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Chairman Williams' Statement on the End of Government Shutdown

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) released the following statement on the House passage of a continuing resolution that extends federal funding through January and ends the government shutdown. “The end of the Democrat Shutdown is welcome news for America’s 36 million small businesses,” said Chairman Williams. “Each day of gridlock cost…

Chairman Williams and Rep. Ellzey Op-Ed: Main Street Is The New Front Line For American Strength

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the following Op-Ed by Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, and Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-TX) appeared in Stars and Stripes. “America’s veterans don’t stop serving when they come home; they find a new mission. For many, that mission is on Main Street. This Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who traded their…

Chairman Williams Op-Ed: Every Five Minutes, Democrats Fail Main Street

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following Op-Ed by Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, appeared in the Washington Reporter this week. “Somewhere in America, a small business owner is checking their email, waiting for an approval for their loan that is not coming. Another is checking their payroll, trying to decide if they can make it another day…

ICYMI: Chairman Williams on the Impact of the Schumer Shutdown on Main Street

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, joined House Republican Leadership and SBA Administrator Loeffler to discuss how Main Street America is suffering because Chuck Schumer and the Democrat Party are holding the government hostage. …

Chairman Williams' Statement on Government Shutdown

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) released the following statement after the federal government lapsed in funding: “The House Committee on Small Business had planned a full October agenda to strengthen Main Street, yet with government funding at a standstill, America’s 36 million small businesses will pay the price,” said Chairman…

House Small Business and Science Committee React to Imminent Lapse of SBIR/STTR Programs

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Washington, D.C. – House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX), Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX), and Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) issued the following statement as the SBIR and STTR programs are set to expire at midnight: “We are disappointed that the Senate failed to…

ICYMI: House Committee on Small Business Hosts Content Creators

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing examining the rise of content creators as entrepreneurs and the obstacles they face as the next generation of entrepreneurs. In Case You Missed It: “INTERVIEW: The Small Business Committee brought creators to Congress. Here are their messages." Washington Reporter Matthew Foldi September 24, 2025…

Chairman Williams: “Pathway to Capital: Streaming Success: Small Businesses in the Age of Digital Influence”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Streaming Success: Small Businesses in the Age of Digital Influence.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing titled Streaming Success: Small Business in the Age of Digital Influence. Today, we will examine one of the fastest-growing…

Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on the Impact of the Content Creator Economy

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled “Streaming Success: Small Businesses in the Age of Digital Influence” to highlight the rise of content creators as entrepreneurs and examine the barriers and challenges they face. “Content creators are more than just entertainers,” said Chairman Williams.…

Chairman Williams: “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America.” I want to thank our witness, Thomas…