Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today released the following statement 14 years after the September 11th attacks on the homeland:

"Today we remember the innocent American lives that were lost in a cowardly act of hatred. We pray for them and their loved ones. The attacks in New York, Washington and southwestern Pennsylvania united our nation. Heroes were born. From the passengers on Flight 93 to the brave men and women in uniform who remain abroad, the United States has defied those who attempted to break our spirit."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today signed a letter to House leadership stating that he will not support a government funding bill that contains funding for Planned Parenthood.

The letter, authored by Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.), was sent to Speaker of the House John Boehner, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Majority Whip Steve Scalise.

BURLESON, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin) today honored a disabled veteran of the United States Navy, Mr. Hal Cleveland, by acknowledging his service and presiding over the installation of a new roof on his house which was donated by a local roofing company.

"Mr. Cleveland is an American hero, and his numerous tours of duty and accolades illustrate that," said Williams. "Many of us have not given what he has, so we are here to thank him for his service and show him our appreciation for his commitment to the community, Texas and the United States."

AUSTIN, TEXAS – During a constituent meeting at Grumps Burgers in Burleson this week, Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) presented a framed American flag to Operation Hero Guard – a group of armed citizens who have stood post at U.S. military recruiting offices in Johnson County after an attack on a U.S. military recruiting station in Chattanooga, Tenn. that killed four marines and a sailor.

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today met with the Austin Area Life Affirming Coalition board members and Austin Pregnancy Resource Center (APRC) staff to discuss women's health issues and how to protect the sanctity of life.

"Organizations like APRC are what lawmakers should be rooting for," said Williams. "Instead, Congress has awarded more than $500 million a year to an organization that actually alters abortion procedures to harvest fetal parts. Not only is this illegal under federal law, it is morally reprehensible.

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams' (R-Texas) has introduced the final piece of legislation in his seven bill tax reform plan, Jumpstart America.

"As a business owner I believe cash flowing American businesses should be Washington's number one approach to tax reform, but unfortunately that just has not been the case," said Williams. "Small businesses need relief now, and Jumpstart America is the most effective and immediate way to empower small businesses to grow and hire again."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday afternoon, the House Financial Services Committee passed Congressman Roger Williams' (R-Texas) bill, the State Licensing Efficiency Act of 2015 (H.R.2643), by a vote of 57- 0.

H.R.2643, which would give states more control to conduct required background checks on state-regulated non-bank financial services industries, now heads to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives where it will be voted on by the entire chamber after lawmakers return to Washington in September.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas), a small business owner and member of the Financial Services Committee, has introduced a bill that would require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to explain to community banks and credit unions why they are not exempted from certain CFPB rules and regulations as permitted in the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.