Williams Weekly

Condemning Political Violence

On Wednesday afternoon, father, husband, and patriot Charlie Kirk was senselessly assassinated at Utah Valley University. I pray God’s comfort, strength, and peace covers his family as they endure this unimaginable loss. Let our nation come together to condemn political violence and uphold the values of freedom and liberty our nation was founded on.

Remembering 9/11

Thursday marked the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that changed the course of history. We will never forget the thousands of innocent lives lost on that fateful day. May God bless the victims and the heroes who sacrificed themselves to save others.

Visited the U.S. Secret Service Training Facilities

This week, Representative Mike Kelly and I toured the U.S. Secret Service training facilities. I applaud these brave men and women for their tireless dedication and groundbreaking innovation as they carry out their mission to protect our nation’s leaders. In Congress, I am working to ensure law enforcement has all of the tools necessary to succeed.

Small Business Committee Passed Bill to Extend Small Business Innovation Research Programs

For over forty years, the SBIR and STTR programs have provided small businesses with access to the valuable resources that allow them to be at the forefront of American innovation. With the programs expiring soon, it is critical we act swiftly to ensure our nation’s greatest innovators continue to receive the resources they need to keep America competitive. My Committee took that critical step, voting to extend the SBIR and STTR programs for one year, as we work to make them stronger. Watch my remarks here.

Small Business Subcommittee Hearing

Government contracts and solicitations are often overly complex, making them difficult for many businesses to respond to successfully. This week, the Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure held a hearing examining ways to expand opportunities and remove barriers for small businesses to compete for government contracts. Watch the full hearing here.

Financial Services Full Committee Hearing

For many small and medium private companies considering an initial public offering, the decision often comes down to whether the benefits of accessing public markets outweigh the costs and risks of compliance. As we have seen in recent years, the shareholder proposal process can be dominated by a small group of activist investors advancing niche, political agendas that have little to do with long-term value creation. These dynamics can create uncertainty and additional costs that make public markets less attractive. Watch my line of questioning here.

Financial Services Subcommittee Hearing

Tuesday, the Financial Services National Security Subcommittee held a hearing evaluating the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network which has created a compliance nightmare for small business owners across Texas and the nation. Watch my line of questioning here.

Celebrating the Arlington Chamber’s 80th Anniversary

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. As the city’s oldest and largest business organization, the Chamber remains a pillar of the community, serving over 1,000 members and advocating for businesses of all sizes. Watch my remarks on the House Floor honoring this remarkable milestone.

Met with Mark Teixeira

Glad to visit with my friend, and Major League Baseball legend, Mark Teixeira in my D.C. office. I look forward to serving with him in Congress to uphold Texas values and welcoming him onto America’s team.

Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation

It was an honor to join the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) for their 36th Annual Banquet to celebrate CSF’s continued commitment in protecting America’s sporting traditions and conservation heritage. I am proud to represent hunters, anglers, and conservationists across Texas up in Washington by supporting pro-conservation and pro-sportsmen legislation that safeguards these traditions for future generations.

In Case You Missed It!

When Democrats protest law and order, they are fighting to defend murderers, rapists, and criminals, not the American people. House Republicans are building on President Trump’s decisive action to Make America Safe Again. I joined Newsmax on National Report to discuss.

In God we trust,

Roger Williams

Member of Congress