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Small businesses are one of America's greatest assets. They breathe life into our communities, and they are the gold standard for unleashing human potential. It is because of their determination that our country possesses the opportunity for unparalleled growth.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25)joined over 80 lawmakers urging U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza to allow rural hospitals and Rural Health Clinics (RHC's) to be eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program and related financial programs in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams wants small-business owners to take advantage of the federal resources available to them during the COVID-19 pandemic. He discussed those options during an April 7 webinar.
In March, President Donald Trump signed an economic stimulus package into law to help individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two parts of the CARES Act — the Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Paycheck Protection Program — aim to help small businesses.
Congressman Roger Williams and State Representative Dr. Brad Buckley both hosted town-hall-style teleconferences recently to provide citizens and business owners in their districts with information regarding loan programs and economic assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak and its related economic impact.
In Williams' Telephone Town Hall on April 6, audience questions ranged from initial steps on applying for Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs to inquiries about loan eligibility and loan forgiveness.
Congressman Williams released the following statement:
Small businesses are the heartbeat of the American economy, and they are suffering right now at no fault of their own. As a small business owner for over 50 years, I know all too well the tough decisions that our small business owners are being forced to make during this trying time.
America is currently facing an unprecedented pandemic that has upended much of our normal routines and touched every aspect of our society. Schools are finishing the year online, businesses are forced to close their storefronts, and most all events have been canceled for the foreseeable future. These drastic measures are necessary to stopping the spread of COVID-19 and ensuring the influx of patients does not overwhelm our healthcare system.
We all share responsibility in helping slow the spread of COVID-19. Even if you're young, your actions can still put others at risk, which is why it's vital that we follow instructions from health officials to stay home unless absolutely necessary. We must do everything we can to help keep Texans healthy, and that begins with prevention in our communities.
United States Congressman Roger Williams (R), who serves Texas District 25 which runs from southwest of Fort Worth to south of Hays County, spoke to the Century News about COVID-19 and the national and local response to the virus. The interview was conducted on Friday, March 27 just before the House of Representatives passed the CARES Act coronavirus stimulus package.
Late last week, President Donald Trump signed a $2.2 trillion bill described by supporters as a relief effort and stimulus for businesses and people affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
The measure passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday by a voice vote after the Senate voted 96-0 to advance the measure.
Residents will soon see monetary relief from COVID-19.
President Donald Trump signed the CARES Act — also known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act — recently. The $2.2 trillion package was unanimously passed by the U.S. Senate last week and by the U.S House on Friday.
The American people have always stepped up to the plate in times of need, U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, said Friday afternoon.