July 17, 2019

House to Vote on Cadillac Tax Repeal

The House is scheduled to vote Wednesday on legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act’s (ACAs) excise tax on high-cost health plans, a priority for congressional Democrats. Introduced by Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), the repeal bill—the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 (H.R. 748) — has bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. The ACA imposed a...

July 17, 2019

House OKs Small Biz Cyber Bills

On Monday, July 15, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve two bills aimed at improving cybersecurity protections for America’s small businesses.

July 10, 2019

NSBA Urges Action on USMCA

On Tuesday, July 10, 2019, the National Small Business Association is joining the USMCA Day of Action in urging Congressional action to approve the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Passage of USMCA has been a key priority for NSBA and was a focal point in our recent member fly-ins where small-business leaders urged their Members of...

July 11, 2019

NSBA Applauds Introduction of STRONGER Patents Act

On June 10, 2019, NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken joined the bipartisan, bicameral cosponsors of the STRONGER Patents Act, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Rep. Steve Stivers (R-Ohio) at the Capitol in support of legislation that will make it easier and more affordable for patent holders to enforce their patents. The STRONGER Patents...

July 11, 2019

NSBA Warns Against New Beneficial Ownership Reporting

NSBA is urging its members to contact lawmakers in opposition to a new bill on Beneficial Ownership Reporting which would create significant burdens and complexity.

June 26, 2019

House Deal on Ex-Im Bank

Last week, the House Financial Services Committee agreed to a long-term deal that would keep Ex-Im Bank operational for seven years.