WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Reps. Dan Meuser (R-PA), Maria Salazar (R-FL), Marc Molinaro (R-NY), Mark Alford (R-MO), and Aaron Bean (R-FL), wrote to Secretary Granholm at the Department of Energy regarding the Department’s new rule surrounding energy conservation standards for commercial… Read more »

LETTER – The House Committee on Small Business wrote to the Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary, Jennifer Granholm, regarding the DOE's proposed rule change to the energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment and how it will impact small businesses. November 2, 2023 Read the full letter here.   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) policy of not discussing its proposed rules with Congress. November 2, 2023 Read the full letter here. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its November hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Effects of Department of Energy Regulations on America’s Job Creators” ·         Date & Time: Wednesday, November 8th at 10:00 AM… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement in support of National Veterans Small Business Week. “Our men and women in uniform are the reason America is what it is today. They are beacons of hope for our country, and their service is not limited to the battlefield,” said Chairman Williams.… Read more »

In the month of October, inflation remains a top issue small business owners are facing. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, released earlier this month, showed the inflation rate is currently sitting at 3.7 percent year over year, at the same level as last month. Core CPI, which excludes the more volatile measurements of food and energy, increased 0.3 percent. Inflation and labor were… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with all Republicans of the Committee, wrote to Administrator Isabella Guzman of the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding the SBA and Biden Administration’s failure to collect on past-due COVID-19 loans. Chairman Williams issued the following statement. “The… Read more »

LETTER – The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the Small Business Administration (SBA), regarding the SBA OIG's recent report on the SBA's decision to end active collection on COVID EIDLs $100,000 or less. October 18, 2023 Read the full letter here. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), Pete Stauber (R-MN), and Aaron Bean (R-FL), wrote to Director Steven Dettelbach of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) over a new proposed rule that will negatively impact small firearm dealers. Chairman Williams… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Reps. Pete Stauber (R-MN) and Aaron Bean (R-FL), penned a letter to Director Liz Klein of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding the new Rice’s Whale rule. This letter builds on the House Committee on Small Business’ work to ensure federal agencies… Read more »