathan R. Harris | INTERN | Jun 8, 2020 to Aug 7, 2020 |
| Silas I Harris | INTERN | Jan 22, 2024 to Apr 26, 2024 |
| Kevin C. Henwood | INTERN | May 22, 2017 to Aug 25, 2017 |
| Amaris B. Hester | INTERN | Jun 8, 2020 to Aug 7, 2020 |
| Erin J. Heuring | INTERN | Jun 3, 2013 to Aug 2, 2013 |
| Grace A. Hogue | INTERN | Jan 8, 2024 to May 10, 2024 |
| William D. Hohlt | INTERN | Aug 5, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024 |
| Sadie C. Howard | INTERN | May 19, 2025 to Aug 1, 2025 |
| Christopher Howd | MAJORITY INTERN | Jan 15, 2019 to Jun 5, 2019 |
| Jody M. James | REPUBLICAN INTERN | May 16, 2011 to Aug 11, 2011 |
| Christina N. Jones | DEMOCRATIC INTERN | Sep 6, 2011 to Sep 30, 2011 |
| Rhiley Suzanne Jones | INTERN | May 23, 2023 to Jul 1, 2023 |
| John M. Keblish | INTERN | Jan 13, 2025 to May 7, 2025 |
| Caton C. Knopf | INTERN | Jan 9, 2023 to May 4, 2023 |
| Alexis N. Kramer | INTERN | Aug 26, 2019 to Dec 13, 2019 |
| Emily Kuhlmann | INTERN | Sep 2, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025 |
| Stephanie Grace Lascasas | INTERN | Jul 5, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023 |
| Flynn Lavrar | INTERN | Jun 3, 2019 to Aug 19, 2019 |
| Justin R. Lavriviere | INTERN | Nov 10, 2021 to May 13, 2022 |
| Zahava M. Van Leeuwen | INTERN | Jun 3, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025 |
| Rose M. Lewis | INTERN | Jun 3, 2019 to Aug 23, 2019 |
| Isabella F. Lobianco | INTERN | Jun 2, 2025 to Aug 1, 2025 |
| Brett S. Logsdon | INTERN | May 16, 2022 to Aug 5, 2022 |
| Elizabeth Sean Lyons | INTERN | Jul 1, 2019 to Aug 16, 2019 |
| Nikhil P. Malhotra | INTERN | Jun 26, 2023 to Aug 18, 2023 |
| Sean B. Mathias | INTERN | Jul 22, 2022 to Jul 31, 2022 |
| Daniel Matthews | INTERN | Jun 19, 2017 to Aug 11, 2017 |
| Katherine M. Mayer | INTERN | Jul 21, 2021 to Aug 16, 2021 |
| Latroy D. Mayes | INTERN | Jan 7, 2020 to Jan 15, 2020 |
| Samuel R. Maynes | INTERN | Jan 17, 2024 to May 24, 2024 |
| Esther E. McGuire | INTERN | May 24, 2021 to Aug 13, 2021 |
| Joshua J. Metz | INTERN | Jul 22, 2022 to Jul 31, 2022 |
| Michael J. Meyer | INTERN | Aug 28, 2018 to Dec 17, 2018 |
| Lauren N. Mingolelli | INTERN | Jun 3, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025 |
| Molly C. Moon | INTERN | Sep 3, 2024 to Sep 30, 2024 |
| Kevin A. Morales | INTERN | Jun 22, 2022 to Jul 8, 2022 |
| Lucas N. Morreale | INTERN | Jun 15, 2020 to Sep 30, 2020 |
| Lura R. Morton | INTERN | May 29, 2018 to Aug 3, 2018 |
| Sean T. Murphy | REPUBLICAN INTERN | Jun 10, 2013 to Aug 2, 2013 |
| Nicholas L. Nachtman | INTERN | Sep 9, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025 |
| Pehr M. Nilson | INTERN | Aug 20, 2018 to Dec 21, 2018 |
| Harrison W. Oehler | INTERN | May 22, 2023 to Aug 4, 2023 |
| Michele N. Okoh-Bernis | DEMOCRATIC INTERN | Jul 11, 2011 to Aug 5, 2011 |
| Michael Joseph Ortega | INTERN | Sep 23, 2022 to Dec 21, 2022 |
| Nadim Oubenali | INTERN | Jun 22, 2022 to Jul 8, 2022 |
| Samuel Forbes Patterson | INTERN | Jul 5, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023 |
| Katie E. Pistner | INTERN | Apr 7, 2022 to May 7, 2022 |
| Isabella S. Quidgley | INTERN | Jun 3, 2024 to Aug 9, 2024 |
| Katie Rock | INTERN | May 16, 2022 to Aug 12, 2022 |
| Hannah M. Rosa | INTERN | Jun 15, 2020 to Dec 18, 2020 |
| Harry W. Rothstein | INTERN | Jun 15, 2020 to Dec 18, 2020 |
| Melanie A. Scala | INTERN | Mar 1, 2012 to May 31, 2012 |
| Samantha Danielle Scoca | INTERN | Jun 5, 2017 to Aug 15, 2017 |
| Sagar Sharma | INTERN | Aug 22, 2017 to Dec 6, 2017 |
| Paul J. Sheehan | INTERN | Jun 5, 2023 to Aug 4, 2023 |
| Grace Siehler | INTERN | Jan 17, 2023 to May 19, 2023 |
| Olivia Simmons | INTERN | May 28, 2019 to Jul 12, 2019 |
| James A. Simpson | INTERN | Feb 15, 2012 to Mar 31, 2012 |
| Jacquelyn Pepin Slade | INTERN | May 23, 2023 to Jul 1, 2023 |
| Francesca F. Sloane | INTERN | Jan 27, 2025 to May 2, 2025 |
| Eleanor C. Small | INTERN | Sep 10, 2024 to Dec 6, 2024 |
| Margaret A. Smith | INTERN | Oct 28, 2019 to Apr 30, 2020 |
| Reid C. Sprague | INTERN | Jun 12, 2023 to Jun 23, 2023 |
| Lindsey M. Tait | INTERN | May 29, 2018 to Aug 3, 2018 |
| Ian M. Takes | INTERN | Jun 3, 2024 to Aug 2, 2024 |
| Phillip A. Todd | INTERN | Feb 11, 2019 to Mar 31, 2019 |
| Sonya C. Townsend | INTERN | Sep 9, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025 |
| Rebekah H. Trice | REPUBLICAN INTERN | Sep 9, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 |
| Caroline N. Tyler | INTERN | Jan 8, 2025 to Mar 31, 2025 |
| Samuel Leigh Umidi | INTERN | Sep 11, 2023 to Sep 30, 2023 |
| Thomas P. Unger | INTERN | May 22, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023 |
| Neha A. Valmiki | INTERN | Sep 23, 2020 to Oct 22, 2020 |
| Grace E. Versaggi | INTERN | May 20, 2024 to Dec 6, 2024 |
| Phonesavanh Sarah Vetsmany | REPUBLICAN INTERN | Jun 13, 2014 to Aug 2, 2014 |
| Christine M. Villarreal | INTERN | Sep 10, 2012 to Dec 7, 2012 |
| Colleen M. Vogler | INTERN | Jun 16, 2025 to Jul 11, 2025 |
| Demarcus L. Walker | INTERN | Sep 23, 2020 to Sep 30, 2020 |
| Anna Weckmuller | INTERN | Aug 28, 2019 to Dec 13, 2019 |
| Emily N. Welch | INTERN | Jan 16, 2020 to May 8, 2020 |
| Christopher E. Wiggins | INTERN | Jun 24, 2019 to Aug 9, 2019 |
| Justin M. Witt | INTERN | May 24, 2021 to Aug 13, 2021 |
| Christopher T. Wyatt | INTERN | May 16, 2022 to Aug 12, 2022 |
| Eyasu Yirdaw | INTERN | Jan 8, 2018 to May 16, 2018 |
| Judy Zhou | INTERN | Jul 21, 2021 to Aug 16, 2021 |
Chapter III
Bills referred
Showing 25 of 96 most-recent bills referred to this committee