Committee on Small Business — Oversight on Economic Impacts of Federal Immigration Policy Changes (May 6, 2026)
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The New York City Council Committee on Small Business met on May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Hearing Room 2 (250 Broadway, 8th Floor) chaired by Shanel Thomas-Henry. The committee held a joint oversight hearing (T2026-1545) with the Committee on Immigration on the economic impacts of federal immigration policy changes. Roll call recorded members present and other council members in attendance. The oversight was held and subsequently filed by the committee.
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- Held oversight hearing T2026-1545: "Economic Impacts of Federal Immigration Policy Changes" (joint with the Committee on Immigration).
- The Oversight (T2026-1545) was filed by the Committee.
- Roll call recorded in the minutes: Present — Thomas-Henry, Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Maloney, Morano and Salaam; Parental — Santosuosso. Other Council Members attending — Encarnación, Avilés, Brewer, Hanks, Joseph and Krishnan.
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Committee on Small Business
Jointly with the Committee on Immigration.
Agenda
- Oversight - Economic Impacts of Federal Immigration Policy Changes.
- Jointly with the Committee on Immigration
- Roll Call
- Agenda Item
- Oversight - Economic Impacts of Federal Immigration Policy Changes.
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