Biden agency subpoenaed for voter registration push in swing states.

The House Committee on Small Business recently took a bold step by subpoenaing the Small Business Administration over concerns of lack of transparency. Allegations have surfaced regarding efforts by the Biden administration to divert resources towards registering voters in a key swing state, Michigan. This move has raised questions about potential unconstitutionality and misuse of government agencies for political purposes.

The committee’s subpoena targeted SBA Chief of Staff Arthur Plews and his special adviser, Tyler Robinson, who failed to appear for scheduled interviews and refused to hand over related documents. This unprecedented action marks the first time in history that the committee has subpoenaed the agency.

In March, President Biden’s SBA announced a memorandum of understanding with the Michigan Department of State to promote civic engagement and voter registration in the state. Described as a “first-of-its-kind collaboration,” this partnership is set to run until January 1, 2036.

According to SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, this initiative aims to connect Michiganders to essential voter registration information, enabling more small business owners to exercise their right to vote. However, concerns have been raised about the potential political motives behind this partnership, given Michigan’s status as a crucial swing state in past elections.

Rep. Roger Williams expressed frustration over the lack of cooperation from the SBA officials and emphasized the need for transparency regarding the agency’s involvement in electioneering activities. The committee’s investigation aims to shed light on the collaboration between the SBA and Michigan for voter registration purposes.

The partnership entails the creation of a unique URL for voter registration, as well as in-person registration facilitation at SBA events. This aligns with the Biden administration’s broader efforts to expand voter access, as outlined in the 2021 executive order.

Michigan’s significance in the upcoming elections has heightened scrutiny on the SBA’s activities, particularly given the narrow margin by which Biden won the state in 2020. An analysis by the House Small Business Committee revealed a targeted approach in voter registration efforts, focusing on counties with high concentrations of key demographics favored by the DNC.

Furthermore, the committee noted a disproportionate increase in voter registrations in counties with large populations of young and Black voters, suggesting a strategic political agenda behind the SBA’s actions in Michigan.

Rep. Williams and other lawmakers have condemned what they perceive as an abuse of federal resources for political gain, accusing the Biden administration of using the SBA as a tool to boost Democratic voter turnout. The subpoenas issued by the committee aim to uncover the extent of these activities and hold those responsible to account.

Rep. Dan Meuser emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in uncovering any illegal electioneering tactics orchestrated by the administration. The controversy surrounding the SBA’s involvement in voter registration underscores broader concerns about the misuse of federal agencies for partisan purposes.

Critics have pointed to President Biden’s executive order directing federal agencies to collaborate with liberal organizations to mobilize voters as evidence of a systematic effort to sway elections in favor of the Democratic party. This pattern of leveraging government resources for political advantage has raised serious alarm among lawmakers and the public.

In a separate development, Mississippi’s Secretary of State Michael Watson recently voiced objections to federal voter registration efforts in state prisons, citing concerns about potential registration of ineligible individuals. This adds to the growing chorus of voices questioning the integrity and legality of federal electioneering tactics.