I'm excited! My congressman is on the Small Business Committee in congress, and I went to visit with him a few weeks ago. The meeting went well, and I've kept up with him through his legislative director via email.
Well, they contacted me and asked me if I'd like to come to DC and testify before the Small Business Committee when they have their hearing! :D Waxman has canceled the hearing three times previously, but I'm optimistic that they'll be able to get a hearing.
I'm going to talk about my business and how the law as-is will put me out of business. I'm going to talk about my testing costs for phthalates and lead, and how the materials I use for my toys are not known to have either of those things in them.
I'm excited about this opportunity, and curious to see what kinds of doors this opens for me personally and professionally.
If you were testifying, what would you say to the committee? I want to take some ideas from vendors here as examples of the tens of thousands of businesses this will affect if left as-is.
