WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where the Committee passed all three bills considered. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s markup. “Under President Trump’s leadership, the House Committee on Small Business is restoring accountability and transparency to… Read more »

FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee markup on three bills. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, February 11th at 9:00 AM ET LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building LEGISLATION TO BE MARKED UP: H.R. 7401 – Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act H.R. 7396 – Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act H.R. 7412 – Put… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, and Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) hosted a roundtable titled “Main Street at Work: Empowering Small Businesses to Deliver Greater Affordability” in Kansas City, Missouri. During the roundtable, Members heard firsthand from small business owners to understand how the Committee can… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its February hearing schedule. Full Committee Markup ·         Date & Time: Wednesday, February 11th at 9:00 AM ET ·         Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Full Committee Hearing: “Career and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled “Local Ownership, National Brands: How Franchising is a Pathway to Entrepreneurship” to examine how the franchise business model can be an affordable and accessible pathway to small business ownership. “The franchise model empowers aspiring… Read more »

 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains, held a hearing titled “Empowering Rural America Through Investment in Innovation” to explore the challenges and opportunities created by the rapid expansion of data centers in rural communities. “Today’s hearing underscored the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed five bipartisan bills under suspension favorably out of the chamber. Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement on the legislation. “Today’s votes reflect House Republicans’ strong commitment to put Main Street first,” said Chairman Williams. “These bills cut through red tape, expand opportunity for… Read more »

 SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains will hold a hearing titled “Empowering Rural America Through Investment in Innovation.” The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with the rapid growth of data centers in rural communities. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled “A Voice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red Tape” to examine the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, its role as the voice for small businesses, and how it is advancing the Trump Administration’s deregulation… Read more »

FULL COMMITTEE HEARING – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled “A Voice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red Tape.” The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy’s (Advocacy) mission, its role in ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), and the… Read more »