SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: The House Committee on Small Business will hold a subcommittee hearing titled “Pathways to Success: Supporting Entrepreneurs and Employees with Disabilities.” In this hearing, Members will hear from various witnesses how entrepreneurs and employees with disabilities are strong contributors to our economy. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 30th at 10:00 AM LOCATION:… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Congressman Nick Lalota, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, wrote to the Department of Veterans Affairs over concerns with the limited number of awards made in the Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation 2 (T4NG2)… Read more »

LETTER – The House Committee on Small Business wrote to the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Lina Kahn, regarding the FTC's recent rule regarding sales practices in motor vehicle sales. January 25, 2024 Read the full letter here. Read more »

LETTER – The House Committee on Small Business wrote to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Denis McDonough, regarding he limited number of awards made in the VA Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation 2 (T4NG2) contract vehicle. January 25, 2024 Read the full letter here. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over concerns with a new rule that would negatively impact small car dealerships. This letter builds on the House Committee on Small Business’ work to ensure federal agencies adhere to the Regulatory Flexibility Act and Small Business… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its February hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Under the Microscope: Reviewing the SBA’s Small Business Size Standards” ·         Date & Time: Tuesday, February 6th at 10:00 AM ET ·         Location: Hearing Room, 2360… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Unleashing Main Street’s Potential: Examining Avenue’s to Capital Access.” Chairman Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing that will focus on finding solutions for entrepreneurs to more easily access capital so they can… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Unleashing Main Street’s Potential: Examining Avenues to Capital Access.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “Today’s hearing was incredibly important because, as this Committee has heard repeatedly, access to capital is a top concern… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to the Department of Labor (DOL) expressing concern over DOL’s new rule regarding independent contractor classification. “This rule from the DOL fails to appropriately consider its impact on small businesses,” said Chairman Williams. “Independent contractors and small… Read more »

LETTER – The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Acting Secretary for the Department of Labor (DOL) Julie Su, regarding the DOL's finalization of the rule titled “Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act." January 18, 2024 Read the full letter here. Read more »