LATEST NEWS SIGN UP FOR THE WEEKLY ADVOCATE Leave this field empty if you're human: September 22, 2021Reconciliation UpdateSeptember 16, 2021Reconciliation OutlookSeptember 16, 2021Reconciliation: Tax Pay-ForsSeptember 16, 2021Reconciliation: Paid Family LeaveSeptember 16, 2021Reconciliation: PRO ActSeptember 15, 2021Reconciliation: SBA Aid & InvestmentAugust 25, 2021House Approves Rule to Advance Budget ProcessAugust 10, 2021Senate Democrats Approve $3.5 Trillion Budget BlueprintAugust 10, 2021Small Business Committee Advances New BillsAugust 10, 2021PPP Forgiveness Portal OpenAugust 10, 2021Senate Passes $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure BillAugust 4, 2021Fall Congressional OutlookAugust 3, 2021Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill UnveiledAugust 2, 2021Feds Exceed Small Biz Contracting GoalJuly 29, 2021Senate Votes on Infrastructure BillJuly 28, 2021Update on SBA Loan ForgivenessJuly 21, 2021Infrastructure Debate ContinuesJuly 21, 2021Wyden Proposes Changes to Pass-Through DeductionJuly 20, 2021Two Cybersecurity Bills IntroducedJuly 14, 2021Tax Gap as Pay-For: What it MeansJune 29, 2021Trade Promotion Authority Expires July 1June 24, 2021Paid Leave and Your Small BusinessJune 24, 2021NSBA & LegalShield WebinarJune 17, 2021DOL Issues Long-Awaited COVID-19 Safety RuleJune 17, 2021NSBA Member Williams Testifies Before the House Small Business CommitteeJune 8, 2021SBA Statement on PPP ClosureMay 24, 2021New Bipartisan Retirement Legislation IntroducedMay 21, 2021Senate Finance Chair Releases New Trade LegislationMay 19, 2021CDC Mask Guidance Lacks Clarity for BusinessesMay 19, 2021SBTC Testifies Before CongressMay 18, 2021Update on Infrastructure PackageMay 6, 2021Restaurant Revitalization Fund is OpenMay 5, 2021PPP Runs Out of MoneyApril 29, 2021Biden Address: Keep Small Businesses OpenApril 28, 2021Restaurant Revitalization Fund Opens May 3April 28, 2021Biden Announces $15 Min Wage for Fed ContractorsApril 27, 2021Administration Advances COVID-19 Workplace Safety RulesApril 26, 2021Shuttered Venue Grant Program OpenApril 22, 2021New PTO Tax Credits for COVID-19 VaccinesApril 20, 2021House OKs Small Business Committee BillsApril 7, 2021PPP Funds Running OutMarch 30, 2021Infrastructure Bill Could Hike TaxesMarch 30, 2021Biden Signs PPP ExtensionMarch 25, 2021Senate Passes Clean PPP ExtensionMarch 25, 2021SBA Increases EIDL CapsMarch 25, 2021Senate Should Pass Clean PPP ExtensionMarch 24, 2021Guzman Sworn in by VP HarrisMarch 24, 2021PPP Extension Gains Support in SenateMarch 17, 2021House Approves PPP ExtensionMarch 17, 2021Senate Approves Guzman NominationMarch 17, 2021American Rescue Plan SignedMarch 17, 2021Senate Hearing on PPPMarch 16, 2021NSBA Welcomes SBA’s Isabel GuzmanMarch 10, 2021The Rescue Plan & Small BusinessMarch 9, 2021Congress OKs American Rescue PlanFebruary 24, 2021Senate Committee to Vote on SBA Nominee GuzmanFebruary 22, 2021Administration Makes Key Changes to PPPFebruary 4, 2021Senate Hearing for SBA Nominee GuzmanJanuary 27, 2021SBA Addresses PPP DelaysJanuary 27, 2021Biden’s Executive Orders Could Impact Small BizJanuary 21, 2021What Biden’s COVID Plan Means for Small BizJanuary 21, 2021PPP Updates & New GuidanceJanuary 9, 2021UPDATE: Detailed Analysis on PPP RulesJanuary 8, 2021PPP Set to Open Jan. 11January 8, 2021Biden Announces SBA NomineeJanuary 7, 2021PPP Regulations ReleasedJanuary 7, 2021Recap: NSBA Webinar on New PPPJanuary 4, 2021NSBA Webinar on New PPP – Jan. 6December 22, 2020Senate OKs COVID Relief BillDecember 17, 2020NSBA, Fundation Urge Fed on Small Biz LendingDecember 16, 2020NDAA Awaits President’s SignatureDecember 16, 2020Possible Action on Stimulus BillDecember 9, 2020House Passes NDAA Conference ReportDecember 9, 2020One Week Short-Term CRDecember 2, 2020PPP Deductibility ExplainedDecember 2, 2020SBA Releases PPP Recipient DataDecember 2, 2020Biden Begins Filling Economic TeamNovember 25, 2020Vote on NDAA Expected SoonNovember 25, 2020Treasury Denies PPP DeductibilityNovember 24, 2020Treasury to End Fed’s Lending ProgramsNovember 23, 2020New IRS Form 1099-NEC Radically Changes Tax ReportingNovember 18, 2020Outlook on Stimulus Remains UnclearOctober 30, 2020Fed Extends Main Street Lending ProgramOctober 22, 2020Stimulus Bill Outlook UnclearOctober 9, 2020PPP Forgiveness Application SimplifiedSeptember 30, 2020Senate OKs Stopgap Spending BillSeptember 30, 2020Negotiations Resume on Stimulus PackageSeptember 30, 2020States Could Tax PPP FundsSeptember 23, 2020NSBA Talks PPP with Sen. BennettSeptember 23, 2020House OKs CR Spending BillSeptember 16, 2020SEC Small Business Forum ReportSeptember 16, 2020Targeted Stimulus Bill Fails in SenateSeptember 16, 2020Update on Joint Employment RuleSeptember 2, 2020Payroll Tax Deferral GuidanceAugust 12, 2020President Signs EOs with Stimulus Package on HoldAugust 10, 2020NSBA Seeks Clarity on Payroll Tax Executive OrderAugust 5, 2020Phase Four Stimulus StalledAugust 5, 2020NSBA & Dell Webinar: The New NormalJuly 22, 2020Beneficial Ownership in House NDAAJuly 22, 2020NSBA Outlines Phase Four PrioritiesJuly 15, 2020Beneficial Ownership UpdateJuly 15, 2020Mnuchin, Carranza to Testify on Small Business AidJuly 14, 2020Phase Four Stimulus OutlookJuly 8, 2020New Survey Shows Uptick in Small-Business OutlookJuly 6, 2020SBA Releases PPP Loan DataJuly 2, 2020House Approves PPP ExtensionJuly 1, 2020Senate OKs Extension to PPPJuly 1, 2020USMCA Now in EffectJune 29, 2020Beneficial Ownership Rears its Ugly Head in NDAAJune 24, 2020SBA, Treasury to Disclose PPP RecipientsJune 10, 2020Bill to Enhance Employee Tax CreditJune 10, 2020Share Your Pandemic ExperienceJune 10, 2020Paycheck Protection Flexibility Signed into LawJune 5, 2020NSBA Chat: Ask the ExpertsJune 4, 2020Senate OKs Paycheck Protection Flexibility ActMay 28, 2020NSBA Chat: Ask the ExpertsMay 27, 2020House Approves PPP Fix BillMay 26, 2020New PPP Guidance Provides Clarity, but Issues RemainMay 19, 2020Webinar: PPP Loans & Employer ProtectionsMay 18, 2020New Report from Facebook on Small BusinessMay 18, 2020PPP Loan Forgiveness UpdateMay 18, 2020House Passes Economic Stimulus BillMay 14, 2020House Dems Unveil Economic Stimulus BillMay 14, 2020House Dems Unveil Economic Stimulus BillMay 6, 2020Update: New Data on 2nd Round of PPPMay 6, 2020Update: New Data on 2nd Round of PPPMay 5, 2020NSBA Talks Small Business, COVID-19 with Speaker PelosiMay 1, 2020NSBA Podcast: COVID-19 and the Road ForwardApril 30, 2020DOL Extends ERISA Time FramesApril 29, 2020Round 2 for PPP and EIDL FundingApril 24, 2020House Approves Additional PPP and EIDL FundingApril 22, 2020Senate Approves Additional PPP and EIDL FundingApril 20, 2020New NSBA Survey on COVID-19 LoansApril 16, 2020SBA Announces PPP Loan Funds DepletedApril 15, 2020SBA Issues Guidance for Self-Employed PPP LoansApril 9, 2020NSBA Calls for Additional Small Business StimulusApril 8, 2020Update on PPP LoansMarch 31, 2020NSBA Releases Detailed FAQMarch 31, 2020Beware of Lending ScamsMarch 31, 2020CARES Act Guidance Now AvailableMarch 27, 2020NSBA Applauds House Passage of CARES ActMarch 26, 2020Senate Approves Stimulus BillMarch 25, 2020Final Language on Small Business StimulusMarch 25, 2020Updated: New Sick Leave Guidance from DOLMarch 25, 2020Now is the Time to Be Vigilant on CybersecurityMarch 25, 2020Senate Reaches Deal on Stimulus PackageMarch 23, 2020NSBA President Addresses MembershipMarch 20, 2020SBA Briefing Call RescheduledMarch 18, 2020New Details on Senate Small Business Relief BillMarch 18, 2020Senate Small Business Stimulus Bill ForthcomingMarch 18, 2020NSBA Urges Senate to Act Quickly on Small Business StimulusMarch 17, 2020Revised COVID-19 Bill Passes HouseMarch 16, 2020New Poll Shows Widespread Small Business Impact from COVID-19March 12, 2020UPDATE: Details on Loans for COVID-19 Impacted Small BizMarch 11, 2020NSBA Briefing Call on COVID-19March 11, 2020COVID-19 Update: New Poll & Briefing CallMarch 4, 2020IRS Releases New Guidance on DeductionsFebruary 19, 2020SBA Office of Advocacy Tax RoundtableFebruary 19, 2020SEC to Update “Accredited Investor” RuleFebruary 12, 2020SBA Lending Rule ChangesFebruary 12, 2020House Small Business Committee HearingsJanuary 22, 2020New Cybercrime Resources for Small BusinessJanuary 15, 2020Phase One China Deal SignedJanuary 15, 2020DOL Finalizes Joint Employer RuleJanuary 8, 2020Senate Finance Advances USMCAJanuary 4, 2020New HRA Rules in EffectDecember 18, 2019Spending Bill Passes House, Heads to SenateDecember 18, 2019Senate Committee OKs SBA NomineeDecember 18, 2019Spending Bill Extends Ex-Im BankDecember 18, 2019House Passes Bill to Lower Drug PricesDecember 12, 2019OMB Clears Time-and-a-Half RuleDecember 12, 2019White House, Dems Reach USMCA AgreementNovember 27, 2019Welcome to the Era of the Modern WorkerNovember 20, 2019House passes Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization BillNovember 20, 2019Congress OKs Stopgap Spending BillNovember 14, 2019NSBA Urges Senate to Oppose Beneficial Ownership BillNovember 14, 2019Small Business Leaders Converge in D.C. for Tech SummitNovember 6, 2019Beneficial Ownership Bill Moves in Senate October 30, 2019Ex-Im Bank Reauth Bill IntroducedOctober 30, 2019House OKs Beneficial OwnershipOctober 16, 2019House Moves on Beneficial OwnershipOctober 16, 2019NSBA Annual Meeting & Tech SummitOctober 15, 2019Take Charge of Your SecurityOctober 3, 2019Cyber Protection for NSBA MembersOctober 3, 2019President Signs Spending CROctober 3, 2019EPA, Army to Repeal WOTUSOctober 3, 2019NSBA Experts Talk CybersecuritySeptember 30, 2019Webinar: Protect Your Small Business OnlineSeptember 25, 2019Final Overtime RuleSeptember 18, 2019Action on Beneficial Ownership LawSeptember 18, 2019House to Consider Spending CRSeptember 18, 2019DOL Overtime Rule Expected SoonSeptember 11, 2019Health Care Basics For EmployersSeptember 4, 2019NSBA Warns Against 7(a) shutdownAugust 21, 2019NSBA Annual Meeting & Tech SummitAugust 21, 2019SBA Hosts Reg Fairness HearingJuly 25, 2019Drug Price Bill IntroducedJuly 25, 2019House OKs Minimum Wage HikeJuly 24, 2019S Corp Bill Introduced in the SenateJuly 24, 2019NSBA Testifies on Tax ComplexityJuly 17, 2019Save More With Dell Cyber WeekJuly 17, 2019House to Vote on Cadillac Tax RepealJuly 17, 2019House OKs Small Biz Cyber BillsJuly 11, 2019House to Vote on Minimum WageJuly 11, 2019NSBA Warns Against New Beneficial Ownership ReportingJuly 11, 2019NSBA Applauds Introduction of STRONGER Patents ActJuly 10, 2019NSBA Urges Action on USMCAJune 26, 2019House Deal on Ex-Im BankJune 19, 2019Trump Announces New HRA RulesJune 19, 2019House OKs New Small Biz ReportingJune 19, 2019Why Cybercriminals Target Small BusinessesMay 31, 2019Trump Calls for Tariffs on Mexican ImportsMay 22, 2019US, Canada, Mexico Deal on TariffsMay 22, 2019Equality Act Passes the HouseMay 22, 2019Merit-Based Immigration ProposalMay 8, 2019Senate to Vote on Ex-Im NomineesApril 24, 2019Regulatory Reform Bill IntroducedApril 24, 2019Bill Intro’d on Small Biz DeductionApril 24, 2019Feds Focus on SBIR/STTRApril 10, 2019Senate Reviews SBA LendingApril 10, 2019House OK’s Net Neutrality BillApril 5, 2019Webinar: Why FICO MattersApril 3, 2019DOL Releases Joint Employer RuleApril 3, 2019Court Blocks AHP ExpansionApril 3, 2019Trump Backs ACA EliminationMarch 28, 2019DOL Seeks Overtime CommentsMarch 28, 2019Chief Counsel Nominee OKd by CommitteeMarch 20, 2019Advocacy Roundtable on Overtime RuleMarch 20, 2019Paid Leave Proposals IntroducedMarch 14, 2019NSBA Testifies on Cyber CrimeMarch 14, 2019DOL Publishes Overtime RuleMarch 14, 2019NSBA Testifies on Cybersecurity/NISTMarch 6, 2019Vote on $15 Minimum WageMarch 6, 2019New Overtime Rule Expected SoonMarch 6, 2019Medicare for All Bill IntroducedFebruary 27, 2019NSBA Joins USMCA CoalitionFebruary 13, 2019Rubio Report Highlights Small Business InnovationFebruary 13, 2019NSBA Endorses USMCAFebruary 13, 2019Raise the Wage Act of 2019 IntroducedJanuary 31, 2019OSHA Finalizes Electronic Recordkeeping RuleJanuary 31, 2019NLRB Returns Independent-Contractor StandardJanuary 31, 2019US Trade Rep Outline for USMCA January 31, 2019Temporary Reprieve from Gov. ShutdownJanuary 24, 2019199A Passthrough Regs FinalizedJanuary 24, 2019IRS Shutdown Contingency PlanJanuary 17, 2019Tax Simplification Bill IntroducedDecember 12, 2018Legislation to Protect Small Businesses From Predatory LendersDecember 12, 2018EPA Proposes New WOTUS RuleDecember 12, 2018House Republicans Introduce a Revised Tax BillDecember 4, 2018U.S.-China Trade TruceDecember 4, 2018NSBA Urges HIT Tax ReliefDecember 4, 2018U.S. Signs New Trade Deal with Mexico and CanadaNovember 28, 2018House Republicans Release Tax PackageNovember 28, 2018Government Shutdown Looms Over Border WallNovember 21, 2018Small Business Congress Wrap-Up & Priority VotingNovember 15, 2018Small Business Votes Health Care Costs #1 ConcernNovember 15, 2018Small Business Votes Health Care Costs #1 ConcernOctober 31, 2018New Efforts to Curb Drug PricesOctober 31, 2018New Opportunity Zone ProgramOctober 24, 2018DOL Aims to Expand Small Biz Retirement SavingsOctober 24, 2018Trump Proposes Expanding HRAsOctober 3, 2018House Approves Tax Cuts 2.0 PackageOctober 3, 2018U.S. Reaches Trade Pact with Canada and MexicoSeptember 25, 2018House Slotted to Pass Tax Reform 2.0September 19, 2018Ways and Means Passes Tax Reform 2.0September 19, 2018Changes to NLRB Joint-Employer StandardSeptember 13, 2018Tax Reform 2.0September 13, 2018House Considers More ACA Repeals and DelaysSeptember 5, 2018Biz Opportunities in Saudi ArabiaSeptember 5, 2018Bill to Better Protect TrademarksSeptember 5, 2018New Executive Order on 401(k)sSeptember 5, 2018New US-Mexico Trade AgreementSeptember 5, 2018Spending Deadline ApproachingAugust 15, 2018NSBA Analysis on Passthrough DeductionAugust 8, 2018IRS Proposes Regulations for Pass-ThroughsAugust 8, 2018Short-Term Health Plans OKdAugust 8, 2018Sen. Rubio Introduces Paid Family Leave BillAugust 8, 2018State AGs File Suit over AHPsAugust 1, 2018Tax Reform 2.0 Framework ReleasedAugust 1, 2018House Passes Bill to Delay HITAugust 1, 2018House Votes to Repeal Medical Device TaxAugust 1, 2018EPA Seeks Comment on WOTUSJuly 24, 2018House Passes Jobs 3.0 BillJuly 18, 2018DOL Persuader Rule RevokedJuly 18, 2018Senate to Talk to Ex-Im NomineeJuly 18, 2018Paid Family Leave Gets Hill AttentionJuly 18, 2018House Small Business Committee Holds IP HearingJuly 18, 2018Two Small Biz Bills Pass the HouseJuly 11, 2018More Changes to ACA from CMSJuly 11, 2018Taxpayer Advocate Mid-Year ReportJuly 11, 2018SEC to Ease Reporting for Smaller CompaniesJuly 11, 2018Ways and Means Marks-up Health Care BillsJuly 3, 2018NSBA Supports Patent Reform BillJune 27, 2018Analysis on DOL’s Final AHP RuleJune 27, 2018Trump Nominates Ex-Im PresidentJune 27, 2018Supreme Court Decision on Online Sales Tax CaseJune 26, 2018Supreme Court Sides with Amex Over Swipe FeesJune 26, 2018NSBA Unveils Tax Reform Report CardJune 20, 2018DOL Published Final AHP RuleJune 20, 2018Card-Check Rears its Ugly HeadJune 20, 2018New GAO Report on SBA “Credit Elsewhere” RulesJune 6, 2018Senate OK’s SBA 7(a) Loan BillJune 6, 2018Infrastructure Bills Move ForwardMay 23, 2018Farm Bill Includes Funding for AHPsMay 23, 2018Supreme Court OKs ArbitrationMay 16, 2018House Talks Intellectual PropertyMay 16, 2018Senate Bill to Expand MedicareMay 16, 2018USCIS Modernizes E-VerifyMay 9, 2018House Considers Tax Reform 2.0May 9, 2018Ongoing Efforts to Repeal ACAMay 2, 2018Small Biz Credit Card Bill IntroducedApril 25, 2018USTR Official Tapped for Ex-Im PostApril 25, 2018Tax Reform Webinar Wrap-UpApril 18, 2018NSBA Comments on Ambush Election RuleApril 18, 2018Action on Beneficial OwnershipApril 12, 2018New Survey on Taxes: Complexity Expected to IncreaseApril 11, 2018NSBA Supports the STRONGER Patent ActMarch 21, 2018Fiduciary Rule HaltedMarch 21, 2018House to Vote on OmnibusMarch 15, 2018Download NSBA’s Cybersecurity WebinarMarch 15, 2018Advocacy Nominee OK’d by CmteMarch 7, 2018Senate Debates Banking Reform BillMarch 7, 2018Tax Law Guidance ForthcomingMarch 7, 2018NSBA Comments on AHP Rule March 7, 2018Tariffs Problematic for Small BizMarch 3, 2018Video: How Tax Reform Will Impact Your Small BusinessFebruary 28, 2018NLRB Reinstates Joint Employer StandardFebruary 28, 2018Business Licensing Hearing HeldFebruary 25, 2018Regulatory Reform UpdateFebruary 21, 2018SBA Announces National SBIR Road TourFebruary 21, 2018Senate Rejects Four Immigration ProposalsFebruary 20, 2018NSBA Cyber Webinar March 8February 15, 2018New Report: Small Business Climate Vastly ImprovedFebruary 15, 2018Trump’s 2019 Budget RequestFebruary 15, 2018Chief Counsel Nomination Hearing HeldFebruary 14, 2018Reducing the Health Care Cost BurdenFebruary 14, 2018Fight Back Against the HackFebruary 7, 2018Small Biz Tax Simplification Act IntroducedFebruary 7, 2018House Passes a Defense Budget with a CRJanuary 31, 2018Hearing on Small Biz CybersecurityJanuary 24, 2018Government Shutdown EndsJanuary 17, 2018House OK’s Bill to Reduce Import TariffsJanuary 17, 2018Strengthening 7(a) Loan ProgramJanuary 10, 2018Association Health Plans Proposed RuleJanuary 10, 2018Bill to Increase Small Biz ReportingJanuary 10, 2018NSBA Urges Confirmation of Advocacy NomineeJanuary 4, 2018New Tax Law in-effect for 2018December 20, 2017President Set to Sign Tax BillDecember 20, 2017NLRB Overturns Joint Employer RuleDecember 17, 2017NSBA Supports Tax Bill, Urges Further StepsDecember 14, 2017Republicans Reach a Deal on Tax ReformDecember 14, 2017FCC Votes to Repeal Net NeutralityDecember 13, 2017Conferees Named for Tax BillDecember 8, 2017NSBA Opposes Net Neutrality RepealDecember 6, 2017Senate Passes Tax Reform BillDecember 6, 2017Vote on Spending Bill DelayedNovember 29, 2017Ongoing Changes to Senate Tax BillNovember 29, 2017Government Shutdown LoomingNovember 29, 2017Net Neutrality Targeted for RepealNovember 22, 2017Lawmakers Move on Tax ReformNovember 16, 2017House and Senate Tax Plans DifferNovember 16, 2017Chairman’s Mark Unveiled to Senate Tax Reform ProposalNovember 16, 2017House Passes Micro Investment BillNovember 8, 2017Tax Reform Bill Details ReleasedNovember 8, 2017McCracken to Talk Alt Lending November 1, 2017Tax Reform Bill Expected SoonNovember 1, 2017Overtime Rule Going Back to CourtNovember 1, 2017CBO Scores Alexander-Murray BillOctober 25, 2017Tax Reform Efforts Move AlongOctober 25, 2017Sens. Alexander and Murray Reach ACA DealOctober 25, 2017EPA Withdraws Clean Power PlanOctober 25, 2017House Committee Talks Lending, ContractingOctober 18, 2017Pass-Through Tax RatesOctober 18, 2017NSBA Weighs-in on Tax FrameworkOctober 18, 2017AHPs Need a Closer LookOctober 18, 2017NAFTA Renegotiations UpdateOctober 11, 2017Treasury Withdraws Valuations RuleOctober 11, 2017Small Business Cyberattack Protection BillsOctober 11, 2017Trump Health Care Executive OrderOctober 4, 2017Tax Reform UpdateOctober 4, 2017Bill Would Divert Small Biz R&D FundsSeptember 27, 2017Big Six Unveil Tax Reform FrameworkSeptember 27, 2017GOP Health Care Bill PulledSeptember 27, 2017New Cyber Insurance and Data Breach Prevention Tools Available to NSBA MembersSeptember 20, 2017Progress Continues on Tax Reform PlanSeptember 20, 2017ACA Repeal Back on TableSeptember 13, 2017NSBA Weighs-in on Health ReformSeptember 13, 2017Parts of Fiduciary Rule DelayedSeptember 13, 2017OMB Suspends Pay Data RulesSeptember 6, 2017Tax Reform, Debt Top Fall Agenda September 6, 2017Webinar: Outrank Your Competition on GoogleAugust 30, 2017NSBA Leadership Activates During August RecessAugust 2, 2017DOL Requests Information Regarding Overtime ExemptionsAugust 2, 2017Comments Due on Rule to Redefine WOTUSJuly 26, 2017NSBA Testifies on CybersecurityJuly 26, 2017House OK’s Biz Finance BillsJuly 26, 2017NSBA Tax Priorities Sent to SenateJuly 26, 2017ACA Repeal Advances in the SenateJuly 18, 2017STRONGER Patents Act of 2017 IntroducedJuly 18, 2017Senate Moves to ACA Repeal OnlyJuly 12, 2017Health, Debt Delays Senate RecessJuly 12, 2017SBA Seeks RegFair Board NominationsJuly 12, 2017Senate Confirms OIRA ChiefJuly 12, 2017Hearings on Small Biz Tax & RegsJune 28, 2017Senate Delays ACA Repeal VoteJune 28, 2017Tax Reform Update & New NSBA PolicyJune 19, 2017NSBA Honors Small Biz OwnersJune 15, 2017Look-Ahead to NSBA Lobbying DaysJune 15, 2017House Approves Financial CHOICE ActJune 7, 2017Debt Ceiling Fast ApproachingJune 7, 2017Tax Reform UpdateMay 24, 2017NSBA Weighs-in on Senate Health BillMay 24, 20172018 Budget Released by Trump AdministrationMay 24, 2017Chabot Urges Review of SBA Export GrantsMay 17, 2017House Tax Reform Hearing ScheduledMay 17, 2017Vote on Reg Reform Bills PlannedMay 17, 2017Senate Begins Work on ACA RepealMay 10, 2017House Passes Health Care Repeal BillMay 10, 2017House Passes The Working Families Flexibility ActMay 10, 2017House Talks Small Biz InnovationMay 3, 2017Health Care Vote Remains UncertainApril 27, 2017AHCA Amendment May Help Replace ACAApril 27, 2017Trump Unveils Tax Reform OutlineApril 6, 2017Bill to Help Small Biz CybersecurityMarch 29, 2017House Hearing on Paperwork ReductionMarch 29, 2017Republicans Pull Health Care BillMarch 29, 2017Tax Reform UpdateMarch 29, 2017Trump Signs EO on Clean Power PlanMarch 23, 2017Health Care Repeal Vote ScheduledMarch 23, 2017FY18 Budget Blueprint: SBA Funding DecreasedMarch 23, 2017Upcoming Events for Small ExportersMarch 15, 2017CBO Scores Health Care BillMarch 15, 2017Regulatory Reform Bills IntroducedMarch 15, 2017House Committee Talks CybersecurityMarch 8, 2017Upcoming Events for Small ExportersMarch 8, 2017Update on Ex-Im BankMarch 2, 2017Path on Health Care Reform Still UnclearMarch 2, 2017House Moves on Three Reg Reform BillsMarch 2, 2017Tax Reform UpdateMarch 2, 2017Trump’s Congressional Address Light on DetailsMarch 1, 2017NSBA Analysis on Trump AddressFebruary 15, 2017NSBA’s Tim Reynolds Testifies on Tax BurdenFebruary 14, 2017NSBA Webinar: State of RetirementFebruary 8, 2017Border Adjustment Tax DebateFebruary 8, 2017Trump Directive on Fiduciary RuleFebruary 8, 2017Trump Signs Dodd-Frank EOFebruary 1, 2017Estate Tax Repeal Bills IntroducedJanuary 25, 2017Trump Signs Executive OrdersJanuary 24, 2017NSBA Urges Confirmation of SBA Nominee McMahonJanuary 23, 2017Free Webinars for NSBA MembersJanuary 17, 2017Congress Advances ACA RepealJanuary 11, 2017Congress Starts on ACA RepealJanuary 11, 2017House Passes Midnight Rules BillJanuary 11, 2017House Passes REINS ActJanuary 11, 2017NSBA Podcast: Regs & Small Biz GrowthJanuary 11, 2017House OKs Small Biz Investment BillJanuary 11, 2017Reg Reform Bill IntroducedJanuary 10, 2017Ex-Im Bank 2016 Annual ReportDecember 22, 2016NSBA Reaches out to Trump Transition TeamDecember 14, 2016Lawmakers Pass CR Spending BillDecember 14, 2016Best Timing for Setting up a 401(k)December 14, 2016NSBA Podcast: Expand InternationallyDecember 14, 2016Congress Approves HRA BillDecember 14, 2016Congress OK’s NDAA, SBIR ReauthDecember 7, 2016Congress Prepares to Vote on CRDecember 7, 2016SBIR Reauth Bill Poised for Full PassageNovember 23, 2016Judge Issues Delay for Overtime RuleNovember 22, 2016Access Capital FasterNovember 17, 2016Congress, Administration Eye First 100 DaysNovember 17, 2016Lame-Duck: Spending CR CloseNovember 17, 2016Support Grows for Bill to Fix Overtime RuleOctober 20, 2016Lawsuits on Overtime Rule FiledOctober 16, 2016Proposed Estate Tax RuleOctober 14, 2016NSBA Talks to Clinton, Trump CampaignsOctober 12, 2016Consider Your Retirement Savings GoalsOctober 11, 2016DOL, SBA Webinar on Overtime Rules October 5, 2016EEOC Will Collect Summary Pay Data in 2018October 5, 2016House Passes Overtime DelayOctober 4, 2016Dealing with Data BreachesSeptember 28, 2016DOL Sick Leave Final Rule ExpectedSeptember 28, 2016House to Vote on Overtime RuleSeptember 28, 2016NSBA’s McCracken Speaks on TradeSeptember 28, 2016EEOC Releases New Online Resource CenterSeptember 21, 2016House Considers Cybersecurity BillSeptember 21, 2016Vote Delayed on Funding the GovernmentSeptember 21, 2016Trump’s Tax Plan Unclear for Pass-ThroughsSeptember 21, 2016Save for the Future… Your Retirement ChecklistSeptember 14, 2016Congress Returns to Long To-Do ListSeptember 6, 2016New Survey: Small Business Has Mixed Economic OutlookAugust 25, 2016Clinton Unveils Small Business PlanJune 29, 2016House Republicans Healthcare BlueprintJune 29, 2016House Republicans Unveil Tax Reform BlueprintJune 29, 2016Stop Dramatic Changes to Overtime RegsJune 15, 2016Lawmakers Debate Overtime RuleJune 15, 2016Office of Advocacy Turns 40June 15, 2016Ex-Im Bank: Board Quorum NeededMay 25, 2016New Report on Benefits of TPPMay 25, 2016House Moves Forward on Energy ReformMay 25, 2016“Blacklisting” Rule to be Finalized in AugustMay 25, 2016Next Steps: Final Overtime RuleMay 18, 2016Final Overtime Rule PublishedMay 18, 2016House Bill Eases Small Biz Tax BurdenMay 18, 2016EEOC Rules on Workplace WellnessMay 18, 2016JOBS Act Crowdfunding Goes Into EffectMay 4, 2016NSBA Releases Small-Business Exporting SurveyMay 4, 2016NSBA Opposes Patent BillMay 4, 2016Bill to Protect Small Biz Credit CardsMay 4, 2016AXA: Meeting Small Biz NeedsMay 2, 2016President Signs Trade Secrets BillMay 1, 2016Commerce Report Illustrates Benefits of TPPApril 27, 2016NSBA Supports SBIR/STTR BillApril 27, 2016Senate Passes Energy Reform BillApril 27, 2016IRS Withdraws Proposed RegsApril 27, 2016Senate Considers WOTUS, EPA FundingApril 20, 2016NSBA Testifies on CybersecurityApril 20, 2016SBIR Reauth Introduced in SenateApril 20, 2016House Committee OKs Trade Secrets BillApril 13, 2016Hearing on Small Biz Finance Bills April 13, 2016DoL’s Final Fiduciary Rule ReleasedApril 13, 2016NSBA Testifies on EPA RegulationsApril 6, 2016Senate Passes Trade Secrets Bill April 6, 2016OMB Releases Cybersecurity ReportApril 6, 2016Patent Litigation Report ReleasedApril 6, 2016Final Silica Rule ReleasedMarch 30, 2016Retirement Savings – Start TodayMarch 30, 2016NSBA Comments on EEOC Pay Data Collection ProposalMarch 30, 2016NSBA Comments on Accredited InvestorMarch 30, 2016DOL Publishes Final Persuader RuleMarch 30, 2016Micro Investment Bill IntroducedMarch 30, 2016NSBA Letter on Joint Employer RuleMarch 29, 2016NSBA Joins Forces with Non-Traditional Small-Business Lending CoalitionMarch 23, 2016NSBA Urges the Senate to Vote on Estate TaxMarch 23, 2016Small Biz Health Tax Credit FlailsMarch 23, 2016Small Business Reg Reform Bill IntroducedMarch 22, 2016House Moves on Pro-Small-Business Innovation LegislationMarch 16, 2016Overtime Rule Sent to OMBMarch 16, 2016Two Small Biz Finance Bills OKdMarch 16, 2016Committee OKs Regulatory Reform BillMarch 16, 2016Amendments Stall Energy BillMarch 16, 2016Updated FTA Tariff ToolMarch 11, 2016NLRB’s Ambush Elections Latest StatisticsMarch 2, 2016House Talks Innovation ProgramsMarch 2, 2016Energy Bill Poised for Floor VoteMarch 2, 2016NSBA Supports Trade Secrets BillMarch 2, 2016DOL Requires Paid Sick Leave for Fed. ContractorsFebruary 23, 2016Senate Committee Discusses Patent ReformFebruary 23, 2016Focus on International Tax ReformFebruary 23, 2016President Obama Makes Cybersecurity AppointmentFebruary 17, 2016Customs Bill Passes CongressFebruary 17, 2016Supreme Court Issues Stay on Clean Power PlanFebruary 17, 2016Obama Addresses CybersecurityFebruary 17, 2016NSBA’s 2016 Legislative OutlookFebruary 10, 2016Survey: Small-Business Outlook MixedFebruary 10, 2016SBA Announces STEP ProgramFebruary 10, 2016Energy Bill Stalls Over Flint AmendmentFebruary 10, 2016Final DOL Fiduciary Rule Sent to OMBFebruary 10, 2016Obama Releases Final BudgetFebruary 9, 2016NSBA Mourns Passing of Heidi JacobusFebruary 3, 2016House Approves Small Business BillsFebruary 3, 2016EEOC Aims to Require Pay DataFebruary 3, 2016Senate Judiciary Committee OK’s Trade Secrets BillFebruary 3, 2016Senate Considers Energy BillFebruary 3, 2016SBTC Testifies Before SenateJanuary 20, 2016Rep. Nunes Business Tax Reform Bill IntroducedJanuary 20, 2016SEC Reviews “Accredited Investor” DefinitionJanuary 20, 2016Office of Advocacy Releases Report on RFAJanuary 20, 2016Ex-Im Bank Releases Annual ReportJanuary 20, 2016House Votes to Rollback WOTUS RuleJanuary 13, 2016SOTU: Small Biz TakeawaysJanuary 13, 2016President Vetoes ACA RepealJanuary 13, 2016House Passes Regulatory Reform BillJanuary 13, 2016Taxpayer Advocate Releases Annual Report to CongressDecember 16, 2015Tax Extenders Bill a Major WinDecember 16, 2015Omnibus Spending Bill ApprovedDecember 16, 2015Tax Extenders Package a Major Win for Small BusinessDecember 16, 2015SBA Office of Advocacy Chief Counsel ApprovedDecember 16, 2015Climate Deal Reached in ParisDecember 16, 2015House Committee OK’s SEC BillDecember 9, 2015Tax Extenders Path Remains UncertainDecember 9, 2015Ex-Im Bank Reauthorized for Four YearsDecember 9, 2015NSBA Endorses TPP DealDecember 9, 2015Budget Bill Passes Senate, Repeals ACADecember 9, 2015House Passes Energy BillDecember 2, 2015Pivotal Week for Energy Policy in the USDecember 2, 2015Congress to Address Spending, ExtendersDecember 2, 2015New White House Regulatory AgendaDecember 2, 2015Highway Bill Includes Ex-Im ReauthNovember 11, 2015NSBA Survey: Health Care Costs a Major Problem for Small BusinessNovember 11, 2015Senate Committee Approves Broadband BillNovember 4, 2015President Signs Two-Year Budget DealNovember 4, 2015Bill to Clarify Joint Employer Standard AdvancesNovember 4, 2015Ex-Im Renewal Attached to Highway BillNovember 4, 2015Bill Revoking EPA Water Rule Fails in SenateNovember 4, 2015SEC Approves Final Crowdfunding RegulationsNovember 4, 2015EEOC Rule on Wellness and Genetic InformationOctober 28, 2015House Passes Budget Reconciliation BillOctober 28, 2015Two-Year Budget Deal ProposedOctober 28, 2015Final Rule Published on EPA Power PlanOctober 28, 2015Cybersecurity Legislation Approved by SenateOctober 28, 2015House Supports Ex-Im Bank With Strong Majority VoteOctober 28, 2015How to Save Time and Money in Exporting to CanadaOctober 28, 2015NSBA, SBEA Applaud House Passage of Ex-Im ReauthorizationOctober 22, 2015Efforts to Renew Ex-Im Bank ContinueOctober 22, 2015Senate Begins Consideration of Cybersecurity BillOctober 22, 2015House Committee Holds Hearing on Regulatory BurdensOctober 22, 2015Busy Hill Agenda: Debt, Budget and ReconciliationOctober 22, 2015Exporting: Learning the RopesOctober 22, 2015NSBA Files Amicus Brief on SEC Registrations LawsuitOctober 20, 2015What the Trans-Pacific Partnership Means for Your Small BusinessOctober 14, 2015Discharge Petition Brings Ex-Im Closer to RenewalOctober 14, 2015Prospects Dim For Patent Reform This FallOctober 14, 2015Senate Approves NDAAOctober 14, 2015House Committee Examines Overtime RulesOctober 13, 2015Which Retirement Plan Is Best for Your Business?October 7, 2015Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement ReachedOctober 7, 2015Feds to Reach Debt Ceiling Early NovemberOctober 7, 2015ACA Reform Bill Passes House and SenateOctober 7, 2015Some House Republicans Aim to Force Ex-Im VoteOctober 7, 2015New Credit Card Liability in Effect
