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… Read more »

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… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure is holding a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: State of Small Business Contracting”. Subcommittee Chairman Nick LaLota’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good afternoon and welcome to… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement on the passage of the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023. “Every small business in America must operate within their means and the federal government must do the same,” said Chairman Williams. “The Limit, Save, Grow Act will begin to curb the… Read more »