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Chairman Williams and Ranking Member Velázquez Urge President Biden to Fill Crucial Small Business Advocacy Role

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) and Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statements regarding a joint letter urging President Joe Biden to nominate a Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy. “The Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy is a critical watchdog fighting on behalf of our…

Williams: High Inflation Isn't the Status Quo

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. “The costly policies enacted by President Biden and his allies in Congress have left small businesses under siege from out-of-control inflation,” said Chairman Williams. “When I talk to small businesses, they tell me the most important issue they…

Chairman Williams Gavels in the Committee on Small Business Organizational Hearing

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business was gaveled in by Chairman Roger Williams for the organization meeting for the 118th Congress. Chairman Williams issued the following statement regarding today’s organizational hearing. “As Chairman, I intend to focus this Committee’s attention and resources on conducting rigorous oversight of costly regulatory burdens that…

Chairman Williams Announces Small Business Subcommittee Chairs and Assignments

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) of the House Committee on Small Business issued the following statement regarding Subcommittee chairs and assignments for the 118th Congress. “As a lifelong small business owner, I am grateful for the talented group of Members leading our five subcommittees to better improve the livelihoods of Main Street America. Together, we will…

Williams & Stauber: Biden’s “Waters of the United States” Rule is Burdensome for Small Businesses

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) and Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) issued the following statements regarding the Biden Administration’s “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) Rule. “The Biden Administration’s flawed WOTUS rule will harm small businesses, home builders, farmers, and ranchers across the country,” said Chairman Williams. “This rule will empower bureaucrats…

Chairman Williams Welcomes Republican Members for the 118th Congress Committee on Small Business

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the Republican Members selected to serve on the House Committee on Small Business in the 118th Congress. “Across our Country, small business owners are on the frontlines of innovation and job creation,” said Chairman Williams. “These members will serve as the voice for small businesses…

House Passes Three Bipartisan Small Business Bills

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, The U.S. House of Representatives passed three small business bills: H.R. 399 (Passed by Voice), H.R. 400 (Passed by Vote of 411-13), and H.R. 449 (Passed by Voice). Below is a brief overview of each piece of legislation. H.R. 399, Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act – sponsored by Reps. Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Carter (LA-02), and Mfume (MD-07). This…