Howard Lutnick

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Small businesses account for nearly half of U.S. private-sector employment yet frequently cite regulatory compliance costs as a major burden. Which specific Commerce Department regulations are you reviewing for elimination or simplification, and what is your timeline for publishing the results of that review?

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which sits within the Commerce Department, provides weather forecasting, climate data, and fisheries management critical to millions of Americans. Do you support maintaining NOAA's scientific workforce and data infrastructure, and how will you ensure its public data services remain freely accessible?

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The Census Bureau's data collection underpins congressional apportionment, federal funding distribution, and business planning for communities nationwide. What steps are you taking to ensure the Bureau has sufficient resources, staffing, and political independence to conduct accurate and timely surveys including preparations for the 2030 decennial census?