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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) this week sent a letter to U.S.
AUSTIN, TX – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today hosted a virtual townhall with small business owners across the 25ht District to discuss available relief during COVID-19. He was joined by panelists Tom Sullivan, Vice President of Small Business Policy at the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today sent a letter to U.S.
FORT WORTH, TX – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today held a press conference at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth highlighting the urgency of passing his bipartisan bill, the Save Our Stages Act, to provide relief for independent live music venues.
Music venues are a central part of our fabric here in Texas and they need our help.
Casey Donahew can't wait to get back on the stage and sing for crowds.
"Music does heal," the country music singer said. "It happens every day."
Texas Congressman Roger Williams is co-sponsoring pandemic relief legislation for music venues.
Senator John Cornyn recently co-sponsored similar legislation in the Senate.
Both the House and Senate bills have bipartisan support.
Some have been creative with how to keep the music going, like the Levitt Pavilion.
Norman Lucas believes the Save Our Stages Act would be a lifeline for live music venues.
Williams was joined by tourism and entertainment industry leaders in Fort Worth at a press conference at Billy Bob's Texas on Friday highlighting the proposed measure. Venue shutdowns have been tough on the business owners themselves and it directly affects artists and crews who would be performing on their stages, North Texas native and country singer Casey Donahew said.
HILLSBORO, TX – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today toured the Hillsboro Municipal Airport after announcing a $553,500 grant awarded to the airport under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Mayor Andy Smith, EDC Administrator Art Mann and Airport Manager John Graham joined the tour.