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Chairman Williams: “Pathway to Capital: Streaming Success: Small Businesses in the Age of Digital Influence”

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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…

Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on the Impact of the Content Creator Economy

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled “Streaming Success: Small Businesses in the Age of Digital Influence” to highlight the rise of content creators as entrepreneurs and examine the barriers and challenges they face. “Content creators are more than just entertainers,” said Chairman Williams.…

Chairman Williams: “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America”

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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…

Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on SBA-Backed Lending Programs

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled, “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America” to examine the role of government-backed lending programs offered by the Small Business Administration. “Access to capital is one of Main Street America’s top concerns,” said…

Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of September 15th

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FULL COMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America.” The purpose of this hearing is to examine the role of government back lending programs offered by the Small Business Administration. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 16th at 10:00 AM ET LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360…

Committee on Small Business Celebrates Passage of SBIR/STTR Extension Bill on the House Floor

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5100 under suspension favorably out of the chamber. Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement on the legislation. “Today’s vote is a victory for America’s small businesses and the future of innovation,” said Chairman Williams. “The SBIR and STTR programs are essential to keeping our economy…

Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure Holds Hearing on Expanding Opportunities for Small Business Contractors

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Nick LaLota (R-NY), Chair of the Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, held a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors” to discuss how to expand opportunities and remove barriers for small businesses to compete for government contracts. “Small businesses are the…

LaLota: “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors.”

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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…

The Committee on Small Business Reports One Bill Favorably to the House

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where the one bill considered was passed by the Committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s markup. “For over forty years, the SBIR and STTR programs have provided small businesses with access to the valuable resources…

Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of September 8th

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FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee markup on one bill. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 9th at 10:30 AM ET LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building LEGISLATION TO BE MARKED UP: H.R. 5100 – To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes TO ATTEND OR WATCH: This committee markup is open to the public…