WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its July hearing schedule. Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee Hearing: “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors” Date & Time: Tuesday, July 8th at 1:30 PM ET Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Full Committee Hearing: “A Voice for Small Business: How ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following Op-Ed by Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, appeared in Newsweek today. “When I took over my family's car dealership more than 50 years ago, I, like every small business owner in this country, took a risk. I hired employees, stocked inventory I hoped would sell, and prayed every night I could make payroll, keep the... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled, “Securing America's Mineral Future: Unlocking the Economic Value Beneath Our Feet” to examine the economic potential of harnessing domestic rare earth minerals and the opportunities they present for American small businesses. “America relies on small business innov... Read More »
FULL COMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled “Securing America’s Mineral Future: Unlocking the Economic Value Beneath Our Feet.” The purpose of this hearing is to examine the economic potential of harnessing domestic rare earth minerals and the opportunities they present for American small businesses. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, June 24th at 10:00 AM ET LOC... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, June 24, the House Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee hearing titled “Securing America’s Mineral Future: Unlocking the Economic Value Beneath Our Feet.” This hearing will examine the economic potential of harnessing domestic rare earth minerals and the opportunities they present for small businesses. In Case You Missed It: “House hearing will feat... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last Congress, the House Committee on Small Business launched an in-depth investigation into the Biden Administration’s abuse of taxpayer dollars to restrict the free speech of small businesses. Last week—as a result of the investigation—Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX), introduced the Protect the First Amendment Act, which would restrict federal funding to companies that suppress... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced the Protect the First Amendment Act, which would end the ability of the federal government to circumvent the first amendment by restricting funding to companies that suppress the lawful speech of American citizens and business owners, under the guise of misinformation. This l... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Brian Jack (R-GA), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, held a hearing titled, “Beyond the Ballpark: The Role of Minor League Baseball in Economic Growth” to examine how minor league baseball contributes to community development and economic growth. “I am honored to convene yesterday’s bipa... Read More »
SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development will hold a hearing titled “Beyond the Ballpark: The Role of Minor League Baseball in Economic Growth.” The purpose of this hearing is to examine how minor league sports contribute to local community development and economic growth. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, June 10th ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, three bills from the House Committee on Small Business passed favorably out of the House. This legislation will codify actions taken by President Trump and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Loeffler to promote small business growth. Quote Attributable to Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business: “For the past... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access is holding a hearing titled “Investing in America: How Private Equity Empowers Main Street.” Subcommittee Chair Beth Van Duyne’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “Investing in America: How Private Equity Empowers Main Street.” First, I want... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Chair of the Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access, held a hearing titled “Investing in America: How Private Equity Empowers Main Street” to examine the role private equity investments play in fueling small business growth. "Today's hearing about how private equity is playing an increasingly valuable r... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full House Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Budgeting for Growth: Testimony from SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler.” The purpose of this hearing was to hear from Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler to understand how President Trump’s proposed budget will support the SBA in serving Main Street Amer... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Budgeting for Growth: Testimony from SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “Budgeting for Growth: Testimony from the Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler.” I am very excited to... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven small business bills under suspension favorably out of the chamber. Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement on the legislation. “Committee Members on both sides of the aisle are working together to ensure that the federal government works for American small businesses, not against,” said Chairman William... Read More »