Williams Weekly                          

Dear Texans,

Last week was another busy week in Washington, D.C. addressing your top concerns and the important issues facing our nation. Read below for an update on my work serving you.

Holding China Accountable

The interference and aggression coming from the Chinese Communist Party poses a significant threat to our families, businesses, and country. Legislation I led, the China Financial Threat Mitigation Act passed in the House and has been sent to the Senate for a vote. This legislation will allow the U.S. to be better protected from Chinese aggression and hold the CCP accountable. Watch my floor speech and read the full release here.

Introduced the Safer Schools Act of 2023

No child or teacher should ever feel unsafe in the classroom, and funding should not be an obstacle for administrators who want to proactively address their physical security concerns. I am proud to introduce the Safer Schools Act which allows public school districts to apply for grants directly from the Department of Justice to help with assessments for their campus security vulnerabilities and for any corrective physical improvements. Read the full release here.

Supporting Veterans and Small Businesses

Starting a small business takes bravery and courage, and it is important that we support our veterans and provide them with the resources they need to succeed. This week, the House Committee on Small Business voted to pass the Supporting Small Business and Career and Technical Education Act of 2023 and the Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2023 out of committee to be sent to the floor of the House of Representatives. Watch my opening remarks and read the full release here.

In Case You Missed It

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and teachers is of the utmost importance. I joined WBAP to discuss the Safer Schools Act which works to provide critical funding for risk assessment and bolster security in our schools. Listen to the full clip here.

In God we trust,

Roger Williams

Member of Congress