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 Entrepreneurship Chairwoman Joni Erns... 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 Technology Transfer... 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 Attributable to C... 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 pro-business policie... 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 hold fraudster... 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 Fraud Enforcement Extension Act H.R. ... 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 assistanc... 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 legislation aims to ensure SBA ... 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 Markup Date & Time: Tuesday, July 22nd at 9:45 AM ET Location: Heari... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement on the final passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act. “House Republicans delivered historic results for Main Street, protecting small businesses from the largest tax increase in American history,” said Chairman Williams. “The One Big, Beautiful Bill is p... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its July hearing schedule. Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee Hearing: “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors” Date & Time: Tuesday, July 8th at 1:30 PM ET Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Full Committee Hearing: “A Voice for Small Business: How ... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following Op-Ed by Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, appeared in Newsweek today. “When I took over my family's car dealership more than 50 years ago, I, like every small business owner in this country, took a risk. I hired employees, stocked inventory I hoped would sell, and prayed every night I could make payroll, keep the... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled, “Securing America's Mineral Future: Unlocking the Economic Value Beneath Our Feet” to examine the economic potential of harnessing domestic rare earth minerals and the opportunities they present for American small businesses. “America relies on small business innov... Read More »

FULL COMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled “Securing America’s Mineral Future: Unlocking the Economic Value Beneath Our Feet.” The purpose of this hearing is to examine the economic potential of harnessing domestic rare earth minerals and the opportunities they present for American small businesses. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, June 24th at 10:00 AM ET LOC... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, June 24, the House Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee hearing titled “Securing America’s Mineral Future: Unlocking the Economic Value Beneath Our Feet.” This hearing will examine the economic potential of harnessing domestic rare earth minerals and the opportunities they present for small businesses. In Case You Missed It: “House hearing will feat... Read More »