WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations, held a hearing titled “Burdensome Red Tape: Overregulation in Health Care and the Impact on Small Businesses.” Subcommittee Chairman Van Duyne issued the following statement after the hearing:
“During yesterday’s hearing, the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Reps. Luetkemeyer (R-MO), Stauber (R-MN), Meuser (R-PA), Ellzey (R-TX), Bean (R-FL), and Hunt (R-TX), authored a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), requesting information on their new rule that would change emission standards for cars made after… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, penned Administrator Isabella Guzman of the Small Business Administration (SBA) demanding all communications and documents of former Associate Administrator Patrick Kelley that pertain to the proposed rulemaking changes to the SBA’s flagship 7(a) lending program.
Official… Read more »
LETTER – The House Committee on Small Business wrote to the Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, and the Assistant Secretary of Labor, Christopher Williamson regarding the Department of Labor’s (DOL) and Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) recent proposed rule change to respirable silica dust protection standards in mining and how it will impact small… Read more »
LETTER – The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Administrator Michael Regan of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), regarding the EPA's proposed rule change that would change the vehicle emissions standards for light duty passenger cars, light trucks, and
medium-duty vehicles and how it will impact small businesses.
July 20, 2023
Read the full letter here. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations is holding a hearing titled “Burdensome Red Tape: Overregulation in Health Care and the Impact on Small Businesses.”
Subcommittee Chairman Beth Van Duyne’s opening statement as prepared for delivery:
Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing on the harmful… Read more »
In the month of July, inflation and labor shortages continue to be top issues that small businesses are facing. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released earlier this month showed the inflation rate is currently sitting at 3%, compared to 4% last month. Core CPI, which excludes the more volatile measurements of food and energy, increased 0.2%. The data is still not close to the Federal… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee markup on eight bills.
Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery:
Good morning and welcome to today’s markup to discuss eight bills that address the various needs of Main Street America.
Frankly put, our nation’s small businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators have… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee on Small Business markup where all eight bills considered were passed by the Committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after concluding today’s markup.
“The bills that were marked up today truly reflect this Committee’s dedication to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Stolen Taxpayer Funds: Reviewing the SBA and OIG Reports of Fraud in Pandemic Lending Programs.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement recapping yesterday’s hearing.
“Despite Administrator Guzman’s absence,… Read more »
