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House Committee on Small Business Unanimously Reports Nine Bipartisan Bills Favorably to the House

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where all nine bills considered were passed by the Committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s markup. “Today’s markup shows that this Committee is committed to producing commonsense, bipartisan legislation,” said…

Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Holds Hearing Focusing on Impact of Entrepreneurs and Employees with Disabilities

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, held a hearing titled “Pathways to Success: Supporting Entrepreneurs and Employees with Disabilities.” Subcommittee Chairman Molinaro issued the following statement after the hearing: “Nearly 80% of individuals with…

Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of January 29th

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SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The House Committee on Small Business will hold a subcommittee hearing titled “Pathways to Success: Supporting Entrepreneurs and Employees with Disabilities.” In this hearing, Members will hear from various witnesses how entrepreneurs and employees with disabilities are strong contributors to our economy. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 30th at 10:00 AM LOCATION:…

Chairman Williams, Rep. LaLota Write to Department of Veterans Affairs Over Limited Awards Made in New Contract Vehicle

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Congressman Nick Lalota, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, wrote to the Department of Veterans Affairs over concerns with the limited number of awards made in the Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation 2 (T4NG2)…

Chairman Williams Pens Letter to FTC Regarding New Rule Negatively Impacting Car Dealers

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over concerns with a new rule that would negatively impact small car dealerships. This letter builds on the House Committee on Small Business’ work to ensure federal agencies adhere to the Regulatory Flexibility Act and Small Business…

Committee on Small Business Announces February Hearing Schedule

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its February hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Under the Microscope: Reviewing the SBA’s Small Business Size Standards” ·         Date & Time: Tuesday, February 6th at 10:00 AM ET ·         Location: Hearing Room, 2360…

Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing Examining Avenues to Capital Access for Main Street

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Unleashing Main Street’s Potential: Examining Avenues to Capital Access.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “Today’s hearing was incredibly important because, as this Committee has heard repeatedly, access to capital is a top concern…

Chairman Williams Writes to Acting Secretary Su Over DOL’s New Rule Surrounding Independent Contractors

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to the Department of Labor (DOL) expressing concern over DOL’s new rule regarding independent contractor classification. “This rule from the DOL fails to appropriately consider its impact on small businesses,” said Chairman Williams. “Independent contractors and small…

Chairman Williams, Rep. LaLota Pen Letter to NASA Over Concerns with New Contracting System

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Congressman Nick LaLota (R-NY), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, wrote to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) regarding concerns with their new government contracting system. Chairman Williams issued the…

Committee on Small Business Hearing Looks at Impact of Crime on Main Street

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Crime on the Rise: How Lawlessness is Impacting Main Street America.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “We must stop allowing criminals to get away with their crimes while small businesses are left picking up the pieces.”  said…