The Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs (CLA) aims to advance SBA’s legislative priorities in the U.S. Congress, promoting the growth and resilience of American small businesses.
About our office
CLA serves as SBA’s principal point of contact with the U.S. Congress. The office facilitates all legislative activity and interfaces with Congress on all matters related to SBA, including:
- Review of legislation
- Coordination of SBA’s formal policy positions
- Technical assistance to Congress
- Constituent casework
- Legislative inquiries
- Program briefings
- Coordination of agency appearances at Congressional hearings and testimony
Leadership
- Robby Wehagen, Associate Administrator
- Jonathan Collins, Deputy Associate Administrator & Legislative Counsel
- Andy Ho, Deputy Associate Administrator (Senate)
Resources
Congressional casework inquiries
Inquiries should be sent to clainquiry@sba.gov.
Please be sure to include:
- A Privacy Release form (signed and dated – no more than 6 months old)
- The relevant SBA program and/or loan number
- What is being asked of the agency
Note: If a COVID EIDL has been referred to Treasury, you can find out more from the Bureau of the Fiscal Service.
Reports
Contact us
Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs
409 3rd St. SW
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202-205-6700
Email: CLAInquiry@sba.gov