Press Releases
Washington, D.C. Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25)opposed Speaker Pelosi's partisan COVID-19 relief package that directed 91% of relief funds to a democrat wish list, instead of struggling Americans. Less than 9% of the relief bill will go to critical COVID-19 health spending such as a national vaccination program, tracking, testing and esources to reopen.
Rep. Williams Fights for Music Venues as SBA Gridlock Continues
WASHINGTON, D.C- Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) voiced his frustration and displeasure with the Small Business Administration's (SBA) handling of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program. The SVOG was authorized by the Congressman Williams' bipartisan Save our Stages Act, which was signed into law by President Trump on December 27th, 2020.
Rep. Williams' Amendments Fight for Small Businesses and Protect the Unborn
Washington, D.C. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced 2 Amendments in the House Committee on Financial Services and 2 more in the House Small Business Committee. Today, Democrats steamed ahead with a partisan COVID-19 package led by Speaker Pelosi and Chuck Schumer at the direction of President Biden, who just weeks ago offered a pledge of unity and bipartisanship.
"It's a tremendous honor to be assigned to the Small Business Committee in the 117th Congress. The resiliency of Main Street America has been tested this past year, but with the help of the CARES Act and the most recent COVID-19 relief bill, the recovery is underway," said Williams. "After decades of owning and operating a family business, I recognize the hardships felt by the thousands of small businesses across Texas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) reintroduced the Ensuring Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 341) to permanently extend telehealth provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) Act. The legislation would also eliminate site restrictions for telehealth so that patients can receive care in their homes, and providers will be reimbursed at payment rates the same as face-to-face visits.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today released the following statement after the inauguration of President Joe Biden:
"As we embark on a new day in our history, I remain committed to upholding conservative principles and fighting for freedom and liberty on behalf of all Texans. Now is not the time to pause. We have many challenges facing our nation and it's time to get to work. We have made many great strides over the last four years, and it is my hope that America continues to be a beacon of light to the world."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today released the following statement after voting against the Democrats' rules package:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today will be sworn into his fifth term in the United States House of Representatives serving the 25th Congressional District of Texas. To view a livestream of House floor proceedings beginning around 4:00PM CT, please click here.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today released the following statement after voting in favor of the bipartisan-bicameral COVID-19 relief and omnibus package.
"This bipartisan legislation will ultimately have an immediate impact in the fight against and the recovery from COVID-19. Constituents from TX-25 scored several victories this evening and I am pleased to highlight many of those accomplishments.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today praised the inclusion of the Save Our Stages Act in the bipartisan-bicameral COVID-19 relief and omnibus package: