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Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing Examining Avenues to Capital Access for Main Street

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Unleashing Main Street’s Potential: Examining Avenues to Capital Access.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “Today’s hearing was incredibly important because, as this Committee has heard repeatedly, access to capital is a top concern…

Chairman Williams Writes to Acting Secretary Su Over DOL’s New Rule Surrounding Independent Contractors

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to the Department of Labor (DOL) expressing concern over DOL’s new rule regarding independent contractor classification. “This rule from the DOL fails to appropriately consider its impact on small businesses,” said Chairman Williams. “Independent contractors and small…

Chairman Williams, Rep. LaLota Pen Letter to NASA Over Concerns with New Contracting System

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Congressman Nick LaLota (R-NY), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, wrote to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) regarding concerns with their new government contracting system. Chairman Williams issued the…

Committee on Small Business Hearing Looks at Impact of Crime 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 “Crime on the Rise: How Lawlessness is Impacting Main Street America.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “We must stop allowing criminals to get away with their crimes while small businesses are left picking up the pieces.”  said…

Chairman Williams, Rep. Van Duyne Write to GEC to Further Investigation into Government Censorship

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations, wrote to the Global Engagement Center (GEC) to further the Committee’s investigation into government censorship. This letter builds on the House Committee…

Committee on Small Business Announces January Hearing Schedule

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its January hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Crime on the Rise: How Lawlessness is Impacting Main Street America” Date & Time: Thursday, January 11th at 10:00 AM ET Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce…

Chairman Williams Writes to President Biden Regarding Administration’s Regulatory Agenda

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to President expressing concern for the Biden administration’s regulatory agenda and its negative impacts on Main Street America. Chairman Williams issued the following statement. “The Biden Administration spent this past year putting small businesses on the…

Chairman Williams Welcomes New Republican Member Rep. Maloy to Committee on Small Business

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) of the House Committee on Small Business issued the following statement regarding Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT) being appointed to serve on the Committee on Small Business. “I want to welcome Congresswoman Maloy from the great state of Utah to the Committee on Small Business,” said Chairman Williams. “She is a fighter and came to…

Chairman Williams, Ranking Member Velázquez, Reps. LaLota and Scholten Write to Secretary Austin at DOD Regarding Integration of Small Businesses into the Defense Landscape

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), and Reps. LaLota (R-NY) and Scholten (D-MI) penned a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to determine how the Department of Defense (DOD) can better integrate small businesses in the defense industrial base. Chairman…

Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing to Review the State of Small Businesses Over the Year

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “A Year in Review: The State of Small Business in America.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “Our nation’s economy is dependent on small businesses, and our entrepreneurs should be celebrated every day,” said Chairman Williams. “I’m always…