WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to President Biden and Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm regarding the Administration’s decision to indefinitely pause export approvals for newly constructed Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) export terminals.
The Committee is concerned that the Administration has not… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed five small business bills under suspension favorably out of the chamber.
H.R. 3511, the Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act – sponsored by Reps. LaLota (NY-01), McGarvey (KY-03), Lee (NV-03), Thanedar (MI-13), and Lawler (NY-17).
Federal agencies have a goal of spending five percent… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, penned a letter to Katherine Tai, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to express concern over a new policy decision to abandon support for core U.S. digital trade priorities.
The Committee is concerned that the USTR did not consider the interests of small businesses in this… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its March hearing schedule.
Full Committee Hearing: “Reducing Mismanagement: GAO Recommendations for Improving the SBA”
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 6th at 10:00 AM ET
Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building … Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, penned a letter to President Biden regarding the current vacancy of Chief Counsel at the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Advocacy. Chairman Williams issued the following statement.
“Since President Biden took office, small businesses have faced a regulatory… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Congressman Aaron Bean (R-FL) penned a letter to the Department of Labor regarding a new rule that would disincentivize small businesses from using the National Apprenticeship System. Chairman Williams issued the following statement.
“Apprenticeship programs are a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick LaLota (R-NY), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, led a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Challenges Facing Small Business Contracting.” Subcommittee Chairman LaLota issued the following statement after today’s hearing.
“Small businesses should not have to deal with 94,000 pages of government… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to Administrator Michael Reagan of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding five rules that, if implemented, could significantly harm small businesses. Chairman Williams issued the following statement.
“On day one, this Administration started wrapping Main… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Impact of EPA Regulations on Main Street.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing.
“Today’s hearing was especially important as the EPA continues to stifle innovation by wrapping American industry in red… Read more »
FULL COMMITTEE HEARING: The House Committee on Small Business will hold a subcommittee hearing titled “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Impact of EPA Regulations on Main Street.” In this hearing, Members will take a close look at how overregulation from the EPA is negatively impacting small businesses and harming American industry.
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, February 14th at 10:00 AM… Read more »