WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its September Committee schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses” Date & Time: Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 AM ET Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Contracting and Infrastructure… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) introduced the House version of the Investing in National Next-Generation Opportunities for Venture Acceleration and Technological Excellence (INNOVATE) Act.    This legislation largely mirrors the version of the INNOVATE Act introduced by Senate Committee on Small Business and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced the House version of the Investing in National Next-Generation Opportunities for Venture Acceleration and Technological Excellence (INNOVATE) Act. This legislation reauthorizes and strengthens the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas), along with Representative Johnny Olszewski (D-Maryland), introduced a resolution recognizing the 72nd anniversary of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and honoring the invaluable contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners to the nation’s economy. Quote… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), led a full Committee markup where all five bills considered were passed by the Committee. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement after today’s markup. “The bills passed out of the Committee build on the momentum created by President Trump’s… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee markup on five bills. Congressman Pete Stauber’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Today, we will mark up five important bills that support small businesses across America. These bills will revitalize American manufacturing, support rural entrepreneurs, protect taxpayer dollars, and… Read more »

FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee markup on five bills. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, July 22nd at 9:45 AM LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building LEGISLATION TO BE MARKED UP: H.R. 2066  – Investing in All of America Act of 2025 H.R. ___ – Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act H.R. 4495 – SBA… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) introduced the Equal Shot Act of 2025, a key piece of legislation aimed at ensuring fairness in federal small business policy. This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Administrator from discriminating against firearm-related businesses in the distribution of financial… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman  Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced the Equal Shot Act of 2025, which will prevent the Small Business Administration and its Administrator from discriminating against firearm-related businesses when it comes to accessing financial assistance.  In Case You Missed It: “EXCLUSIVE: New… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its updated July hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “A Voice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red Tape” Date & Time: POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Full Committee… Read more »