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CLEBURNE, TEXAS – U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) today met with La Moderna CEO Jose Carlos Franco and staff to tour their facility. As a small business owner, Rep. Williams was able to discuss legislation and regulations, such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and Tax Reform 2.0, and the impact it’s having on the business and workers.
BEE CAVE, TEXAS – U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) presented the Bee Cave Police Department and the Lake Travis Fire and Rescue with a flag flown over the United States Capitol earlier today. Rep.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), made the following comments upon President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will be asking every Cabinet secretary to cut their next-year’s budget by 5 percent:
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) released the following statement Tuesday after speaking with local officials regarding flooding in Central Texas:
Dear Texans,
At the start of this Congress, small business optimism was low. Employers and workers needed relief from burdensome regulations in order to grow their business. Last year, we passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which slashed taxes for Main Street and allowed it to breathe again.
✓ 20 percent small business tax deduction
CROWLEY, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin) attended the ‘topping-off’ ceremony for Tarleton State University’s Fort Worth campus. As the representative for Tarleton State’s main campus in Stephenville, Rep. Williams delivered remarks at the ceremony to celebrate the midpoint of construction, as well as 118,000 hours of labor without a time-loss injury.
CLIFTON, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin) spoke with local Clifton Rotary members this afternoon to provide an update on tax reform and business legislation. Rep. Williams was also able to discuss improvements that were made in Tax Reform 2.0, that just passed through the House last month.
CLEBURNE, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin) today met with faculty, staff and students participating in the Hill College Snap-on Automotive Technology Program, the HVAC Program, and the Welding Program at the Cleburne Technical Center. As their representative, Rep. Williams discussed legislation and regulations that will impact their educators and students.
Dear Texans,
There's nothing quite like a Friday night in Texas - friends, family, and high school football! I was honored to attend the Burleson High School vs. Centennial High School football game and participate in the coin toss. It was a great game and congratulations to the Centennial football team on a hard-earned win - Go Spartans!
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Yesterday the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee held a hearing to markup H.R. 3626 (among several other Bills), the “Bank Service Company Examination Coordination Act of 2017.” Sponsored by Rep.
About seven months after historic tax reform was enacted, Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin) believes the economic impact on the country is giving Republicans momentum for the fall.
Williams, whose district includes Lampasas County, is optimistic that further reforms could pass in October, ahead of the November elections.
Entrepreneurs are ditching Silicon Valley and heading south to Texas instead to launch their startups, according to a congressman from the Lone Star State.
Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, told FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo Thursday that the Texas is seeing an influx of new companies recently.
Newly introduced legislation is calling for the United States Mint to strike square commemorative coins in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the integration of baseball in 2022.
On April 15, 1947, Robinson debuted for the National League’s Brooklyn Dodgers and on July 5, 1947, Doby integrated the American League with the Cleveland Indians.
The U.S. Congressional Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade discussed major questions around digital currencies in a hearing today, July 18. The hearing, entitled “The Future of Money: Digital Currency,” considered potential domestic and global implementations of cryptocurrencies.
Our firms recently joined up with 50 other independent mortgage bankers in a comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asking for regulatory streamlining for smaller IMBs.
Baseball legend Andre Dawson was on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, helping to get an early start on marking the 75th anniversary of the integration of Major League Baseball.
He joined lawmakers at a news conference to talk about legislation that would create a commemorative coin in the shape of a baseball home plate depicting baseball pioneers Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby.
A U.S. Congressional delegation from Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi has introduced legislation that would expand the congressionally designated Interstate 14 corridor across the three states.
Congressmen who represent the Fort Hood area are applauding the Army’s decision to establish a new command unit in Austin.
The Army Futures Command, to be led by a four-star general, will spearhead the Army’s modernization of new equipment.
The Army announced on Friday that Austin will serve as unit’s headquarters, with about 500 people.
AUSTIN, TX — Austin has been selected as the home for the U.S. Army's new Futures Command, officials confirmed.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), who represents Hays County, honored the local veterans aboard the Bill Kolbe Honor Flight yesterday on the House floor.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), who represents Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, congratulated the Men’s Rodeo Team for placing second at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR).
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) took to the House floor Wednesday to recognize members of the Lake Travis Fire & Rescue and the Bee Cave Police Department for completing the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.
Williams’ remarks are below: