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… 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.
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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… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX), Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX), and Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) issued the following statement as the SBIR and STTR programs are set to expire at midnight:
“We are disappointed that the Senate failed to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing examining the rise of content creators as entrepreneurs and the obstacles they face as the next generation of entrepreneurs.
In Case You Missed It:
“INTERVIEW: The Small Business Committee brought creators to Congress. Here are their messages."
Washington Reporter
Matthew Foldi
September 24, 2025… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled “Streaming Success: Small Businesses in the Age of Digital Influence” to highlight the rise of content creators as entrepreneurs and examine the barriers and challenges they face.
“Content creators are more than just entertainers,” said Chairman Williams.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled, “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America” to examine the role of government-backed lending programs offered by the Small Business Administration.
“Access to capital is one of Main Street America’s top concerns,” said… Read more »
FULL COMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America.” The purpose of this hearing is to examine the role of government back lending programs offered by the Small Business Administration.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 16th at 10:00 AM ET
LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5100 under suspension favorably out of the chamber. Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement on the legislation.
“Today’s vote is a victory for America’s small businesses and the future of innovation,” said Chairman Williams. “The SBIR and STTR programs are essential to keeping our economy… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Nick LaLota (R-NY), Chair of the Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, held a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors” to discuss how to expand opportunities and remove barriers for small businesses to compete for government contracts.
“Small businesses are the… Read more »
