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GOP Infrastructure Counterproposal

May 6, 2021

Senate Republicans rolled out a counterproposal to President Biden’s infrastructure plan that seeks to narrow the scope and cost of the package.

Biden Announces $15 Min Wage for Fed Contractors

April 28, 2021

On April 27, President Joe Biden issued an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay a $15 minimum wage to workers who are working on federal contracts.

NSBA Checklist: What the Infrastructure Proposal Means for Small Business

April 12, 2021

NSBA has developed a checklist for the American Jobs Act which highlights the key areas that will likely have the most significant impact on the small-business community.

NSBA Member Spotlight: Alan Pentz

May 7, 2019

In its latest Member Spotlight, NSBA is featuring Alan Pentz, CEO and Founder of Corner Alliance, a mission-driven government consulting firm that serves federal clients.

Shutdown Impacting Small Business

January 24, 2019

Now in its 33rd day, the shutdown having a growing negative impact on America’s small businesses, the communities they fuel and the overall U.S. economy.

House OKs Small Biz Bills

January 14, 2019

This week, the House passed several bipartisan small-business bills on contracting, access to capital and more.

House OKs Small Biz Bills

September 25, 2018

Yesterday, the House passed nine bipartisan small-business bills on a number of different topics including lending and federal contracting.

Lawmakers Seek Action on Subcontracting

September 19, 2018

Last week, Reps. Chabot (R-Ohio) and Velázquez (D-N.Y.) urged the FAR to enact regulations to revise limitations on subcontracting.

Small Biz Contracting Reforms in NDAA

June 6, 2018

The House recently passed their version of the 2019 NDAA which includes several small-business provisions such as prompt payment for subcontractors and much more.

House Talks DoD Subcontracting

May 23, 2018

Last week, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce held a hearing on the failure of the Department of Defense (DoD) to implement statutory requirements relating to small business and subcontracting plans.