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Committee on Small Business Hearing Highlights Importance of Supporting Veteran Owned Small Businesses

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Saluting Service: Supporting Veteran Owned Small Businesses.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “Today’s hearing spotlighted the importance of supporting veterans as they start their own small businesses and transition back into…

Chairman Williams: “House 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 six bipartisan bills. Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning and welcome to today’s markup to discuss six bipartisan bills that address the various needs of Main Street America. Frankly put, our nation’s small businesses, entrepreneurs, and…

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. Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access: "American Ingenuity: Promoting Innovation Through the Tax Code" Date & Time: Tuesday, June 6th at 10:00 AM Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn Full Committee Hearing: "Prices on the Rise: Examining the…

In a Win for Main Street, House Committee on Small Business Passes and Recommends Six Bills to the House of Representatives

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business markup where all six bills considered were passed by committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after concluding today’s markup. “Today’s successful markup is just the start of the Committee’s work in being the voice for Main Street America here in Washington,” said Chairman…

Williams Pens Letters to Government Agencies on Regulatory Overreach Fears

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement after sending letters to the Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Department of Energy, and Bureau of Land Management regarding numerous regulations and their potentially adverse impacts on small businesses. “Far too often, the federal…

Chairmen Williams and Cardin with Ranking Members Ernst and Velázquez, Pen Letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Guzman on the Departure of Former Associate Administrator Kelley

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement after penning a letter with Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chairman Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Ranking Member Joni Ernst (R-IA) to Small Business Administrator Isabel Guzman regarding the unexpected departure…

Chairman Williams: "Taking on More Risk: Examining the SBA's Changes to the 7(a) Lending Program Part II"

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Taking on More Risk: Examining the SBA’s Changes to the 7(a) Lending Program Part II.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on the Small Business Administration’s changes to the 7(a) Loan…

Committee on Small Business Hearing Continues to Raise Serious Bipartisan Concerns Over the SBA’s Changes to the 7(a) Lending Program

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Taking on More Risk: Examining the SBA's Changes to the 7(a) Lending Program Part II.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “Today’s productive hearing highlighted how the SBA’s misguided rule changes jeopardize the long-term…

Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure Holds Hearing to Highlight the Decline in Small Business Federal Contracting

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure Chairman Nick LaLota (R-NY) held a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: State of Small Business Contracting”. Subcommittee Chairman LaLota issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “I appreciated hearing from today’s witnesses about improvements we can make to…