LETTER – The House Committee on Small Business wrote to President Biden to urge him to nominate a Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Advocacy. February 16, 2023 Read the full letter here. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. “The costly policies enacted by President Biden and his allies in Congress have left small businesses under siege from out-of-control inflation,” said Chairman Williams. “When I talk to small businesses, they tell me the most important issue they… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business was gaveled in by Chairman Roger Williams for the organization meeting for the 118th Congress. Chairman Williams issued the following statement regarding today’s organizational hearing. “As Chairman, I intend to focus this Committee’s attention and resources on conducting rigorous oversight of costly regulatory burdens that… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) of the House Committee on Small Business issued the following statement regarding Subcommittee chairs and assignments for the 118th Congress. “As a lifelong small business owner, I am grateful for the talented group of Members leading our five subcommittees to better improve the livelihoods of Main Street America. Together, we will… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) and Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) issued the following statements regarding the Biden Administration’s “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) Rule. “The Biden Administration’s flawed WOTUS rule will harm small businesses, home builders, farmers, and ranchers across the country,” said Chairman Williams. “This rule will empower bureaucrats… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the Republican Members selected to serve on the House Committee on Small Business in the 118th Congress. “Across our Country, small business owners are on the frontlines of innovation and job creation,” said Chairman Williams. “These members will serve as the voice for small businesses… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, The U.S. House of Representatives passed three small business bills: H.R. 399 (Passed by Voice), H.R. 400 (Passed by Vote of 411-13), and H.R. 449 (Passed by Voice). Below is a brief overview of each piece of legislation. H.R. 399, Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act – sponsored by Reps. Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Carter (LA-02), and Mfume (MD-07). This… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On January 9, 2023, Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement on being selected to serve as the Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business. “As a life-long small business owner, I am both humbled and honored to serve as Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business,” said Chairman Williams. “From out-of-control inflation to broken supply… Read more »

HAMPTON ENTERPRISES Lincoln, Nebraska Small businesses make up 99.9 percent of businesses across the United States, accounting for nearly 50 percent of all American employees. The small business community is comprised of our nation's hardest working individuals. Their tireless dedication to running a small business does not go unnoticed. On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Mr. Scott Lockard… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations held a hybrid hearing on “Building Sustainable Businesses Through Employee Ownership at SBA.” Subcommittee Ranking Member Beth Van Duyne’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Chairman Phillips, for holding this hearing. We can all agree a business’s structure… Read more »