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July 24, 2018

About seven months after historic tax reform was enacted, Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin) believes the economic impact on the country is giving Republicans momentum for the fall.

Williams, whose district includes Lampasas County, is optimistic that further reforms could pass in October, ahead of the November elections.

Issues:Economy
July 23, 2018
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I had the pleasure of meeting with a group of 4-H students from Cleburne, Texas in our nation’s capital last week. These kids are the future leaders of this great nation and it’s important we talk with them about issues that matter and hear their concerns. I am honored to represent them in the 25th District of Texas and I enjoyed having them in Washington.
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July 20, 2018

Newly introduced legislation is calling for the United States Mint to strike square commemorative coins in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the integration of baseball in 2022.

On April 15, 1947, Robinson debuted for the National League's Brooklyn Dodgers and on July 5, 1947, Doby integrated the American League with the Cleveland Indians.

July 20, 2018

Entrepreneurs are ditching Silicon Valley and heading south to Texas instead to launch their startups, according to a congressman from the Lone Star State.

Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, told FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo Thursday that the Texas is seeing an influx of new companies recently.

Among the reasons for the influx is an absence of personal income and corporate income taxes.

July 19, 2018

The U.S. Congressional Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade discussed major questions around digital currencies in a hearing today, July 18. The hearing, entitled "The Future of Money: Digital Currency," considered potential domestic and global implementations of cryptocurrencies.

At the hearing, the Subcommittee discussed the deployment of cryptocurrency and its underlying technology, blockchain, by central banks, arguing whether central banks should introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

July 19, 2018

Our firms recently joined up with 50 other independent mortgage bankers in a comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asking for regulatory streamlining for smaller IMBs. Our letter asked that Section 1024(b)(b) of the Dodd-Frank Act — which requires tiered regulation of nonbanks based on size, volume, product risk, and extent of state supervision — be fully implemented with respect to these types of community-based mortgage lenders.

Issues:Economy
July 19, 2018

(COOPERSTOWN, NY) – In 1947, the National Pastime truly became America's game when Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby integrated baseball.

Today, the United States Congress announced the introduction of legislation that will celebrate and honor these landmark events in the country's history with the Integration of Baseball Commemorative Coin Act.

July 18, 2018

A U.S. Congressional delegation from Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi has introduced legislation that would expand the congressionally designated Interstate 14 corridor across the three states.

July 18, 2018

Baseball legend Andre Dawson was on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, helping to get an early start on marking the 75th anniversary of the integration of Major League Baseball.

He joined lawmakers at a news conference to talk about legislation that would create a commemorative coin in the shape of a baseball home plate depicting baseball pioneers Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby.

July 17, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), a small business owner for his entire working life who serves as a vice chairman on the House Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement after the passage of the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018:

Issues:Economy