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Small Biz Credit Card Bill Introduced

May 2, 2018

This week, Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.), introduced the Small Business Credit Card Act which would protect small-business credit cards from unfair and deceptive practices of credit card companies

Action on Beneficial Ownership

April 18, 2018

Efforts to monitor beneficial ownership, which could impose unreasonable regulations on certain small businesses, are making their way through the U.S. Treasury and Congress.

Advocacy Nominee OK’d by Cmte

March 15, 2018

Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship approved the nomination of David C. Tryon to be Advocacy's Chief Counsel, among other key business.

Senate Debates Banking Reform Bill

March 7, 2018

This week, the Senate is debating, and expected to vote on, legislation to modify Dodd-Frank and ease the regulatory framework for small- to mid-sized lending institutions.

New Report: Small Business Climate Vastly Improved

February 15, 2018

NSBA and and online employment marketplace ZipRecruiter today released the NSBA 2017 Year-End Economic Report, which shows decade-highs in small-business outlook.

Strengthening 7(a) Loan Program

January 17, 2018

Last week, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Small Business Committees introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to increase the SBA's oversight authority over the 7(a) Loan Program.

House Passes Micro Investment Bill

November 16, 2017

On Nov. 9, the House passed the Micro Offering Safe Harbor Act by a vote of 232-188. Introduced by Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), the measure would greatly simplify the process for small businesses making some securities offerings. Capital is the lifeblood of any small business, and often small-business owners need...

McCracken to Talk Alt Lending

November 8, 2017

On Feb. 15, 2018, NSBA's Todd McCracken will speak at the Online Small Business Lending and Investing Summit, where NSBA members have a registration discount.

House Committee Talks Lending, Contracting

October 25, 2017

This week, the House Committee on Small Business is holding two hearings, one focusing on the effectiveness of OSDBUs, and the other on online lending.

NSBA Leadership Activates During August Recess

August 30, 2017

In late July, NSBA held eight video conference calls with our Leadership Council to discuss the August Congressional Recess and how our small-business leaders could best engage Members of Congress. The August recess has always been a prime time for constituents to engage lawmakers while they’re back home working in...