LETTER – The Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations wrote to Administrator Isabella Guzman of the Small Business Administration (SBA) seeking information on the SBA’s actions on retrieving COVID-program fraudulent loans. April 19, 2023 Read the full letter here.   Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Paying Their Fair Share: How Tax Hikes Crush the Competitiveness of Small Businesses.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good afternoon and welcome to today’s hearing where we will be examining the tax landscape for small businesses. First, I… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Paying Their Fair Share: How Tax Hikes Crush the Competitiveness of Small Businesses.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after concluding today’s hearing. “As demonstrated in today’s hearing, our nation’s job creators need a tax code that works for them, not… Read more »

As we’ve moved into April, Main Street America continues to face strong economic headwinds on numerous fronts. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released last week showed inflation coming in at 5 percent and core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose .4 percent from the prior month. Suffice it to say, when the target inflation rate is 2 percent, there is nothing to celebrate when… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) final rule changes to their flagship 7(a) lending program. “The SBA is moving forward with their proposal to make themselves the primary regulator of more 7(a) lenders while simultaneously reducing the underwriting standards for these government… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. “When the target inflation rate is 2 percent there is nothing to celebrate when the CPI data comes in higher at 5 percent,” said Chairman Williams. “Main Street America is signaling inflation is still their top concern and with rising interest… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman issued the following statements on the SBA’s Boots to Business program after visiting Fort Hood this past Friday. “The SBA’s Boots to Business program has proven to be an invaluable lifeline to thousands of America’s heroes who were looking to start the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, The House Committee on Small Business announced its April hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Paying Their Fair Share: How Tax Hikes Crush the Competitiveness of Small Businesses.” Date & Time: Tuesday, April 18th at 2:00PM Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn Subcommittee on Oversight Investigations and Regulations Hearing: “Office of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) released the following statement on his vote to pass H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. “I hear from our small energy producers all the time about the damage that has been done to their industry over the last few years,” said Chairman Williams. “This crucial piece of legislation would increase domestic energy production, reform… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau implementing its 1071 rule known as the Small Business Lending Data Collection rule. “Just this week, the Committee on Small Business heard from banks and credit unions on how detrimental the CFPB’s proposed data collection rulemaking would be on Main Street… Read more »