FULL COMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled “Main Street Under Attack: The Cost of Crime on Small Businesses.” The purpose of this hearing is to examine how rising crime threatens small business success. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, December 2nd at 10:00 AM ET LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building WITNESSES: Mr. Tom Wickham Vice Preside... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced a bipartisan resolution reaffirming Congress’s support for Small Business Saturday and the vital role Main Street plays in powering the American economy. In Case You Missed It: “SCOOP: Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams's Black Friday Weekend message." Washin... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its December hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Main Street Under Attack: The Cost of Crime on Small Businesses” · Date & Time: Tuesday, December 2nd at 10:00 AM ET · Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Full Committee Hearing: “From Service to Startup: Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurs” · Date &... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed five bipartisan small business bills under suspension favorably out of the chamber. Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement on the legislation. “Today’s votes are a win for Main Street,” said Chairman Williams. “These bills strengthen rural communities, boost American manufacturing, modernize the SBA, crack d... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) and Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize Saturday, November 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday, reaffirming Congress’s support for Main Street and the vital role it plays in powering the American economy. The resolution emphasizes the more than 36 million sm... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Made in the USA: How Main Street is Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing titled, “Made in the USA: How Main Street is Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing.” I want to begin by thanking our witnesses for being he... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled “Made in the USA: How Main Street is Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing” to examine how small businesses are driving innovation and job creation by bringing manufacturing back to the United States. “Made in the USA businesses drive economic growth, strengthen suppl... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee markup on seven bills. Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Today, we will mark up seven important bills that support small businesses across the country. These bills reflect our commitment to equipping entrepreneurs with the tools they need to innovate, grow, and compete in ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where all seven bills considered were passed by the Committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s markup. “This Committee’s job is to foster an environment that allows entrepreneurs to expand their business and invest in their comm... Read More »
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee markup on seven bills. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, November 18th at 9:45 AM ET LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building LEGISLATION TO BE MARKED UP: H.R. 5763 – Main Street Parity Act H.R. 5788 – 504 Program Risk Oversight Act H.R. 3496 – Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act H.R. 57... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) released the following statement on the House passage of a continuing resolution that extends federal funding through January and ends the government shutdown. “The end of the Democrat Shutdown is welcome news for America’s 36 million small businesses,” said Chairman Williams. “Each day of gridlock cost Main Stree... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the following Op-Ed by Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, and Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-TX) appeared in Stars and Stripes. “America’s veterans don’t stop serving when they come home; they find a new mission. For many, that mission is on Main Street. This Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who traded their uniforms ... 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 the Washington Reporter this week. “Somewhere in America, a small business owner is checking their email, waiting for an approval for their loan that is not coming. Another is checking their payroll, trying to decide if they can make it another day without Sma... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, joined House Republican Leadership and SBA Administrator Loeffler to discuss how Main Street America is suffering because Chuck Schumer and the Democrat Party are holding the government hostage. View his full remarks here. View a transcript of his remarks below. “Thank yo... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) released the following statement after the federal government lapsed in funding: “The House Committee on Small Business had planned a full October agenda to strengthen Main Street, yet with government funding at a standstill, America’s 36 million small businesses will pay the price,” said Chairman Williams. “The H... Read More »
