WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its December hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Main Street Under Attack: The Cost of Crime on Small Businesses” ·         Date & Time: Tuesday, December 2nd at 10:00 AM ET ·         Location: Hearing Room, 2360… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed five bipartisan small business bills under suspension favorably out of the chamber. Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement on the legislation. “Today’s votes are a win for Main Street,” said Chairman Williams. “These bills strengthen rural communities, boost American manufacturing, modernize the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) and Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize Saturday, November 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday, reaffirming Congress’s support for Main Street and the vital role it plays in powering the American economy. The resolution emphasizes the more than 36… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled “Made in the USA: How Main Street is Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing” to examine how small businesses are driving innovation and job creation by bringing manufacturing back to the United States. “Made in the USA businesses drive economic growth,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where all seven bills considered were passed by the Committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s markup. “This Committee’s job is to foster an environment that allows entrepreneurs to expand their business and invest in… Read more »

FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee markup on seven bills. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, November 18th at 9:45 AM ET LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building LEGISLATION TO BE MARKED UP: H.R. 5763 – Main Street Parity Act H.R. 5788 – 504 Program Risk Oversight Act H.R. 3496 – Northern Mariana Islands Small Business… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) released the following statement on the House passage of a continuing resolution that extends federal funding through January and ends the government shutdown. “The end of the Democrat Shutdown is welcome news for America’s 36 million small businesses,” said Chairman Williams. “Each day of gridlock cost… 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. … Read more »

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 »