WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Reducing Mismanagement: GAO Recommendations for Improving the SBA.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing.
“Today’s hearing with representatives from the Government Accountability Office was very informative,” said Chairman Williams. “When… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three small business bills favorably out of the chamber.
H.R. 5426, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to provide a link to resources for submitting reports on suspected fraud relating to certain COVID-19 loans – sponsored by Reps. Van Duyne (TX-24) and Landsman… Read more »
LETTER - The House Committee on Small Business wrote to President Biden and Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressing concern regarding the DOE's decision to indefinitely pause export approvals for newly constructed Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) export terminals..
February 28, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to President Biden and Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm regarding the Administration’s decision to indefinitely pause export approvals for newly constructed Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) export terminals.
The Committee is concerned that the Administration has not… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed five small business bills under suspension favorably out of the chamber.
H.R. 3511, the Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act – sponsored by Reps. LaLota (NY-01), McGarvey (KY-03), Lee (NV-03), Thanedar (MI-13), and Lawler (NY-17).
Federal agencies have a goal of spending five percent… Read more »
LETTER - The House Committee on Small Business wrote to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressing concern regarding the policy decision to abandon support for core U.S. digital trade priorities.
February 26, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, penned a letter to Katherine Tai, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to express concern over a new policy decision to abandon support for core U.S. digital trade priorities.
The Committee is concerned that the USTR did not consider the interests of small businesses in this… Read more »
In the month of February, inflation and labor quality were both leading issues small business owners face as inflation remains elevated above the Federal Reserve’s target and the labor market has continued to prove resilient. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, released earlier this month, showed the inflation rate is currently sitting at 3.1 percent year over year, down from last month,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its March hearing schedule.
Full Committee Hearing: “Reducing Mismanagement: GAO Recommendations for Improving the SBA”
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 6th at 10:00 AM ET
Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building … Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, penned a letter to President Biden regarding the current vacancy of Chief Counsel at the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Advocacy. Chairman Williams issued the following statement.
“Since President Biden took office, small businesses have faced a regulatory… Read more »