FULL COMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America.” The purpose of this hearing is to examine the role of government back lending programs offered by the Small Business Administration. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 16th at 10:00 AM ET LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5100 under suspension favorably out of the chamber. Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement on the legislation. “Today’s vote is a victory for America’s small businesses and the future of innovation,” said Chairman Williams. “The SBIR and STTR programs are essential to keeping our economy competitive, an... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Nick LaLota (R-NY), Chair of the Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, held a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors” to discuss how to expand opportunities and remove barriers for small businesses to compete for government contracts. “Small businesses are the backbone of ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure is holding a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors.” Subcommittee Chairman Nick LaLota’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Small businesses are the economic engine of America. They make up 99% of businesses in this cou... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where the one bill considered was passed by the Committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s markup. “For over forty years, the SBIR and STTR programs have provided small businesses with access to the valuable resources that allow... Read More »
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee markup on one bill. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 9th at 10:30 AM ET LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building LEGISLATION TO BE MARKED UP: H.R. 5100 – To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes TO ATTEND OR WATCH: This committee markup is open to the public and can be vi... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its updated September Committee schedule. Full Committee Markup Date & Time: Tuesday, September 9th at 10:30 AM ET Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee Hearing: “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors” Date & Time: W... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing titled, “Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses.” I want to begin by thanking our witnes... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced legislation that will extend the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, set to expire on September 30, 2025, for one year. This extension preserves continuity for small businesses that drive American innovation as... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled, “Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses” to examine how expanding access to broadband in rural areas can help small businesses overcome barriers and achieve economic success. “Rural entrepreneurs cannot compete on a level pl... Read More »
FULL COMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled “Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses.” The purpose of this hearing is to examine how expanding broadband access can drive economic growth and create new opportunities for rural small businesses. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 AM ET LOCATION: Hearin... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its updated September Committee schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses” · Date & Time: Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 AM ET · Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee Hearing: “Leveling... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its September Committee schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses” Date & Time: Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 AM ET Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee Hearing: “Leveling the Playing... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) introduced the House version of the Investing in National Next-Generation Opportunities for Venture Acceleration and Technological Excellence (INNOVATE) Act. This legislation largely mirrors the version of the INNOVATE Act introduced by Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chairwoman Joni Erns... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced the House version of the Investing in National Next-Generation Opportunities for Venture Acceleration and Technological Excellence (INNOVATE) Act. This legislation reauthorizes and strengthens the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer... Read More »
