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Rep. Meuser Op-Ed: Biden Uses Federal Agency to Bolster His Reelection Campaign

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following Op-Ed by Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access, appeared in the Washington Examiner this afternoon. "The Small Business Administration announced an aggressive voter registration initiative with the Michigan Department of State on March 19. The…

Chairman Williams, Senator Ernst Issue Statements on Release of SBA-Michigan MOU

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, released the full Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Michigan Department of State (MDOS), along with relevant Committee evidence regarding the ongoing investigation. Chairman Williams and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Ranking…

Chairman Williams: “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Biden Administration’s Failure to Consider Small Businesses”

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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 Biden Administration’s Failure to Consider Small Businesses.” Chairman Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on how the Biden Administration’s burdensome regulatory…

Chairman Williams Condemns the SBA for Failing to Sell the COVID EIDL Portfolio as Directed

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement after the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its intention to not sell the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) portfolio as advised by independent consultants. “A third-party consultant, paid for by taxpayer dollars,…

Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing Examining the Biden Administration’s Failure to Consider Small Businesses in the Regulatory Process

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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 Biden Administration’s Failure to Consider Small Businesses.” Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today’s hearing. “Since day one, this Administration has unleashed a regulatory onslaught on Main Street,” said Chairman…

Committee on Small Business Releases Report on Federal Agency Compliance with RFA

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, released a full staff report on the Committee’s 15-month investigation into federal agencies’ compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). Chairman Williams issued the following statement. “This 15-month long investigation conducted by our Committee demonstrates how…

SMALL BUSINESS SNAPSHOT

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In the month of May, inflation continued to be reported as a leading issue for small business owners, as persistently remained above the Federal Reserve’s two percent target while the labor market has continued to outperform expectations, although there are some signs of slowing. Despite the signs of a slowdown in the labor market, more than nine in ten small business owners reported few…

Committee on Small Business Announces June Hearing Schedule

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its June hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: “Weaponizing Federal Resources: Exposing the SBA’s Voter Registration Efforts” ·         Date & Time: Tuesday, June 4th at 10:00 AM ET ·         Location: Hearing Room, 2360…

Chairman Williams, Rep. Van Duyne Write to GEC to Further Investigation into Censorship

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations, wrote to the State Department’s Global Engagement Center (GEC) to further investigate government censorship and revenue interference…

Chairman Williams, Senator Ernst Demand Documents on the SBA’s Voter Registration Activities and Political Travel

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, wrote to the Small Business Administration (SBA) demanding additional documents on the SBA’s voter registration activities and political travel. Chairman…