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House Passes FY 2018 NDAA

July 18, 2017

On Friday, the House passed the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Act which includes many positive small-business contracting reforms championed by the House Small Business Committee.

Today, NSBA honored David Ickert of Air Tractor, Inc., and four other exceptional small-business owners as the winner and finalists for the 2017 Lewis Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award.

Look-Ahead to NSBA Lobbying Days

June 15, 2017

Next week, small-business leaders from across the country will convene in Washington, D.C. for NSBA’s 2017 Washington Presentation to receive briefings and lobby lawmakers.

SBA Nominee Brings Acquisition Expertise

April 5, 2017

President Donald Trump last week nominated Althea Coetzee, an expert in federal acquisition, as Deputy Administrator of the SBA.

NSBA Urges Confirmation of SBA Nominee McMahon

January 24, 2017

NSBA is urging the Senate to act quickly to approve the nomination of Linda McMahon as SBA Administrator following her confirmation hearing where she touched on a number of key issues of importance to NSBA and its small-business members.

Congress OK’s NDAA, SBIR Reauth

December 14, 2016

Last week, the Senate approved the NDAA by a broad majority which includes SBIR reauthorization and now awaits President Barack Obama's signature.

SBIR Reauth Bill Poised for Full Passage

December 7, 2016

The House recently approved final NDAA language that would reauthorize the SBIR/STTR programs and reject efforts to change how small-business contracts are counted.

Lame-Duck: Spending CR Close

November 17, 2016

House Speaker Paul Ryan has been working with Vice President-elect Mike Pence on the top lame-duck priority: addressing spending legislation by Dec. 9.

Bill Could Shrink Small Biz Contracts

October 12, 2016

Language included in the Senate's NDAA could allow DoD to count small-business subcontracts toward their prime contracting goals – a major shift in procurement policy

Congress Returns to Long To-Do List

September 14, 2016

Now that Congress is back in Washington, D.C. following a prolonged August recess, it’s back to business for lawmakers—at least as much business as is typical for Congress these days. With the House having less than six full weeks scheduled and the Senate seven weeks to be in session for...