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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…

Chairman Williams: “Taking on More Risk: Examining the SBA’s Changes to the 7(a) Lending Program Part I”

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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 I.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on the much-needed oversight of the Small Business…

Committee on Small Business Hearing Raises Serious 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 I.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “Today’s hearing did nothing to assuage our concerns over the Small Business Administration’s reckless rule…

On National Small Business Week, House Committee on Small Business Celebrates Main Street’s Contributions to America

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) along with the Republican Members of the House Committee on Small Business issued the following joint statement to commemorate National Small Business Week. “Small businesses are the backbone of our nation’s economy and the heart and soul of countless communities across the country. They are on the front lines of innovation and job…

Chairman Williams Releases Statement on Weak GDP Results

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement on today’s GDP data showing the economy slowed to a 1.1% annual rate. “Despite what President Biden may say, his presidency has been an abject disaster for Main Street and for the pocketbooks of all working-class Americans,” said Chairman Williams. “Whether it be two years of unprecedented levels of…

Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Holds Hearing Examining Labor Shortage Issues Hamstringing Main Street

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Chairman Marc Molinaro (R-NY) held a hearing titled “Help Wanted: Exploring How Alternative Paths to Student Debt Can Help to Strengthen Small Business.” Subcommittee Chairman Molinaro issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “I’m grateful to all of…