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November 11, 2017

WASHINGTON — Austin Rep. Roger Williams awoke to the sounds of gunshots down the hallway of his Washington apartment building on a recent fall night.

He waited, his heart racing, certain that authorities would soon arrive.

They didn't. It was just a dream.

November 9, 2017

WASHINGTON – Texas U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R–Austin, coach of the Republican Congressional Baseball Team, and his legislative assistant, Zack Barth of Houston, received a Medal of Merit Thursday from the U.S. Capitol Police in connection with the June 14 shooting at a team practice in suburban Virginia.

November 9, 2017

U.S. Rep. Roger Williams of Austin and his aide, Zack Barth – survivors of a shooting attack outside Washington, D.C., last June – were each awarded a Medal of Merit by U.S.

October 24, 2017

Any businessman knows that the best way to grow our economy is by embracing tax reform that includes pro-growth and pro-American economic policies. Congress is working on a plan that would dramatically overhaul our tax code for the first time in more than three decades — and this comprehensive approach should guide our country every step of the way.

Issues:Economy
October 6, 2017

WASHINGTON (KWTX) U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, Friday blasted new restrictions of the payday lending industry, calling them irresponsible.

The rules the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau unveiled Thursday represent the first nationwide regulation of the payday loan industry.

Issues:Economy
September 26, 2017
Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) took to the House floor Monday to recognize and congratulate the Abbott High School Baseball Team on winning their first State Championship.
As a former Texas Christian University and Atlanta Braves baseball player, Rep.
September 25, 2017

Last month, the most catastrophic hurricane in history hit the Texas Coast, and its aftermath destroyed entire communities.

September 20, 2017

Congressman Roger Williams made a trip to the National Guard Armory in Stephenville to thank members of the Army National Guard for their bravery during Hurricane Harvey.

The unit was the first on scene in Houston to begin rescue missions.

September 20, 2017

On Sept. 18, 1942, then-Camp Hood opened up as a tank destroyer training camp in response to the German tanks of World War II.

Three-quarters of a century later, the post is home to III Armored Corps and is the only Army installation capable of hosting two armored divisions.

September 18, 2017

FORT HOOD — Community leaders, state representatives and retired Army generals joined senior leaders of Fort Hood as the nation's premier military installation celebrated 75 years Monday.