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Committee on Small Business Announces June Hearing Schedule

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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 3rd 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 ...

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

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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 wit...

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

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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 Wi...

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

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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...

Chairman Williams Gavels in Committee on Small Business Markup

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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,...

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

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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 Oversigh...

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

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FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee markup on 9 bills. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 20th 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 – CO...

Committee on Small Business Hosts 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase

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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 Busin...

UPDATED: Committee on Small Business Announces May Hearing Schedule

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its updated May hearing schedule. Full Committee Markup · Date & Time: Wednesday, May 20th, 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 21st at 10:00 AM ET · Loc...

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

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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 kn...

Chairman Williams and Rep. Van Duyne Op-Ed: One sure big winner from World Cup: North Texas small businesses

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Sunday, May 3, the following Op-Ed by Chairman Roger Williams and Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) appeared in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “This summer, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will bring millions of fans to the United States, and for small businesses in North Texas, it’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity. “Many don’t realize that this kind of traffic is life-changing for mom...

Committee on Small Business Chairman Williams Celebrates National Small Business Week

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement in celebration of National Small Business Week. "America's small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and National Small Business Week is a special time to celebrate everything they do for us," said Chairman Williams. "Under President Trump, Main Street is ...

Chairman Williams Holds Small Business Roundtable on the Economic Opportunities of the FIFA World Cup 2026 for North Texas

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, and Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) hosted a small business roundtable on the economic opportunities created by the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. Four stakeholders from across the Dallas-Fort Worth region participated and shared how the tournament is already driving new opportunities for Main...

Committee on Small Business Announces May Hearing Schedule

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its May hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America's Housing Gap” · Date & Time: Tuesday, May 19th at 10:00 AM ET · Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Full Committee Markup · Date & Time: Wednesday, May 20th, at 9:45 AM ET · Location: He...

Chairman Williams: “Independent Work, Real Opportunity: The Gig Economy and the Future of Entrepreneurship”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Independent Work, Real Opportunity: The Gig Economy and the Future of Entrepreneurship.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “Independent Work, Real Opportunity: The Gig Economy and the Future of Entrepreneurship.” The gig economy is broadly defi...