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Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of April 20th

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Weekly activity notice of April 20, 2026 from the House Committee on Small Business for a full committee hearing, "Independent Work, Real Opportunity: The Gig Economy and the Future of Entrepreneurship," on Tuesday, April 21st at 10:00 AM ET in the Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building, to examine how the gig economy expands entrepreneurship. Witnesses listed are Ms. Kristin Sharp of the Flex Association, Ms. Lisa Alvarez Acevedo of Joyce Florist Dallas, Ms. Elaine Buxton of Confero Inc. and Ms. Rosa Thurnher of Aztec Travel Inc dba El Ponce, on behalf of The Independent Restaurant Coalition.

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Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of April 20th

April 20, 2026

FULL COMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled “Independent Work, Real Opportunity: The Gig Economy and the Future of Entrepreneurship.” The purpose of this hearing is to examine how the gig economy expands entrepreneurship and supports small business growth.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, April 21st at 10:00 AM ET

LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

WITNESSES:

Ms. Kristin Sharp

Chief Executive Officer

Flex Association

Ms. Lisa Alvarez Acevedo

President

Joyce Florist Dallas

Ms. Elaine Buxton

President & Chief Executive Officer

Confero Inc.

Ms. Rosa Thurnher

Owner

Aztec Travel Inc dba El Ponce, on behalf of The Independent Restaurant Coalition

TO ATTEND OR WATCH: This committee hearing is open to the public and can be viewed online on the Committee’s YouTube channel.

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