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 »

In the month of January, inflation remains the top issue small business owners face as prices continue to rise. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, released earlier this month, showed the inflation rate is currently sitting at 3.4 percent year over year, up from last month, signaling that the Federal Reserve may have more work to do to bring inflation back to their two percent goal. Core… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Congressman Nick LaLota (R-NY), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, wrote to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) regarding concerns with their new government contracting system. Chairman Williams issued the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Crime on the Rise: How Lawlessness is Impacting Main Street America.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “We must stop allowing criminals to get away with their crimes while small businesses are left picking up the pieces.”  said… Read more »