Chairman Williams Launches Investigation into the SBA’s Community Navigator Pilot Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement after penning a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Guzman requesting information on the SBA’s Community Navigator Pilot Program. “The Small Business Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot Program is yet another example of an unnecessary, duplicative federal program,” said Chairman Williams. “Over the last 2 years, this program has spent over $100 million dollars in order to start fewer than 500 businesses. This abysmal performanc... [...]

Chairman Williams: “Oversight of the Small Business Administration”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing to hear testimony from the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, the Honorable Isabella Guzman: “Oversight of the Small Business Administration.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good afternoon and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on the much-needed oversight of the Small Business Administration. First, I want to thank our witness, Administrator Guzman, for joining us today. As someone ... [...]

Chairman Williams Leads Committee Hearing Conducting Oversight of the Small Business Administration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Oversight of the Small Business Administration.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “As small businesses continue to weather high inflation, rising interest rates, broken supply chains, and prolonged labor shortage, the committee today directed Administrator Guzman and the Small Business Administration to get back to basics and focus their attention on ways to help Main Street America,” ... [...]

Chairman Williams Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Career and Technical Education for Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) along with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) issued the following statements after introducing the “Supporting Small Business and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Act.” “Starting a small business is a leap of faith,” said Chairman Williams. “This bipartisan piece of legislation ensures federal resources are being used to support entrepreneurs and connect businesses with qualified employees. It is our responsibility to better a... [...]

Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of March 20th

FULL COMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled “Oversight of the Small Business Administration.” The purpose of this hearing is to thoroughly review the activities of the Small Business Administration. DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 23, 2023. 2:00 PM LOCATION: 2360 Rayburn House Office Building WITNESS: The Honorable Isabella Casillas Guzman Administrator United States Small Business Administration TO ATTEND OR WATCH: This committee hearing is open to the public and can be viewed online on the Committe... [...]