Williams Weekly                          

Praying for the Families and Victims of the Grand Blanc Church 
 
The heartbreaking events at Grand Blanc Church remind us of the importance of unity, faith, and compassion in difficult times. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and everyone in the community who is grieving. This terrible tragedy in a place of worship has no place in our society. 
 
Democrat-Led Government Shutdown 
 
It is critical that the government remains open to ensure stability for hardworking Americans who should not have to pay the price for political gridlock. A government shutdown disrupts lives across the country. Our servicemembers and veterans risk lapses in pay and benefits, small businesses face delays in federal programs and contracting, and families who depend on essential services are uncertain. 
 
Introduced the RUSH Act 
 
On Tuesday, I introduced the Reducing Unnecessary Slowdowns in Handling (RUSH) Act. It is designed to bring efficiency, transparency, and accountability to the license approval process. By requiring applications to be processed within reasonable deadlines and mandating public reports on delays and denials. This bill ensures predictability for businesses and individuals who depend on these permits. This legislation is about cutting through red tape and making sure the government serves the people in a fair and consistent way. 

Read the full text here.    

Co-Sponsored the TORQE 62 Resolution 
 
This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the TORQE 62 crash. We lost six brave Airmen and five contractors from Dyess AFB. Co-sponsoring the TORQE 62 Resolution reflects my continued commitment to advancing priorities that support those who serve. My heart is with the families who still carry this loss. We will never forget.  
 
Read the full text here.  

In Case You Missed It! 
 
I sat down with Jon Scott on the Fox News Report to talk about law enforcement successes in Washington, D.C., and why it’s important to keep ICE personnel safe from unauthorized tracking tools. 
 
Had a great conversation on WBAP The Morning News about government funding, economic impacts, political violence, law enforcement, and how Main Street businesses are navigating it all. 
 
Spoke on the Mark Davis Show about the government shutdown and its effects on Main Street. From small businesses waiting on SBA loans to families relying on federal services, we also discussed the importance of keeping military and federal operations running so Texas communities can hit the ground running once the government reopens. 

In God we trust,

Roger Williams

Member of Congress