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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.
In the 117th Congress, 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) 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.
President Biden wasted no time fulfilling his campaign promises to enact the radical Left's agenda. Less than 24 hours after being sworn into office, he has made our nation, and its future, less safe.
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:
Swearing in for the 117th Congress was held on Jan. 3.
Although Republicans picked up some seats in the U.S. House after the Nov. 3 general elections, they remain in the minority (222-211). U.S. Rep. Roger Williams was elected to his fifth term in Congress. The Republican represents Texas District 25, which includes Lampasas County.
"If you take aside the presidential race, I think that [Nov. 3] was a real good day for Republicans and conservatives … we really closed the gap," Williams said.