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Chairman Williams and Rep. Bean Write to DOL Over New Rule that Would Negatively Impact Apprenticeship Program

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Congressman Aaron Bean (R-FL) penned a letter to the Department of Labor regarding a new rule that would disincentivize small businesses from using the National Apprenticeship System. Chairman Williams issued the following statement. “Apprenticeship programs are a…

LaLota: “Leveling the Playing Field: Challenges Facing Small Business Contracting”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure is holding a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Challenges Facing Small Business Contracting.” Subcommittee Chairman LaLota’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s Small Business Subcommittee hearing on Leveling the Playing…

Letter to DOL re Apprenticeship System

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LETTER – The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Acting Secretary for the Department of Labor (DOL) Julie Su, regarding the DOL's recent rule that would disincentivize small businesses from using the National Apprenticeship System.  February 15, 2024 Read the full letter here.

Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure Holds Hearing Examining the Challenges Facing Small Business Contracting

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick LaLota (R-NY), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, led a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Challenges Facing Small Business Contracting.” Subcommittee Chairman LaLota issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “Small businesses should not have to deal with 94,000 pages of government…

Chairman Williams Pens Letter to EPA Administrator Regarding Five Rules with Potential to Harm Small Businesses

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to Administrator Michael Reagan of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding five rules that, if implemented, could significantly harm small businesses. Chairman Williams issued the following statement. “On day one, this Administration started wrapping Main…

Chairman Williams: “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Impact of EPA Regulations on Main Street”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Impact of EPA Regulations on Main Street.” Chairman Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on examining the impact of burdensome EPA regulations on Main…

Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing Examining the Impact of EPA Regulations on Main Street

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Impact of EPA Regulations on Main Street.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “Today’s hearing was especially important as the EPA continues to stifle innovation by wrapping American industry in red…

Letter to EPA re Rules

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LETTER - The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Administrator Michael Reagan of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding five rules and proposed rules which could have a substantially negative impact on impact small businesses. February 14,2024 Read the full letter here.

Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of February 12th

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FULL COMMITTEE HEARING: The House Committee on Small Business will hold a subcommittee hearing titled “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Impact of EPA Regulations on Main Street.” In this hearing, Members will take a close look at how overregulation from the EPA is negatively impacting small businesses and harming American industry. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, February 14th at 10:00 AM…

Chairman Williams: “Under the Microscope: Reviewing the SBA’s Small Business Size Standards”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Under the Microscope: Reviewing the SBA’s Small Business Size Standards.” Chairman Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing where we’ll be taking a close look at how the SBA defines small businesses and the impact it has in…