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Chairman Williams: “Oversight of the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Oversight of the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development.” Chairman Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on oversight over the Small Business Administration’s Office of Entrepreneurial…

Committee on Small Business Hearing Questions Efficiency and Effectiveness of the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Oversight of the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “We all know that small businesses don’t need government intervention to succeed,” said Chairman Williams. “For those that do need help, the…

Letter to CPSC re Product Safety Standards RFA

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LETTER – The House Committee on Small Business wrote to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman, Alexander Hoehn-Sarie, regarding the CPSC's proposed rule change to product safety standards for residential furnaces and boilers and how it will impact small businesses. November 9, 2023 Read the full letter here.

Chairman Williams: “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Effects of DOE Regulations on America’s Job Creators”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Effects of DOE Regulations on America’s Job Creators.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on examining the detrimental effects of the Department of…

Committee on Small Business Hearing Examines Side Effects of Misguided DOE Regulations

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Effects of Department of Energy Regulations on America’s Job Creators.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “With every new regulation from this administration, it seems like they have it out for Main…

Chairman Williams Slams Department of Labor for Stonewalling Congressional Oversight Efforts

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, wrote to Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, and Assistant Secretary of Labor, Christopher Williamson, to address the Department’s policy of not discussing proposed rules with Congress. Chairman Williams issued the following quote: “Unfortunately, the Department of Labor…

Chairman Williams, Committee Republicans Write to Secretary Granholm Regarding New Rule for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

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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…

Letter to DOE re Commercial Refrigeration

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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.  

Letter to DOL re Insufficient Reply

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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.

Committee on Small Business Announces November Hearing Schedule

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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…