What Roger Williams said, and what was done

“Mrs. LUNA changed her vote from ``yea'' to ``present.'' So (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill was passed. The result of the vote was announced as above recorded.”

“Mr. Speaker, we must pass H.R. 8882 to help ensure small businesses remain competitive. This legislation will help us identify barriers to growth and ways to improve access.”

“Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of H.R. 8882 because it promotes a stronger, more competitive environment for the Main Street of America and businesses to succeed and create jobs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of H.R. 8881 to help modernize the SBA and ensure the agency can better serve America's small business.”

“Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of H.R. 8880 to help strengthen cybersecurity, support small businesses, and ensure Federal resources are being used effectively to protect from growing cyber risks, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, we must pass H.R. 8879 to increase transparency in Federal small business contracting programs by requiring SBA to report on participation in its certification programs so Congress can better evaluate their effectiveness.”

“Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of H.R. 8879 to ensure small business contracting programs are working as they are intended. I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of H.R. 915 because access to technologies increases efficiency and productivity, and will help small businesses remain competitive in an increasingly digital marketplace.”

“Mr. Speaker, we must pass H.R. 826 to require the SBA inspector general to provide regular reports on fraud involving COVID-19 relief loans and improve oversight and transparency of pandemic-era programs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of H.R. 826 because taxpayers deserve accountability, and Congress should have clear, ongoing information about efforts to combat COVID relief fraud.”

“Mr. Speaker, we must pass H.R. 7401 to strengthen integrity in SBA lending programs by requiring employees involved in loan decisions to certify they have no prohibited conflicts of interest.”

“Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of H.R. 7401 to support transparency, accountability, and public confidence in the administration of SBA loans, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, we must pass H.R. 7396 to ensure consistent, long-term support and access to resources for Native American entrepreneurs and Tribal businesses, and I reserve the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Stephenville High School, which I am honored to represent in the United States Congress. On February 9, the National Football Foundation named Stephenville High School the national winner of the Hatchell Cup award.”

“Madam Speaker, we cannot leave Main Street behind in the adoption of AI. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 5788 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.”

“Madam Speaker, H.R. 5788 provides transparency to the SBA's 504 loan program, a key program that promotes job creation and small business growth. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Madam Speaker, H.R. 5764 will directly give small businesses the AI resources and tools for SBDCs across this country. I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense legislation.”

“Madam Speaker, H.R. 5763 allows small businesses on Main Street to have equal access to SBA 504 loans. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Madam Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 3496 to bring access to capital for small businesses in the Northern Mariana Islands.”

“President Trump's executive order, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation. This straightforward bill would require the SBA to operate under a regulatory budget of zero, meaning that for each new regulation imposed, a costly or outdated regulation must be repealed.”

“Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense legislation to increase access to capital for America's small businesses. I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense legislation. We cannot let fraudsters get away with American taxpayer dollars. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Needs to Address Risks on Newly Deployed System'' (GAO-25- 106963; published November 6, 2024). (b) Implementation Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate an implementation plan detailing the actions the Small Business Administration will undertake to establish and implement policies and procedures to govern information technology modernization projects of the Administration.”

“Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense legislation to protect both the SBA and small businesses alike. I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Olympics, officially the XIII Olympic Winter Games and known as the 1980 Lake Placid games, from February 13 to 24, 1980, in Lake Placid, New York. (2) Team USA, comprised of collegiate players, defeated the defending Olympic champion the Soviet Union 4-3 on February 22, 1980, in the final round of the 1980 Winter Olympics men's ice hockey tournament. (3) The 1980 United States Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team roster included-- (A) Bill Baker (Grand Rapids, Minnesota); (B) Neal Broten (Roseau, Minnesota); (C) Dave Christian (Warroad, Minnesota); (D) Steve Christoff (Richfield, Minnesota); (E) Jim Craig (North Easton, Massachusetts); (F) Mike Eruzione (Winthrop, Massachusetts); (G) John Harrington (Virginia, Minnesota); (H) Steve Janaszak (Saint Paul, Minnesota); (I) Mark Johnson (Madison, Wisconsin); (J) Rob McClanahan (Saint Paul, Minnesota); (K) Ken Morrow (Flint, Michigan); (L) Jack O'Callahan (Charlestown, Massachusetts); (M) Mark Pavelich (Eveleth, Minnesota); (N) Mike Ramsey (Minneapolis, Minnesota); (O) Buzz Schneider (Grand Rapids, Minnesota); (P) Dave Silk (Scituate, Massachusetts); (Q) Eric Strobel (Rochester, Minnesota); (R) Bob Suter (Madison, Wisconsin); (S) Mark Wells (St.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Ms. Velazquez, and I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense legislation to continue uplifting small business innovation across America. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate a remarkable milestone for the city of Arlington, Texas. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.”

“Mr. Speaker, Satchel Paige, a great Hall of Fame baseball player, in 1948 won two games of a doubleheader. When he was in the locker room talking to the press, the press said: Satchel, you won both games today.”

“Gottheimer of New Jersey. The People's Republic of China continues to pose a significant challenge to America's economy and financial system. This doesn't mean that China is simply an economic competitor.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to a personal family matter, I was unable to be in D.C. and vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 213 and YEA on Roll Call No. 214.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Aledo Bearcats on their decisive 8-1 victory in the 2025 UIL 5A Division I State baseball championship. The Bearcats concluded a historic season with their second State title, securing the win for the first time in 11 years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Gordon Longhorns baseball team on a hard-fought season. This year, the Longhorns made school history with their first-ever appearance in the UIL Class 1A State championship game.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the City of Burleson Police Department for their remarkable work supporting victims of domestic violence. The lifesaving Burleson victim assistance poster project began with one powerful phrase: If I had known someone like you existed, I would have gotten help sooner.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate a remarkable milestone for The Comanche Chief newspaper located in my district. For over 150 years, The Comanche Chief paper has provided trustworthy news, thoughtful commentary, entertainment, and vital resources for the people of Comanche County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chip for his leadership. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Texas flooding victims. On July Fourth, what should have been a day of celebration turned into a day of tragedy as catastrophic flooding struck central Texas, devastating our communities and claiming far too many innocent lives.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 481, which condemns the disturbing rise in anti-Semitic attacks across the United States. On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists murdered and took hostage innocent Israelis in an unprovoked attack.”

“Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to vote ``yes'' on this commonsense legislation, the American Entrepreneurs First Act. We need to put the guardrails up to support Main Street America.”

“When a small business in any jurisdiction needs assistance, they can still go to their local small business development center or their community lender. The previous administration's border crisis should not put the safety of small businesses who go to the SBA offices and the SBA employees who work in those offices at risk.”

“H.R. 789 will require agencies to share with the SBA information as to why the solicitation was canceled. Moreover, this bill requires agencies to assist small businesses impacted by the canceled solicitation by identifying similar contracts to bid on.”

“Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1642 to bring necessary solutions to all small businesses, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGARVEY.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to a personal family matter, I was unable to vote on H.R. 881--the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 120.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember and honor the life of my friend, Joshua King, of Weatherford, Texas. Joshua was a man of strong faith, a dedicated Texas patriot, and a loving family man.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my dear friend and former colleague, Mia Love. On Sunday, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma, Mia passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on National Medal of Honor Day to commemorate the opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. This museum is a one-of-a-kind tribute to those who risked and, in many cases, sacrificed their lives to save their fellow soldiers and others.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 754, the Investing in Main Street Act of 2025, led by my colleagues, Representatives Chu, Finstad, McIver, and Garbarino.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Gordon Longhorns for their win over the Whiteface Antelopes with a score of 70-24 to become the UIL Class 1A Division 1 State Football Champions.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to the death of my beloved wife of 41 years, Patty Williams, I was unable to be in D.C. and vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 25 and YEA on Roll Call No. 27.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to the death of my beloved wife of 41 years, Patty Williams, I was unable to be in D.C. and vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 23.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the North Crowley Panthers for their decisive 50-21 win over Austin Westlake to become the UIL Class 6A Division 1 State champions.”