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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams’ bill, the Merchant Banking Modernization Act, passed markup in the House Committee on Financial Services by a vote of 35-17. This legislation amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 by extending the holding period for merchant banking investments from the Federal Reserve’s 10-year limit to a statutory minimum of 15 years, ensuring small businesses have the capital they need to grow and succeed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5100 under suspension favorably out of the chamber. Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement on the legislation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced legislation that will extend the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, set to expire on September 30, 2025, for one year.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced the Freedom to Compete Act to codify President Trump’s Executive Order titled Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), introduced the Blue Shield Privacy Act of 2025. This legislation updates 18 U.S.C. §119 to protect police officers and their families from targeted doxing attacks.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) introduced the Equal Shot Act of 2025, a key piece of legislation aimed at ensuring fairness in federal small business policy. This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Administrator from discriminating against firearm-related businesses in the distribution of financial assistance.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), alongside Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-4), led a letter to United States Attorney General Pam Bondi expressing significant concern about the ICEBlock app, which was designed to alert users of impending U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The use of this app constitutes a large-scale obstruction of justice and poses a serious threat to public safety and the safety of the ICE officers carrying out these operations.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, announced the promotion of Lauren Holmes to Chief of Staff and Katie Crane to Deputy Chief of Staff in his Washington, D.C. office.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), introduced the Fuel Emissions Freedom Act and the Stop the Subsidized Green Energy Scam Act. These bills will restore regulatory sanity, protect taxpayers, and defend free-market principles in both the automotive and energy sectors.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced a resolution expressing support for the designation of July as ‘American Patriotism Month.’ This resolution seeks to celebrate patriotic pride and supports efforts to teach and display patriotism by highlighting heroic acts made by brave men and women throughout American history.