Press Releases
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), a member of the House Financial Services Committee and a second generation small business owner, today released the following statement after the Obama Administration singlehandedly announced a proposed rule to restrict lending practices to lower income Americans.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), who represents Burleson, Texas in the U.S. Congress, today announced he has been chosen by The Burleson Lions Club to be the Fourth of July Grand Marshall.
“I am honored to take on the role as Grand Marshal this Independence Day,” said Williams. “Burleson is a town close to my heart, and I am looking forward to celebrating our nation’s birthday with my family, friends and fellow patriots.”
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) today announced that he will deliver remarks at the Johnson County Memorial Day Service in Cleburne Monday.
What: Rep. Williams to speak to veterans, families and community members at the Johnson County Memorial Day Service
Date: Monday, May 30, 2016
Time: 10:30 am CT
Location: Cleburne Memorial Park: 405 Waters St, Cleburne, TX 76031
Open to Press: Yes
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), who represents Fort Hood in the U.S. Congress, had three of his requests included in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations bill to address the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) patient backlog, project cost overruns and the toll-free crisis hotline after calls went unanswered.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), who represents Fort Hood in the U.S. Congress, last night voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017.
“In a time of so much uncertainty, we must ensure our military remains the strongest fighting force in the world,” said Williams. “By passing this defense bill we are giving them the tools they need to accomplish their missions and remain ready to defeat our enemies.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams’ (R – Austin) authorization of a “land exchange” between Fort Hood and Copperas Cove was included in the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual military policy bill that has passed through Congress for the last 54 years.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) today announced the winning submission for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition from Texas’ 25th congressional district.
“I am proud to announce Jennifer Good of Lake Travis High School is this year’s winner,” said Williams. “Jennifer’s painting, Home, accurately captures music’s important role to Austin, and I look forward to having it displayed in our nation’s capital. I want to thank all of the artists who demonstrated the creative talent that is in central Texas.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) this evening voted for the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act to help incorporate private insurance providers into the flood insurance market that is currently dominated by federally backed policies.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) this afternoon will testify before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy to speak on his seven bill tax reform plan, Jumpstart America.
Last month, taxpayer advocacy group, Americans for Tax Reform endorsed Williams’ tax plan as “a model for pro-growth, conservative tax reform.”
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Texas), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, today issued the following statement after the Department of Labor released its fiduciary rule to set new standards for financial advisors who manage retirement accounts.