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Chairman Williams Writes to Department of Labor Regarding New Standards for OSHA Inspections

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to Assistant Secretary of Labor, Douglas Parker, concerning a new proposed rule that revises regulations regarding who can be authorized by employees to act as their representative to accompany the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) compliance offers…

Committee on Small Business Hearing Questions Efficiency and Effectiveness of the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Oversight of the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “We all know that small businesses don’t need government intervention to succeed,” said Chairman Williams. “For those that do need help, the…

Chairman Williams: “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Effects of DOE Regulations on America’s Job Creators”

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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 Effects of DOE Regulations on America’s Job Creators.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on examining the detrimental effects of the Department of…

Committee on Small Business Hearing Examines Side Effects of Misguided DOE Regulations

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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 Effects of Department of Energy Regulations on America’s Job Creators.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “With every new regulation from this administration, it seems like they have it out for Main…

Chairman Williams Slams Department of Labor for Stonewalling Congressional Oversight Efforts

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, and Assistant Secretary of Labor, Christopher Williamson, to address the Department’s policy of not discussing proposed rules with Congress. Chairman Williams issued the following quote: “Unfortunately, the Department of Labor…

Chairman Williams, Committee Republicans Write to Secretary Granholm Regarding New Rule for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Reps. Dan Meuser (R-PA), Maria Salazar (R-FL), Marc Molinaro (R-NY), Mark Alford (R-MO), and Aaron Bean (R-FL), wrote to Secretary Granholm at the Department of Energy regarding the Department’s new rule surrounding energy conservation standards for commercial…

Committee on Small Business Announces November Hearing Schedule

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its November hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Effects of Department of Energy Regulations on America’s Job Creators” ·         Date & Time: Wednesday, November 8th at 10:00 AM…

Chairman Williams: Veterans Serve in More Ways Than One and are Vital to our Economy

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement in support of National Veterans Small Business Week. “Our men and women in uniform are the reason America is what it is today. They are beacons of hope for our country, and their service is not limited to the battlefield,” said Chairman Williams.…

Chairman Williams Leads Committee Republicans in a Letter Demanding Answers on the SBA's Decision Not to Collect on Pandemic Loans Worth $100,000 or Less

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with all Republicans of the Committee, wrote to Administrator Isabella Guzman of the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding the SBA and Biden Administration’s failure to collect on past-due COVID-19 loans. Chairman Williams issued the following statement. “The…

Williams, Luetkemeyer, Stauber, and Bean Pen Letter to ATF Over New Rule Negatively Impacting Small Firearm Dealers

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), Pete Stauber (R-MN), and Aaron Bean (R-FL), wrote to Director Steven Dettelbach of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) over a new proposed rule that will negatively impact small firearm dealers. Chairman Williams…