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Chairman Williams: “Oversight of SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Oversight of SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: First, I want to thank Associate Administrator Fitzpatrick for joining us today to discuss how the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development is serving America’s…

Chairman Williams: “AI on Main Street: How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “AI on Main Street: How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “AI on Main Street: How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business.” I want to thank our witnesses for joining us…

Chairman Williams: “From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and Innovation in Powering America’s Small Businesses”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and Innovation in Powering America’s Small Businesses.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing titled, “From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and…

Chairman Williams: “Restoring America’s Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in National Security”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Restoring America’s Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in National Security.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing titled “Restoring America’s Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in National Security.” I want…

Chairman Williams: “Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America’s Housing Gap”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America’s Housing Gap.”   Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning and welcome to today’s hearing titled, “Building the Future: How Small Home Builders are Closing America’s Housing…

Chairman Williams Gavels in Committee on Small Business Markup

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee markup on nine bills.   Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, and welcome everyone. Today, we will mark up nine important bills that support small businesses and reflect a consistent message that Main Street deserves a government that is…

Chairman Williams: “Independent Work, Real Opportunity: The Gig Economy and the Future of Entrepreneurship”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Independent Work, Real Opportunity: The Gig Economy and the Future of Entrepreneurship.”   Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery:   Welcome to today’s hearing, “Independent Work, Real Opportunity: The Gig Economy and the Future of…

Chairman Williams: “Lower Taxes, Stronger Main Street: The Benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Lower Taxes, Stronger Main Street: The Benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts.”   Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery:   Welcome to today’s hearing titled, “Lower Taxes, Stronger Main Street: The Benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts.”…

Chairman Williams: “Defending Main Street: Combating CCP Threats to America’s Small Businesses.”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Defending Main Street: Combating CCP Threats to America’s Small Businesses.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing titled “Defending Main Street: Combating CCP Threats to American Small Businesses.” First, I want to thank our witnesses…

Chairman Williams: “Connecting SBA to Main Street: Examining the SBA Office of Field Operations”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Connecting SBA to Main Street: Examining the SBA Office of Field Operations.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “Connecting SBA to Main Street: Examining the SBA Office of Field Operations.” First, I want to thank our witness,…