LETTER - The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Chair Lina Khan of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the FTC's new proposed rule that would ban non-compete clauses in employment contracts. March 14, 2024 Read the full letter here. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Reps. Meuser (R-PA), Ellzey (R-TX), and Bean (R-FL), wrote to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan regarding a new proposed rule from the FTC that would ban non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Chairman Williams issued the following statement. “Time… Read more »

LETTER - The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Acting Labor Secretary Su and Assistant Secretary Parker expressing concern regarding the Department of Labor's (DOL) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) practices relating to the Regulatory Flexibility Act. March 13, 2024 Read the full letter here. Read more »

LETTER - The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Reagan expressing concern regarding the EPA's practices relating to the Regulatory Flexibility Act. March 13, 2024 Read the full letter here.   Read more »

LETTER - The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressing concern regarding the DOE's practices relating to the Regulatory Flexibility Act. March 13, 2024 Read the full letter here.   Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, penned follow up letters to the Department of Energy (DOE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Department of Labor (DOL) reiterating requests to see all communications surrounding various rulemaking by each agency. Chairman Williams issued the following… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations is holding a hearing titled “Navigating Regulations: Alternative Pathways to Investing in Small Businesses.” Subcommittee Chairman Van Duyne’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing, which will highlight how small… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations led a hearing titled “Navigating Regulations: Alternative Pathways to Investing in Small Businesses.” Subcommittee Chairman Van Duyne issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “I appreciated the witnesses who joined us today… Read more »

SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations will hold a hearing titled “Navigating Regulations: Alternative Pathways to Investing in Small Businesses.” In this hearing, Members will hear from witnesses regarding different avenues of investment in our nation’s small businesses. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 12th at… Read more »

Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Reducing Mismanagement: GAO Recommendations for Improving the SBA.” Chairman Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on examining the Government Accountability Office’s recommendations for reducing mismanagement at the… Read more »