WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) decision to end the collection on purchased Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans with an outstanding balance of $100,000 or less. “The Small Business Administration’s decision raises fundamental questions about the proper stewardship of American… Read more »

LETTER – The House Committee on Small Business wrote to Administrator Isabella Guzman of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to request a briefing on the SBA's decision not to collect PPP loans with an outstanding balance of $100,000 or less. March 15, 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. “Everywhere I go, small business owners tell me inflation remains the top issue facing their livelihoods,” said Chairman Williams. “Today’s CPI data reading of 6% confirms we cannot continue with reckless government spending without expecting… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement on President Biden’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget. “President Biden’s budget sadly, but not surprisingly, doubles down on his failed tax and spend policies of his first two years in office,” said Chairman Williams. “This budget makes no adjustments to the Democrats’ spending addiction and instead… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing to examine the impact of the Biden Administration’s latest regulatory push under the WOTUS rule: “Small Business Perspectives on the Impacts of the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States Rule.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: I want to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Small Business Perspectives on the Impacts of the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States Rule.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “Since President Biden was sworn into office, the regulatory actions of his… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following Op-Ed by Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, appeared on Fox Business this morning. “Small business owners are on the front lines of innovation and job creation. They account for over half of the payroll in our country and are mainstays of their communities.  “When these businesses are confident… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing to celebrate our country’s entrepreneurs: “From Nothing to Something: The Story of the American Dream.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, everyone. And welcome to the first Committee on Small Business hearing of the 118th Congress. I want… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) gaveled in a full House Committee on Small Business hearing titled “From Nothing to Something: The Story of the American Dream.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after leading today’s panel. “I cannot think of a better way to highlight both the story and importance of the American Dream than by hearing directly from… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) along with Vice Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) issued the following statements regarding recent oversight efforts inquiring how the Biden Administration is cooperating with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA),… Read more »