In the month of March, inflation returned as a leading issue for small business owners, as it remains persistently elevated above the Federal Reserve’s target while the labor market has consistently outperformed expectations. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, released earlier this month, showed the inflation rate is currently sitting at 3.2 percent year over year, up from last month and higher ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its April hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Tax Day: Exploring the Adverse Effects of High Taxes and a Complex Tax Code” Date & Time: Wednesday, April 10th at 10:00 AM ET Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access: “Exploring SBA Programs: Revi... Read More »
LETTER - The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Chair Lina Khan of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the FTC's new proposed rule that would ban non-compete clauses in employment contracts. March 14, 2024 Read the full letter here. Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Reps. Meuser (R-PA), Ellzey (R-TX), and Bean (R-FL), wrote to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan regarding a new proposed rule from the FTC that would ban non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Chairman Williams issued the following statement. “Time and time ... Read More »
LETTER - The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Acting Labor Secretary Su and Assistant Secretary Parker expressing concern regarding the Department of Labor's (DOL) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) practices relating to the Regulatory Flexibility Act. March 13, 2024 Read the full letter here. Read More »
LETTER - The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Reagan expressing concern regarding the EPA's practices relating to the Regulatory Flexibility Act. March 13, 2024 Read the full letter here. Read More »
LETTER - The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressing concern regarding the DOE's practices relating to the Regulatory Flexibility Act. March 13, 2024 Read the full letter here. Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, penned follow up letters to the Department of Energy (DOE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Department of Labor (DOL) reiterating requests to see all communications surrounding various rulemaking by each agency. Chairman Williams issued the following statement. “Since ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations is holding a hearing titled “Navigating Regulations: Alternative Pathways to Investing in Small Businesses.” Subcommittee Chairman Van Duyne’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing, which will highlight how small businesses ac... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations led a hearing titled “Navigating Regulations: Alternative Pathways to Investing in Small Businesses.” Subcommittee Chairman Van Duyne issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “I appreciated the witnesses who joined us today and confir... Read More »
SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations will hold a hearing titled “Navigating Regulations: Alternative Pathways to Investing in Small Businesses.” In this hearing, Members will hear from witnesses regarding different avenues of investment in our nation’s small businesses. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 12th at 10:00 AM ... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Reducing Mismanagement: GAO Recommendations for Improving the SBA.” Chairman Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on examining the Government Accountability Office’s recommendations for reducing mismanagement at the SBA. I’d like to... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Reducing Mismanagement: GAO Recommendations for Improving the SBA.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “Today’s hearing with representatives from the Government Accountability Office was very informative,” said Chairman Williams. “When issues are iden... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three small business bills favorably out of the chamber. H.R. 5426, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to provide a link to resources for submitting reports on suspected fraud relating to certain COVID-19 loans – sponsored by Reps. Van Duyne (TX-24) and Landsman (OH-01). · This bill requires the Admin... Read More »
LETTER - The House Committee on Small Business wrote to President Biden and Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressing concern regarding the DOE's decision to indefinitely pause export approvals for newly constructed Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) export terminals.. February 28, 2024 Read the full letter here. Read More »