WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “A Small Part in a Big Company: Examining the Power of Franchising in the American Economy.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “A Small Part in A Big Company: Examining the Power of Franchising in the American… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full Committee Member Day Hearing. Chairman Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s House Committee on Small Business Member Day Hearing. I want to thank each of you for taking the time to come before the Committee to share what you are hearing from the small business… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee markup on seven bills. Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Here on this Committee, we stand up for hardworking entrepreneurs and small business owners. We understand that it is our job to put forward meaningful policy solutions that encourage growth and make it… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship are holding a joint hearing titled “Prosperity on Main Street: Keeping Taxes Low for Small Businesses.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: I want to thank our witnesses for being here today. Many of you have traveled a long way… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Fueling America's Future: How Investment Empowers Small Business Growth.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “Fueling America’s Future: How Investment Empowers Small Business Growth.” I want to thank our… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “The Golden Age: Unleashing Main Street Through Deregulation.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “The Golden Age: Unleashing Main Street Through Deregulation.” I want to thank our witnesses for being here today. Many… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations is holding a hearing titled “Restoring the SBA: Putting Main Street America First.” Subcommittee Chairman Mark Alford’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing, which will focus on restoring the SBA to its… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee markup on seven bills. Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s markup, where we’ll discuss seven bills highlighting the work needed to usher Main Street America into the Golden Age. I will speak on each of the bills we bring… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Fostering American Innovation: Insights into SBIR/STTR Programs.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “Fostering American Innovation: Insights into SBIR/STTR Programs.” I want to thank our witnesses for… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Driving Economic Growth: SBA Lending Programs and the Vital Role of Community Banks.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “Driving Economic Growth: SBA Lending Programs and the Vital Role of Community Banks” I want to… Read more »