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Chairman Williams Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Career and Technical Education for Small Businesses

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) along with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) issued the following statements after introducing the “Supporting Small Business and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Act.” “Starting a small business is a leap of faith,” said Chairman Williams. “This bipartisan piece of…

Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of March 20th

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FULL COMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled “Oversight of the Small Business Administration.” The purpose of this hearing is to thoroughly review the activities of the Small Business Administration. DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 23, 2023. 2:00 PM LOCATION: 2360 Rayburn House Office Building WITNESS: The Honorable Isabella Casillas…

Chairman Williams Along with Reps. Schneider, Ellzey, and McGarvey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Veteran Entrepreneurship Program

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX), along with Reps. Schneider (D-IL), Ellzey (R-TX), and McGarvey (D-KY) introduced bipartisan legislation to authorize the Boots to Business (B2B) program that aims to assist transitioning service members to start and grow their own businesses. “After dedicating their lives to protect the freedom of all Americans, it is critical we…

Chairman Williams Questions Small Business Administration’s Decision to Not Account for Taxpayer Dollars

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) decision to end the collection on purchased Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans with an outstanding balance of $100,000 or less. “The Small Business Administration’s decision raises fundamental questions about the proper stewardship of American…

Chairman Williams: High Inflation Remains Top Issue for Small Business Owners

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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. “Everywhere I go, small business owners tell me inflation remains the top issue facing their livelihoods,” said Chairman Williams. “Today’s CPI data reading of 6% confirms we cannot continue with reckless government spending without expecting…

Chairman Williams: Biden's Budget Shakes Down Small Businesses to Fund Liberal Agenda

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement on President Biden’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget. “President Biden’s budget sadly, but not surprisingly, doubles down on his failed tax and spend policies of his first two years in office,” said Chairman Williams. “This budget makes no adjustments to the Democrats’ spending addiction and instead…

Chairman Williams Leads Committee Examination of the Impact of Biden’s WOTUS Rule on Small Businesses

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Small Business Perspectives on the Impacts of the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States Rule.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “Since President Biden was sworn into office, the regulatory actions of his…

Chairman Williams Gavels in the Committee on Small Business Hearing Celebrating the American Dream

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) gaveled in a full House Committee on Small Business hearing titled “From Nothing to Something: The Story of the American Dream.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after leading today’s panel. “I cannot think of a better way to highlight both the story and importance of the American Dream than by hearing directly from…

Williams, Luetkemeyer, and Van Duyne Lead Committee on Small Business Oversight of the Biden Administration’s Regulatory Agenda

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) along with Vice Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) issued the following statements regarding recent oversight efforts inquiring how the Biden Administration is cooperating with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA),…

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…