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
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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 »
LETTER – The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Director Liz Klein of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), regarding the BOEM's recent proposed rule regarding Rice's Whale and how it will impact small businesses.
October 12, 2023
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LETTER - The House Committee on Small Business 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 and how it will impact small businesses.
October 12, 2023
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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 “Action Through Innovation: Private Sector Solutions to Recouping Stolen Pandemic Loan Funds.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement on yesterday’s hearing.
“When the pandemic started, the SBA took on an… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains is holding a hearing titled “Energy Independence: How Burdensome Energy Regulations are Crushing Small Offshore Energy Producers.”
Subcommittee Chairman Welsey Hunt’s opening statement as prepared for delivery:
Good morning, everyone.
The Committee is here today… Read more »