WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Streaming Success: Small Businesses in the Age of Digital Influence.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing titled Streaming Success: Small Business in the Age of Digital Influence. Today, we will examine one of the fastest-growing… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America.” I want to thank our witness, Thomas… 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: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors.” Subcommittee Chairman Nick LaLota’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Small businesses are the economic engine of America. They make up 99% of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing titled, “Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses.” I want to begin by… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access is holding a hearing titled “Investing in America: How Private Equity Empowers Main Street.” Subcommittee Chair Beth Van Duyne’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “Investing in America: How Private Equity Empowers Main… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Budgeting for Growth: Testimony from SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “Budgeting for Growth: Testimony from the Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler.” I am… Read more »

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 »