In the month of September, small business owners expressed rising concerns with their future business outlook as well as for the economy at large, with inflation remaining as the most important issue in running their business. Filling vacancies has also been a persistent problem for small business owners across the board, with 40 percent of owners reporting openings they could not fill,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, released an interim staff report detailing the Committee’s 14-month investigation into the Global Engagement Center (GEC) for federally funded censorship of small domestic businesses. In Case You Missed It: “Embattled State Department office skirted mandate in funding… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Committee Republicans, marked up seven pieces of legislation aimed to quell the burdensome regulatory agenda coming from the Biden-Harris Administration. In Case You Missed It: “House Republicans hammer Biden-Harris agenda that imposed $1.7 trillion in… 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: Good morning, and welcome to today’s markup where we’ll be discussing 7 bills that highlight our nation’s small businesses and the burdensome regulations imposed on them by this Administration. I am going… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where all seven regulatory bills considered were passed by the Committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s markup. “Today’s markup once again demonstrated the Committee’s commitment to cutting down the overburdensome… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, released an interim staff report on the Committee’s 14-month investigation into the Global Engagement Center (GEC). The Committee has been investigating the Federal funding and promotion of entities who interfere with the ability of small domestic businesses to compete… Read more »

FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP – The House Committee on Small Business will hold a full committee markup on seven bills. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 10th at 9:45 AM LOCATION: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building LEGISLATION TO BE MARKED UP: HR 8033: The Regulatory Transparency for Small Businesses Act; HR 9031: The Assurance for Small Business Act of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement regarding Vice President Harris’ small business tax deduction proposal. “Over the last four years, we've seen what a Harris Administration means for small businesses: high inflation, an unprecedented regulatory onslaught, and difficulty accessing… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its September hearing schedule. Full Committee Markup Date & Time: Tuesday, September 10th at 9:45 AM ET Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Full Committee Hearing: “Holding the SBA Accountable: Testimony from Small Business Administrator Guzman”  Date &… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 22nd, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with the Republican Members of the Committee, released a staff report detailing the Biden Administration’s failure to comply with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). The following three statements are from industry experts and stakeholders who applauded Chairman… Read more »