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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement regarding the Senate-passed infrastructure bill:
Every year Congress is given the power to set spending for important governmental functions, programs, and agencies. This important responsibility in our legislative branch of government sets the stage for how legislators will spend and allocate American taxpayer dollars. Unfortunately, this year’s appropriations process has become a complete sham process by the Democrats.
AUSTIN, TX – Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11), Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21), and Rep. Roger Williams (TX-25) held a roundtable discussion with local law enforcement in Austin, TX.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement regarding his amendments to the appropriation bills this week:
Dear Texans,
93 days since being tapped as the Border Czar, 600,000+ illegal crossings, and thousands of drug seizures later, Vice President Harris finally made her way to the Southern Border. She defended President Biden’s open border policies, which upended President Trump’s success over the past 4 years.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced the “Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices Uniformity Act” to protect businesses from arbitrary enforcement actions from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
In every business, you need to create, balance, and manage your budget. As a small business owner for over 50 years, I know the importance of keeping your finances in order so you can prepare for the future.
Dear Texans,
I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable 4th of July weekend. I enjoyed celebrating our great freedoms and independence at the great City of Lakeway parade last weekend.
There is no denying a crisis on our Southern Border exists, unless you’re President Joe Biden and his Border Czar Kamala Harris. Only five months into 2021, border patrol experienced 929,868 encounters with illegal migrants crossing our southern border. To put this massive number into perspective, there were only 458,088 encounters in all of 2020. This significant increase shows how the Biden a
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) announced his appointment from House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to serve on the Future of American Freedoms Task Force, one the conference’s top initiatives led by Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan.
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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.
Norman Lucas believes the Save Our Stages Act would be a lifeline for live music venues.
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.
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.”
The office of Congressman Roger Williams, R-Austin, announced a grant to the Housing Authority of Killeen for just over $20,000 this week.
The grant comes will help pay for housing choice vouchers as part of federal coronavirus aid funding that was passed by Congress.
The sound of music has given way to the sounds of silence at downtown Cleburne’s Songbird Live. Three blocks south Plaza Theatre Co. at Dudley Hall sits empty as well having twice shut down since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Congressmen Roger Williams (R-TX-25) and Peter Welch (D-VT-At large) introduced the Save Our Stages Act on Thursday, to provide grants from the Small Business Administration to independent music venues impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the Senate companion version of the legislation.
The U.S. Mint unveiled the design for coins honoring President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara Bush, on Tuesday.
Here’s what state and local elected officials, business leaders and community leaders are saying about Tesla’s plans to build a $1 billion assembly plant in the Austin metro area:
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, responded to submitted questions on the COVID-19 pandemic and the economy during a Monday virtual town hall meeting on Zoom. Dave Gruber, associate commissioner of Texas Department of State Health Services, answered questions as well.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) took to the House floor Tuesday to honor the life and legacy of Dan Jenkins.
Williams’ remarks are below.
"Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to honor a great man and even better friend, Mr. Dan Jenkins, who passed away last Thursday, at the age of 90.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) took to the House floor Monday to recognize United States Marine Corp Lance Corporal Alyssa ‘Joy’ Plunk, of Marble Falls, Texas, for receiving the Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal.
Williams’ remarks are below:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) took to the House floor Tuesday to honor the life and legacy of Faith Christine Barcroft of Gatesville, Texas, who passed away on February 20, 2019 from glioblastoma.
Williams’ remarks are below: