WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Prices on the Rise: Examining the Effects of Inflation on Small Businesses.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good afternoon and welcome to today’s hearing where we will be examining the detrimental effects inflation has had on Main Street America. I want ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access is holding a hearing titled “American Ingenuity: Promoting Innovation Through the Tax Code.” Subcommittee Chairman Dan Meuser’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s Subcommittee hearing highlighting the importance of having a tax code that promotes inno... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access Chairman Dan Meuser (R-PA) held a hearing titled “American Ingenuity: Promoting Innovation Through the Tax Code.” Subcommittee Chairman Meuser issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “At a time when U.S. adversaries are investing more and more in innovation, Congress must refl... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency over its implementation of the Waters of the United States rule (WOTUS). “Today’s unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court is a resounding victory against the executive overreach perpetrated by the Biden Administration against Am... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Saluting Service: Supporting Veteran Owned Small Businesses.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on supporting veteran-owned small businesses. Without our brave men and women serving in the arme... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Saluting Service: Supporting Veteran Owned Small Businesses.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “Today’s hearing spotlighted the importance of supporting veterans as they start their own small businesses and transition back into civilian l... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee markup on six bipartisan bills. Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning and welcome to today’s markup to discuss six bipartisan bills that address the various needs of Main Street America. Frankly put, our nation’s small businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators hav... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its June hearing schedule. Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access: "American Ingenuity: Promoting Innovation Through the Tax Code" Date & Time: Tuesday, June 6th at 10:00 AM Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn Full Committee Hearing: "Prices on the Rise: Examining the Effects of Inflation on Small Business... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business markup where all six bills considered were passed by committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after concluding today’s markup. “Today’s successful markup is just the start of the Committee’s work in being the voice for Main Street America here in Washington,” said Chairman Williams. “... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement after sending letters to the Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Department of Energy, and Bureau of Land Management regarding numerous regulations and their potentially adverse impacts on small businesses. “Far too often, the federal government ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement after penning a letter with Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chairman Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Ranking Member Joni Ernst (R-IA) to Small Business Administrator Isabel Guzman regarding the unexpected departure of Associ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Taking on More Risk: Examining the SBA’s Changes to the 7(a) Lending Program Part II.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on the Small Business Administration’s changes to the 7(a) Loan Program. At... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Taking on More Risk: Examining the SBA's Changes to the 7(a) Lending Program Part II.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “Today’s productive hearing highlighted how the SBA’s misguided rule changes jeopardize the long-term solvency of the ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure is holding a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: State of Small Business Contracting”. Subcommittee Chairman Nick LaLota’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good afternoon and welcome to today’s hearing. First, I want to thank our witnesses for joining us today. Your tim... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure Chairman Nick LaLota (R-NY) held a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: State of Small Business Contracting”. Subcommittee Chairman LaLota issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “I appreciated hearing from today’s witnesses about improvements we can make to better serve small bu... Read More »
