Local Ownership, National Brands: How Franchising is a Pathway to Entrepreneurship January 23, 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

Empowering Rural America Through Investment in Innovation January 21, 2026

Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains, gaveled in a subcommittee hearing titled “Empowering Rural America Through Investment in Innovation.” Witnesses: Mr. Chris Crosby, Chief Executive Officer, Compass Datacenters Mr. Kirk Offel, Chief Executive Officer, OVERWATCH Mission Critical Dr. Nicol Turner Lee, Senior Fellow, Governance Studies, and Director, Center for Technology Innovation, Brookin...

Chairman Williams on 2026 Priorities, the Auto Industry, Trade Schools, and Securing the Border January 14, 2026

Chairman Williams on Trade Schools, Greenland, and the Car Industry January 14, 2026

Chairman Williams on U.S. Foreign Policy, the Economy, and Increasing Capital for Main Street January 11, 2026

Chairman Williams on the Lawlessness and Failed Leadership in Minnesota January 11, 2026

Chairman Williams on GOP Messaging, the Success Economy and Main Street, and the Auto Industry January 9, 2026

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

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

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...

Chairman Williams on the Impact of President Trump's Economy on Local Car Dealers and Manufacturers December 4, 2025

Chairman Williams on the Working Families Tax Cuts and Supercharging Main Street December 3, 2025

Chairman Williams on Tax Cuts, Tariffs, and the Government Shutdown December 3, 2025

Chairman Williams on Ending the Democrat Shutdown December 3, 2025