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Committee on Small Business Announces June Hearing Schedule

Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its June hearing schedule.

Full Committee Hearing: “Restoring America's Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in National Security”

· Date & Time: Wednesday, June 3^rd at 10:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Full Committee Hearing: “From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and Innovation in Powering America’s Small Businesses”

· Date & Time: Thursday, June 25^th at 10:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Full Committee Hearing: “250 Years of American Legacy: Small Businesses and the American Dream”

· Date & Time: Wednesday, July 1^st at 10:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

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Chairman Williams: “Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America’s Housing Gap”

Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America’s Housing Gap.”

Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery:

Good morning and welcome to today’s hearing titled, “Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America’s Housing Gap.”

I want to thank our witnesses for joining us today and for lending their time and expertise to this important conversation.

Homeownership remains a cornerstone of the American dream. Homeownership represents more than just a roof over your head. It’s the foundation of personal stability and freedom, and a place where families are formed, children are raised, and memories are made. It’s where much of America’s small business activity begins, with millions of entrepreneurs launching and operating businesses from their homes. Roughly half of all new businesses start in the home.

But that dream, for too many Americans, feels increasingly out of reach.

Our nation is facing a serious supply and affordability challenge. Today, more than half of American households cannot afford a $300,000 home.

When housing construction slows and housing becomes unattainable, communities stagnate, growth slows, and young families are priced out. Main Streets across the country feel the consequences as fewer people are able to plant roots, start businesses, and invest in their neighborhoods.

Amid these challenges, small home builders have become essential. They are often the most agile, responsive, and innovative builders, willing to meet the moment.

Across the country, small home builders are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in housing delivery. Whether through modular or manufactured housing, or emerging methods like 3-D printed construction, small home builders are reimagining how homes are built from concept to completion. These innovations offer real promise.

By reshaping our approach to housing construction, these innovations can deliver faster construction timelines, lower material costs, reduced waste, and greater efficiency in bringing homes to market.

Yet, despite this momentum, significant barriers remain for small home builders across the country.

Key challenges, such as over-regulation and access to capital, continue to drive up home costs and constrain supply. In some cases, as much as 40 percent of the cost of multifamily home development is tied not to brick and mortar, but to navigating layers of compliance across local, state, and federal requirements.

At a time when so many families are struggling to find an affordable place to live, we must ask hard questions about whether our current system is helping us meet the moment. Because often, the solutions already exist in the ingenuity of builders and entrepreneurs across this country.

What they need is the space to build, the clarity to plan, and the freedom to innovate so they can deliver the homes Americans urgently need.

Local officials across the country are beginning to realize this.

Needless to say, wherever local regulations have been loosened, like in Austin, Texas, the housing market has boomed.

As you’ll hear from our witnesses today, small business home builders are continuing to press forward despite these barriers. But it is time to stop hamstringing our best and brightest.

When small home builders are constrained, the effects ripple far beyond the housing market. Other industries feel the pressure, local economies lose momentum, and worker mobility becomes restricted.

Housing is a driver of economic growth, and when workers cannot find affordable homes near job centers, employers struggle to recruit and retain talent, productivity suffers, and economic expansion slows. A shortage of housing does not just limit where people live. It also limits where businesses can grow, where workers can move, and how strongly local economies can compete.

As a Committee, it is our responsibility to look at the challenges facing small home builders and bring those obstacles to light with clarity and purpose.

It is also our duty to empower the people who build America to do what they do best. Our role is to ensure that this Committee is a partner in progress, not a roadblock to it.

Just yesterday, the Ranking Member and I, along with our colleagues, voted to pass the House-led bipartisan housing package out of this chamber.

We need to continue work together to ensure that small home builders can compete, innovate, and deliver the housing this country is counting on.

Thank you all again for joining us today. I look forward to the conversation ahead.

I now yield to our Ranking Member from New York, Mrs. Velázquez.

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House Committee on Small Business Reports Nine Bills Favorably to the House

Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where the Committee passed nine bills considered. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after yesterday’s markup.

"Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and yesterday this Committee delivered real results for them," said Chairman Williams. "The nine bills we advanced strengthen accountability at the U.S. Small Business Administration, and ensure entrepreneurs have the tools they need to grow, compete, and thrive in our modern economy. The American Dream is alive on every Main Street in this country, and we will keep fighting to protect it for the next generation of entrepreneurs."

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H.R. 4238: “Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act” — introduced by Rep. Tim Moore (R-NC)

The bill strengthens oversight of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) disaster loan program by requiring monthly fund status reports, basing budget planning on a ten-year average, and triggering funding safeguards when reserves fall too low.
Adopted and Reported Favorably to the House, as amended: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

H.R. 8879: “Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026” — introduced by Reps. Olszewski (D-MD) and Wied (R-WI)

The bill requires the SBA to report annually to Congress on small business participation in its certification-based contracting programs, including application volumes, approval rates, and processing times.
Reported Favorably to the House: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

H.R. 826: “COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2025” — introduced by Chairman Williams (R-TX), and Reps. Latimer (D-NY) & Bean (R-FL)

This bill requires the SBA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) to report quarterly on fraud cases involving certain COVID-19 disaster loans.
Adopted and Reported Favorably to the House, as amended: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

H.R. 8880: “Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026” — introduced by Reps. Simon (D-CA) and Bresnahan (R-PA)

This bill directs the GAO to conduct a study evaluating cybersecurity risks to small businesses, as well as existing federal cybersecurity programs and resources available to them.
Reported Favorably to the House: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

H.R. 8881: “SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026” — introduced by Reps. Finstad (R-MN) and Latimer (D-NY)

The bill requires the SBA to report annually to Congress on its use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, including the benefits, risks, and measures to manage usage.
Reported Favorably to the House: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

H.R. 8882: “Main Street Competes Act” — introduced by Reps. Scholten (D-MI) and Schmidt (R-KS)

The bill requires the Office of Advocacy to provide recommendations to Congress on how federal antitrust enforcement affects small business competitiveness based on data submitted by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.
Reported Favorably to the House: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

H.R. 915: “Small Business Technological Act of 2025” — introduced by Reps. Alford (R-MO) and Lee (D-NV)

The bill clarifies that the SBA can provide 7(a) loans to small businesses to finance access to modern business software, helping small firms adopt up-to-date technology to stay competitive.
Reported Favorably to the House: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

H.R. 2804: “Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025” — introduced by Ranking Member Velázquez (D-NY) and Chairman Williams (R-TX)

The bill amends the Small Business Act to codify the "Rule of Two."
Adopted and Reported Favorably to the House, as amended: 23 Yea, 0 Nay.

H.R. 5498: “Small Business Health Options Awareness Act of 2025” — introduced by Reps. Van Duyne (R-TX), Tenney (R-NY), and Hern (R-OK)

The bill requires the SBA to disseminate information about Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) through Small Business Development Centers, district offices, and standard SBA communication channels.
Adopted and Reported Favorably to the House, as amended: 13 Yea, 11 Nay.

Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing to Highlight the Role Small Home Builders Play in Closing America's Housing Gap

Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled "Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America's Housing Gap" to examine the critical role small home builders play in closing America’s housing gap and identify persistent challenges that impede their ability to meet growing demand.

"The American dream of homeownership is slipping out of reach for too many families, and small home builders are stepping up to bring it back," said Chairman Williams. "Unfortunately, small builders are facing far too many roadblocks. Burdensome regulations drive up costs, slow construction, and shut families out of homeownership. Under House Republican leadership, this Committee stands ready to help small builders deliver the homes our Main Streets urgently need."

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Watch the full hearing here.

Below are some key excerpts from today’s hearing:

Chairman Williams: “From your experience deploying modular housing in these very different contexts, could you explain the key advantages of modular construction compared to traditional construction? And more broadly, how do you see modular housing helping to address challenges today around housing affordability, speed of delivery, and overall supply constraints in high-need communities?” Mr. Schaefer: “Yes, thank you for the question. So again, it’s speed to market. It takes us 10 days to build a house in the factory. Specifically, in Lahaina, we built 85 houses in two months. They were shipped two months later. People were moving in after experiencing a complete loss of their homes and community. So, all the subcontractors are in a factory. We are built as a manufacturing group, so we see ourselves as 18 stations. It’s more set up like a car factory, so a very high-standard building, high quality, architecturally interesting. And what this allows us to do then is build cheaper and faster. Again, the repetitive motion of doing a three-bedroom two-bath house over and over again, you can speed it up, and that’s really what the affordable housing market is lacking right now. What manufacturing does, then, is it makes them cheaper and faster, which allows us to move folks in a very quick way.”

Rep. Meuser: "We all agree, construction costs, regulatory, delays, outdated zoning constraints, fueled decades of underbuilding. Perhaps as many as three to four million, single family homes. We need to build and make available, small homebuilders play a very vital role....Earlier this week, as has been mentioned, we did pass a very bipartisan amendment to the 20th-century Road to Housing Act, that will address many of the shortage issues by reducing unnecessary barriers to new home construction. Modernizing HUD programs, allowing banks to more freely deploy capital and have some restrictions on institutional purchases of single-family homes. Not the building of single family homes, but the purchasing of them.”

Rep. Jack: “This week, the House took action on housing. As you saw, no doubt, a few days ago. Could you comment on how that’s going to help Americans achieve that American dream, buying their first home and helping their families grow?” Mr. Owens: “I very much appreciate that question because the effort that Congress has made, I think, is going to go a long way to really supporting what we feel is a completely underserved housing inventory right now. I think one thing, although a little bit controversial, is that in the end, again, because we don’t represent institutionalized investment. The removal of the seven-year force requirement to sell build-to-rent properties was something that is very, very important to us because that’s about 10 percent of the overall addition to the inventory on an annual basis at this point. I also think that the Road to Housing, the House version, includes increased land-use reforms. Enhances multifamily finance tools, creates some new renovation programs, and I think, one of the most important things that really helps the small builder contention out there is that it provides some regulatory relief for the community banks to get a little bit more flexibility, where we typically go for our money to build these homes.”

Chairman Williams Gavels in Committee on Small Business Markup

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee markup on nine bills.

Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery:

Good afternoon, and welcome everyone. Today, we will mark up nine important bills that support small businesses and reflect a consistent message that Main Street deserves a government that is transparent, accountable, and invested in its success.

As Chairman, I am proud of the work this Committee is doing to ensure that small businesses remain a key engine of the American economy, driving growth and opportunity in communities across the country.

Together with the Ranking Member, we have continued to work on legislation that reflects our commitment to rooting out fraud, strengthening oversight of SBA programs, and ensuring that small businesses have the tools and resources they need to thrive.

Several of the bills we will consider today address accountability and transparency within the SBA. Among them are bills that would impose stronger reporting and budgeting requirements on the SBA’s disaster loan program, strengthen reporting requirements on COVID-era loan fraud, and ensure the SBA’s certification programs are delivering for the small businesses they were designed to serve.

We will also consider legislation that ensures small businesses can fairly compete for federal contracts by codifying the Rule of Two, as well as legislation that examines the impacts of federal antitrust agencies’ enforcement decisions on the small business community.

Rounding out today’s markup are bills that modernize the SBA’s lending practices by clarifying that the flagship 7(a) loan program covers technology and software investments, increasing oversight of the SBA’s use of artificial intelligence, and examining the effectiveness of federal cyber resources for small businesses. As we continue to grow in a digital economy, we cannot let access to capital impair Main Street.

Finally, we will consider a bill to enhance awareness of healthcare coverage options through the SBA’s existing outreach programs.

Small businesses employ nearly half of the American workforce and drive innovation coast to coast and all the states in between. They deserve a federal government that works as hard as they do, and this Committee has a responsibility to deliver that.

The legislation before us today is a direct reflection of that commitment.

I am proud of the bipartisan effort that has brought us to today’s markup, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance meaningful legislation that empowers small businesses and strengthens the communities they serve.

With that, I yield to my friend and the distinguished Ranking Member from New York, Ms. Velázquez, for her opening remarks.

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Committee on Small Business and Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Demand Answers on Concealment of PPP Abuse under the Biden Administration

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, Congressman James Comer (R-KY), Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO), Chairman of House Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations, and Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN), Chairman of House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Oversight on Delivering on Government Efficiency, wrote a letter to Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, requesting answers regarding alleged concealment of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) abuse under the Biden Administration. The Chairmen are seeking information on oversight failures, transparency concerns, and efforts to address fraud and abuse tied to pandemic-era relief programs intended to support America’s small businesses.

Quote Attributable to Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business:

“Small business owners across this country fought to keep their doors open during the pandemic. Under the Biden Administration, Small Business Administration employees took that lifeline and handed it to Planned Parenthood," said Chairman Williams. "Not only that, they allegedly used code words to hide it from the American people. That kind of corruption has no place in a federal agency, and Main Street deserves better. Administrator Loeffler is restoring accountability and transparency; the days of pandemic-era fraud going unexamined are over."

Quote Attributable to Congressman James Comer (R-KY), Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform:

“The Biden Administration is defined by its rampant waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars. The Biden Administration took taxpayer dollars intended to help small businesses during the pandemic, funneled tax dollars to its political allies, and then sought to conceal what it did from the American people,” said Chairman Comer. “Americans demand answers and accountability for this abuse of their hard-earned money, and we are determined to deliver both for them.”

Quote Attributable to Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO), Small Business Subcommittee Chairman on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations:

“Accountability isn’t optional in government. Small businesses played by the rules and fought to survive during one of the toughest chapters in our nation’s history. At the same time, the Biden Administration abused pandemic-era programs to funnel taxpayer money to their political allies and then tried to cover it up. The American people deserve the full truth, plain and simple. We owe it to every Main Street business owner to follow the facts, expose any wrongdoing, and make sure this never happens again,” said Congressman Alford.

Quote Attributable to Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN), Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee Chairman on Delivering on Government Efficiency:

“Four years of Joe Biden’s presidency were nothing short of an unmitigated disaster,” said Congressman Burchett. “The Biden Administration failed hard-working small business owners while directing taxpayer dollars to radical left-wing organizations like Planned Parenthood. I am proud to join my colleagues in demanding accountability for the widespread misuse of taxpayer funds under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).”

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Read the full letter here.

Read the letter below:

“The Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (Committees) seek to investigate recent allegations that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) during the Biden-Harris Administration obscured internal communications related to Planned Parenthood Federation of America (Planned Parenthood) and its participation in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Specifically, the Committees are concerned that, in 2021, top SBA officials within the Biden-Harris Administration, including but not limited to General Counsel Peggy Hamilton, Chief of Staff Antwaun Griffin, and then-Deputy Chief of Staff turned Chief of Staff Arthur Plews, may have unlawfully concealed communications and information concerning SBA loans to Planned Parenthood by utilizing the cover-up term “Benghazi (PPP/PPH) Decisions.” Therefore, the Committees request your assistance in holding these officials accountable and obtaining answers for the American people.

“Thanks to your leadership, the SBA has identified over $22 billion in pandemic-era fraud and has continued working to addressing the abuse that occurred under your predecessor’s watch. On January 22, 2026, you issued letters to Planned Parenthood affiliates to determine whether those entities were eligible to receive PPP loans. It is essential that federal programs are administered in a manner that is clear, consistent with statutory requirements, and fully accountable to American taxpayers. The Committees share President Trump’s commitment to accountability and transparency and continue to uncover and address the Biden-Harris era’s failures.

“In light of the allegations regarding concealed communications, the Committees request the production of the following documents and communications related to the PPP loans disbursed to Planned Parenthood affiliates as soon as possible, but no later than June 1, 2026:

1. All records and communications including Peggy Hamilton and SBA staff referring or relating to Planned Parenthood, including the terms “Benghazi” or “PPP/PPH” from January 20, 2021 to January 20, 2025;

2. All records and communications referring or relating to Planned Parenthood or any of its affiliates in connection with the PPP loan disbursement and forgiveness, including, but not limited to, eligibility and approval, from January 20, 2021 to January 20, 2025;

3. All records and communications between SBA officials and any external parties, including, but not limited to, representatives of Planned Parenthood or Executive Branch officials, regarding PPP loans to Planned Parenthood affiliates from January 20, 2021 to January 20, 2025;

4. All records and communications referring or relating to forgiveness determinations, determination letters, repayment discussions, or any other actions taken related to PPP loans issued to Planned Parenthood affiliates from January 20, 2021 to January 20, 2025; and

5. All SBA guidance, policies, and memoranda referring or relating to PPP loans including, but not limited to, PPP Affiliation Rules and PPP Loan Forgiveness. The Committee on Small Business has broad authority to oversee the activities of the SBA and investigate “problems of all types of small business” pursuant to Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

“The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” pursuant to Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives. Please contact the Committee on Small Business Majority Staff at (202) 225 5821 and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Majority Staff at (202) 225-5074 with any questions about this request. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.”

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Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of May 18th

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee markup on 9 bills.

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 20^th at 2:00 PM ET

LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

LEGISLATION TO BE MARKED UP:

H.R. 4238 – Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act

H.R. ____ – Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026

H.R. 826 – COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2025

H.R. ____ – Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026

H.R. ____ – SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026

H.R. ____ – Main Street Competes Act

H.R. 915 – Small Business Technological Act of 2025

H.R. 2804 – Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025

H.R. 5498 – Small Business Health Options Awareness Act of 2025

TO ATTEND OR WATCH: This committee markup is open to the public and can be viewed online on the Committee's YouTube channel.

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FULL COMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled "Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America's Housing Gap." The purpose of this hearing is to highlight the critical role small home builders play in closing America’s housing gap and identify persistent challenges that impede their ability to meet growing demand.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 21^st at 10:00 AM ET

LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

WITNESSES:

Mr. Bill Owens

Chairman of the Board

National Association of Home Builders

Dr. Ivan Rupnik

Founding Partner, MOD X

Professor of Architecture, Northeastern University

Mr. Eric Schaefer

Chief Business Development Officer

Fading West Development

Ms. Emily DiVito

Senior Advisor for Economic Policy

Groundwork Collaborative

TO ATTEND OR WATCH: This committee hearing is open to the public and can be viewed online on the Committee's YouTube channel.

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Committee on Small Business Hosts 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, hosted the 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase, where 31 small business owners from across the country highlighted their work that boosts the American economy and local communities.

Quote Attributable to Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business:

"Small businesses are the engine of the American economy, and the House Committee on Small Business is honored to provide them a platform here in Washington," said Chairman Williams. "Yesterday, we celebrated the entrepreneurs who embody the American Dream — those who take risks and build something great from the ground up. Thank you to every business owner who attended the showcase. Your work ethic, determination, and grit don’t go unnoticed."

Below are the participating small businesses:

· Barrels on Bridge from Cedarburg, Wisconsin

· Bemidji Woolen Mills from Bemidji, Minnesota – selected by Rep. Stauber (MN-08)

· Black Eyed Susan Spice Co from Frederick, Maryland

· Brick Street Coffee from Minden, Louisiana – selected by Speaker Johnson (LA-04)

· The Capital Candy Jar from Washington, D.C.

· Chickamauga Creek Farms from Chickamauga, Georgia

· Clayboys Shave Ice from Bethesda, Maryland

· Compliments Only from Washington, D.C.

· Crazy Water Bottling Company from Mineral Wells, Texas – selected by Chairman Williams (TX-25)

· Custom Jacks from Henderson, Nevada

· Dawgs and Paws Grooming from Silver Springs, Maryland

· DJ Seth Casana from Fredericksburg, Virginia

· Dream City Ventures from Arlington, Texas

· Green Traditions Farm from Lafayette, Georgia

· Henry Molded Products Inc from Lebanon, Pennsylvania – selected by Rep. Meuser (PA-09)

· Inert Products LLC from Scranton, Pennsylvania – selected by Rep. Bresnahan (PA-08)

· J. Rieger & Co. from Kansas City, Missouri – selected by Rep. Alford (MO-04)

· Mississippi Candle Company from Foley, Alabama

· My Dad’s Chips from Silver Spring, Maryland

· Nightingale Ice Cream from Richmond, Virginia

· Pure Form Solution from Austin, Texas

· Quavaro from Washington, D.C.

· Signal of Pennsylvania and New Jersey from Pottsville, Pennsylvania – selected by Rep. Meuser (PA-09)

· Slice Pie Company from Raleigh, North Carolina

· Smell of Love Candles from Vienna, Virginia

· Slime Co. from Arlington, Virginia, and Annapolis, Maryland

· Texas Refinery Corp from Mansfield, Texas – selected by Rep. Ellzey (TX-06)

· TJL Collection from Arlington, Texas

· VETLIFE from Howell, Michigan

· Voyageurs Bakehouse from Green Bay, Wisconsin – selected by Rep. Wied (WI-08)

· Wren & Ivy from Madison, Mississippi

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UPDATED: Committee on Small Business Announces May Hearing Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its updated May hearing schedule.

Full Committee Markup

· Date & Time: Wednesday, May 20^th, at 2:00 PM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Full Committee Hearing: “Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America's Housing Gap”

· Date & Time: Thursday, May 21^st at 10:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Chairman Williams Op-Ed: Celebrating the Main Streets that Make America Great

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, May 5, the following Op-Ed by Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, appeared in The Hill.

“During National Small Business Week, we don’t just celebrate America’s entrepreneurs; we honor them, support them, and stand proudly beside them. They are the corner cafés where neighbors gather, the family shops where everyone knows your name, and the first-time ventures built on relentless determination.

“Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities, the backbone of local economies, and proof that the American dream is alive and well. With 36.2 million small businesses across the country — accounting for nearly half of all private-sector jobs, their impact reaches every corner of America.

“House Republicans are committed to making sure Main Street not only survives but thrives. And the results are real.

“According to the U.S. Department of Treasury, the Working Families Tax Cuts have lowered taxes for over 12 million small business owners by roughly $7,000, a game changer for thousands of local businesses across the country.

“The permanent 20 percent Section 199A Deduction puts an average of $4,600 back in the pockets of 8 million entrepreneurs. That's not just a tax cut — it's new hires, upgraded equipment, and a stronger Main Street.

“Main Street is more than getting by; it is growing. A recent SBE Council survey found that 61 percent of small business owners reported improved cash flow in 2025, and 73 percent expect conditions to continue to improve.

“That optimism matters. It reflects people who are building, growing and believing in the future. It’s momentum that supports 7.2 million jobs, raises wages by $7,200, and drives $1.5 trillion in additional small business GDP growth.

“Of course, a tax cut means nothing if criminals are emptying your register every night. For years, under the Biden administration, retail theft was one of the most painful challenges small business owners faced. Proven by the staggering 67 percent of retailers reporting theft, America’s small businesses were under constant threat.

“Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and House Republicans, the landscape has changed. We’ve taken the fight directly to the criminals targeting local businesses, and the results are kicking in where it matters most. Entrepreneurs can now safely open their shops every morning without fear.

“By strengthening enforcement and cracking down on criminal networks that drive retail theft, President Trump has made it clear that Main Street is not fair game. Safer communities mean stronger businesses, and stronger businesses mean more jobs, more growth, and more opportunity.

“Over the past year, we’ve also cracked down on fraud that exploits taxpayer-backed small business programs, protecting the integrity of the loans, grants, and relief funds that honest entrepreneurs depend on. Restoring accountability ensures those resources reach the entrepreneurs they were meant to support.

“As the chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, I stand with every small business owner who has built an enterprise with their own hands. When we defend Main Street, we are protecting the backbone of America’s economy. Because when small businesses win, America wins.

“Small business owners closed out 2025 optimistic, and they have every reason to be. Lower taxes. Safer streets. Less fraud. Less red tape. More room to grow, dream and succeed.

“As we look towards the end of the 119th Congress, we will continue to prove that Washington can work with Main Street instead of against it. At the Committee on Small Business, that means elevating small business voices to inform our committee hearings and legislation.

“And that’s what this week is about: celebrating the people who take risks, create jobs and uplift our communities every single day. The innovators. The creators. The ones who make America run.”

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Full Committee Hearing: “250 Years of American Legacy: Small Businesses and the American Dream”

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Full Committee Hearing: “250 Years of American Legacy: Small Businesses and the American Dream”

Date & Time: Wednesday, July 1^st at 10:00 AM ET
Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Full Committee Hearing: “From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and Innovation in Powering America’s Small Businesses”

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Full Committee Hearing: “From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and Innovation in Powering America’s Small Businesses”

Date & Time: Thursday, June 25^th at 10:00 AM ET
Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Full Committee Hearing: “Restoring America's Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in National Security”

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Full Committee Hearing: “Restoring America's Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in National Security”

Date & Time: Wednesday, June 3^rd at 10:00 AM ET
Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Small Business Showcase

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

SMALL BUSINESS SHOWCASE

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 14th at 2:00 PM ET

LOCATION: HC-5

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Full Committee Markup

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Full Committee Markup

· Date & Time: Wednesday, May 20th, at 2:00 PM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

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Full Committee Hearing: “Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America's Housing Gap”

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Full Committee Hearing: “Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America's Housing Gap”

· Date & Time: Thursday, May 21st at 10:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

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Full Committee Hearing: “Independent Work, Real Opportunity: The Gig Economy and the Future of Entrepreneurship”

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Full Committee Hearing: “Independent Work, Real Opportunity: The Gig Economy and the Future of Entrepreneurship”

· Date & Time: Tuesday, April 21^st, at 10:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

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Full Committee Hearing: “Lower Taxes, Stronger Main Street: The Benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts”

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Full Committee Hearing: “Lower Taxes, Stronger Main Street: The Benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts”

· Date & Time: Wednesday, April 15^th at 10:30 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

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Full Committee Hearing: “Defending Main Street: Combating CCP Threats to America’s Small Businesses”

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Full Committee Hearing: “Defending Main Street: Combating CCP Threats to America’s Small Businesses”

· Date & Time: Wednesday, March 25^th at 10:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

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Full Committee Hearing: “Connecting SBA to Main Street: Examining the SBA Office of Field Operations”

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Full Committee Hearing: “Connecting SBA to Main Street: Examining the SBA Office of Field Operations”

· Date & Time: Wednesday, March 18^th at 10:00 AM ET

· Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building

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