WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) released the following statement on the House passage of a continuing resolution that extends federal funding through January and ends the government shutdown.

“The end of the Democrat Shutdown is welcome news for America’s 36 million small businesses,” said Chairman Williams. “Each day of gridlock cost Main Street lost access to capital, delayed contracts, and weakened confidence. With the U.S. Small Business Administration lending and federal programs back online, entrepreneurs can again focus on growth, hiring, and rebuilding momentum after weeks of Democrat-inflicted uncertainty across Main Street.”

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