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Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on SBA-Backed Lending Programs

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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, “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…

Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of September 15th

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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…

Committee on Small Business Celebrates Passage of SBIR/STTR Extension Bill on the House Floor

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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…

Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure Holds Hearing on Expanding Opportunities for Small Business Contractors

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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…

The Committee on Small Business Reports One Bill Favorably to the House

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where the one bill considered was passed by the Committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s markup. “For over forty years, the SBIR and STTR programs have provided small businesses with access to the valuable resources…

Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of September 8th

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FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee markup on one bill. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 9th at 10:30 AM ET LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building LEGISLATION TO BE MARKED UP: H.R. 5100 – To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes TO ATTEND OR WATCH: This committee markup is open to the public…

UPDATED: Committee on Small Business September Committee Schedule

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its updated September Committee schedule. Full Committee Markup Date & Time: Tuesday, September 9th at 10:30 AM ET Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee Hearing: “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for…

Chairman Williams Introduces Bill to Extend Small Business Innovation Research Programs

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced legislation that will extend the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, set to expire on September 30, 2025, for one year. This extension preserves continuity for small businesses that drive American…

Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on Access to Broadband for Rural Small Businesses

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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, “Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses” to examine how expanding access to broadband in rural areas can help small businesses overcome barriers and achieve economic success. “Rural entrepreneurs cannot compete on…

Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of September 1st

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FULL COMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled “Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses.” The purpose of this hearing is to examine how expanding broadband access can drive economic growth and create new opportunities for rural small businesses. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00…