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Local Ownership, National Brands: How Franchising is a Pathway to Entrepreneurship
January 12, 2026
Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, gaveled in a full committee hearing titled “Local Ownership, National Brands: How Franchising is a Pathway to Entrepreneurship/” Witnesses: Ms. Tina Patel, Co-Principal and Chief Financial Officer, Promise Hotels Mr. Clement Troutman, Franchise Owner, The Troutman Management LLC Ms. Angie Katsanevas, Owner and Founder, Lunatic Fringe Mr. Rico Macaraeg, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, StriveWell
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A Voice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red Tape
January 8, 2026
Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, gaveled in a full committee hearing titled “A Voice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red Tape.” Witnesses: Dr. Casey Mulligan, Chief Counsel, Office of Advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration
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American Resilience: Examining the SBA Disaster Assistance Program
December 17, 2025
Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, gaveled in a full committee hearing titled "American Resilience: Examining the SBA Disaster Assistance Program.” Witness: Mr. Chris Stallings, Associate Administrator, Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience, SBA
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From Service to Startup: Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurs
December 11, 2025
Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, gaveled in a full committee hearing titled "From Service to Startup: Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurs.” Witnesses: Mr. Kevin M. Schmiegel, Co-Founder and CEO, ZeroMils Ms. Misty Fox, Director, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families Mr. Christopher Lefebvre, President and CEO, ISI Professional Services Ms. Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner, CEO, The Veterans In Busine...
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