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Stimulus to Target In-Person Service Businesses
January 12, 2022

Stimulus to Target In-Person Service Businesses

Ex-Im Bank recently released November 2021 numbers showing the agency approved 124 authorizations, providing funding of up to $141.6 million for small businesses.
January 5, 2022

Export-Import Funds for Small Business

Sen. Joe Manchin stated over the that he wouldn't support the Build Back Better bill as-is, dashing Democrats' hopes of passing the bill before the Christmas break.
December 22, 2021

BBB Vote Delayed, Outlook Unclear

If you missed yesterday's webinar on going global with SBA partner Systran, watch the full session here for more on how to take your business global and continue to grow for the long-term.
December 16, 2021

ICYMI: Going Global Webinar

On Tuesday, the House approved legislation that will pave the way for an increase to the debt ceiling after both sides agreed to an unusual procedure.
December 9, 2021

Lawmakers Reach Deal to Raise Debt Limit

Despite last month's patch to increase to the U.S.'s borrowing authority limit, Treasury Secretary Yellen has cautioned that new limit could be reached as soon as Dec. 15.
December 1, 2021

Debt Limit Looms… Again

Lawmakers have until Friday to pass a stopgap spending measure to avert a government shutdown, debate is ongoing but House leaders aim to vote on the bill today.
December 1, 2021

Update: Stopgap Spending Bill

The Senate is set to take up the House-passed Build Back Better reconciliation bill with the goal of finishing work on the package before the Christmas break.
December 1, 2021

Senate Talks Reconciliation Bill

On Nov. 19, the House passed 220-212 the Build Back Better reconciliation bill (H.R. 5376) that includes more than $1.5 trillion in business and individual tax increases.
November 19, 2021

House Passes Build Back Better Bill

The SBA issued a proposal to modify two of the methods the organization uses to qualify which businesses classify as small businesses for government contracts and SBA loan and investment programs.  
November 17, 2021

SBA Proposal to Modify Size Standards

On Nov. 4, OSHA announced an emergency rule for businesses with more than 100 employees to require workers get the COVID vaccine or submit to regular tests.
November 10, 2021

COVID Vaccination Mandate & Lawsuits

The House recently passed several small-business bills, including the Guidance Clarity Act, with bipartisan support.
November 4, 2021

Small Business Legislation Update

Yesterday, a modified version of the administration’s tax reporting requirement--a pay-for in the spending bill--which increases the reporting threshold from $600 to $10,000.
October 20, 2021

Modified IRS Reporting Proposal

With lawmakers back in D.C. this week, Democratic leaders are working with the centrist and progressive wings of their party to find common ground on the spending bill.
October 20, 2021

Congressional Outlook This Week

The GAO recently released a report detailing the awarding of federal innovation programs SBIR and STTR, and found that timeliness is still a major problem.
October 20, 2021

GAO Report on SBIR/STTR

SBTC Executive Director Jere Glover recently testified before the Senate Small Business Committee urging lawmakers to reauthorize SBIR and STTR as soon as possible.
October 20, 2021

SBTCs’ Jere Glover Testifies in Senate

Following last week's delay to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill, House Speaker has announced a plan to pass both the infrastructure bill and the broader Build Back Better bill by the end of October.
October 6, 2021

Infrastructure Vote Delayed Again

On Sept. 30, President Biden signed a continuing resolution extending government funding through Dec. 3, giving lawmakers additional time to pass FY 2022 spending bills.
October 6, 2021

Government Shutdown Avoided

On Monday, the Senate failed to advance a short-term funding bill, leaving Congress less than a week to come up with a plan to avoid a government shutdown on Oct. 1. 
September 29, 2021

Senate Rejects Short-Term Funding Bill

House leadership has scheduled a vote on the Senate-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill for Sept. 30, separating and bumping the reconciliation package vote.
September 29, 2021

House to Vote on Infrastructure, Budget Vote Delayed

Despite some confusion over the past week, SBA has announced that CARES Act-related fee waivers are currently still in effect--however they will end by Sept. 30.
September 29, 2021

7(a) Fee Waivers Coming to an End

Recently, the SEC's Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation delivered a report to Congress which includes various policy recommendations.
September 29, 2021

SEC Report on Small Business Forum

The House Budget Committee has announced it will not mark up the Democrats’ reconciliation package in time for it to move in conjunction with the Sept. 27 vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
September 22, 2021

Reconciliation Update

As lawmakers move forward on budget proposals under the reconciliation bill, NSBA has put together a comprehensive overview of what's most likely to impact small business.
September 16, 2021

Reconciliation Outlook

To pay for the reconciliation bill, lawmakers have endorsed tax increase proposals of $2 trillion over 10 years.
September 16, 2021

Reconciliation: Tax Pay-Fors

Included in the reconciliation is a provision that would mandate universal paid family and medical leave for all employees.
September 16, 2021

Reconciliation: Paid Family Leave

Another piece of the reconciliation that would impact small business is inclusion of NSBA-opposed PRO Act language.
September 16, 2021

Reconciliation: PRO Act

On September 9, the House Small Business Committee approved $25 billion in small-business aid over the next decade in its portion of the $3.5 trillion tax and spending legislation.
September 15, 2021

Reconciliation: SBA Aid & Investment

On Aug. 24, the House voted 220-212 along party lines to approve a $3.5 trillion budget framework, after several days of negotiating between Democratic leadership and a group of 10 centrists who had planned to vote against the budget unless the infrastructure vote came first. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) reached the deal with Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and the other moderates in the hours before the vote, clearing the way for the spending package.
August 25, 2021

House Approves Rule to Advance Budget Process

Following the vote on the bipartisan infrastructure package, the Senate voted on the motion to proceed to begin debate on the budget. Typically that vote triggers up to 50 hours of debate, evenly divided between the majority and minority to control. But with the session already stretching farther than senators anticipated, the vote is likely to move rather quickly.
August 10, 2021

Senate Democrats Approve $3.5 Trillion Budget Blueprint

On July 29, the House Committee on Small Business held a hybrid markup of legislation to amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act. All seven bills passed out of the committee with bipartisan support.
August 10, 2021

Small Business Committee Advances New Bills

PPP Forgiveness Portal Open
August 10, 2021

PPP Forgiveness Portal Open

On August 10, the Senate passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and immediately moved to a debate on the $3.5 trillion partisan budget resolution.
August 10, 2021

Senate Passes $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Assuming the infrastructure bill passes prior to the August Congressional recess, lawmakers won't fully return until Sept. 20 with a very long list of items to address this fall.
August 4, 2021

Fall Congressional Outlook

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was released late Sunday night. The bipartisan agreement will include $550 billion in new spending on roads, bridges, highways, and broadband and water infrastructure.
August 3, 2021

Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Unveiled

The SBA announced that the federal government exceeded its small business contracting goal. For FY20, small businesses received $145.7 billion in federal contract dollars, a $13 billion increase from the previous year.
August 2, 2021

Feds Exceed Small Biz Contracting Goal

The Senate voted yesterday to move forward on the bipartisan infrastructure package with support from 17 Republicans and all 50 Democrats, and changes in the pay-fors. 
July 29, 2021

Senate Votes on Infrastructure Bill

Later this week, the SBA will push to accelerate the end of the PPP by making it easier for businesses to get their loans forgiven by launching a loan forgiveness portal.
July 28, 2021

Update on SBA Loan Forgiveness

An infrastructure deal is front-and-center in the Senate this week as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) scheduled a procedural vote for later today.
July 21, 2021

Infrastructure Debate Continues

On Tuesday, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced a bill to change the 20 percent deduction for pass-through entities under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
July 21, 2021

Wyden Proposes Changes to Pass-Through Deduction

Two bills were introduced this week by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) Rep. Garbarino (R-N.Y.) that aim to equip small businesses with the necessary resources to prevent a cyber-attack.
July 20, 2021

Two Cybersecurity Bills Introduced

The latest infrastructure proposal includes a $100 billion pay-for by closing the tax gap through increased IRS enforcement, which could be a problem for small businesses.
July 14, 2021

Tax Gap as Pay-For: What it Means

indication that they would seek TPA renewal.
June 29, 2021

Trade Promotion Authority Expires July 1

Paid leave continues to be a hot topic among policymakers on both ends of Pennsylvania Ave. It is also a key issue for America’s small businesses, and something NSBA is working hard to ensure small-business needs are heard and met throughout the process.
June 24, 2021

Paid Leave and Your Small Business

NSBA & LegalShield Webinar
June 24, 2021

NSBA & LegalShield Webinar

On June 10, OSHA issued a highly anticipated emergency rule that sets workplace safety parameters for employers in the health care sector for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 17, 2021

DOL Issues Long-Awaited COVID-19 Safety Rule

On June 15, the House Small Business Committee held a hearing on “Reversing the Decline in Women Entrepreneurship: Opportunities for Rebuilding the Economy.” Tammy Williams, the President and CEO of Envision2bWell Inc, a NSBA member, testified.
June 17, 2021

NSBA Member Williams Testifies Before the House Small Business Committee

On June 1, SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman issued a statement on the closure of the PPP to new loan guaranty applications.
June 8, 2021

SBA Statement on PPP Closure

On Friday, May 21, Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) rolled out new bipartisan retirement security legislation.
May 24, 2021

New Bipartisan Retirement Legislation Introduced

On May 18, Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden released legislation that would bring back multiple tariff-reduction programs, designed to make some imports less expensive for U.S. firms and to promote trade with developing countries.
May 21, 2021

Senate Finance Chair Releases New Trade Legislation

Last week, the CDC released new guidelines for individuals who have been fully vaccinated, however very little clarity was provided for business owners.
May 19, 2021

CDC Mask Guidance Lacks Clarity for Businesses

Last week, Small Business Technology Council--the high-tech arm of NSBA--Executive Director Jere Glover testified before the House on the SBIR/STTR programs.
May 19, 2021

SBTC Testifies Before Congress

There may be potential for a bipartisan infrastructure bill as talks between the White House and Republican leadership continue, although disagreements over funding could still halt a deal.
May 18, 2021

Update on Infrastructure Package

The SBA on Monday launched a new $28.6 billion restaurant grant program to provide a lifeline to one of the industries hardest-hit by the pandemic.
May 6, 2021

Restaurant Revitalization Fund is Open

The SBA announced yesterday that the PPP has run out of money, weeks ahead of its expiration date at the end of May, underscoring the ongoing need for the program. 
May 5, 2021

PPP Runs Out of Money

President Biden delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress where he pitched the American Jobs Plan, and focused on a handful of policy goals ranging from health care affordability to immigration.
April 29, 2021

Biden Address: Keep Small Businesses Open

The Biden administration is looking to launch the new $28.6 billion restaurant grant program on May 3. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund will provide a lifeline to one of the industries hardest-hit by the pandemic.
April 28, 2021

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Opens May 3

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.
April 28, 2021

Biden Announces $15 Min Wage for Fed Contractors

After weeks of delay, the Biden administration is advancing emergency workplace safety rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The rules were sent by the Labor Department to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review on Monday night.
April 27, 2021

Administration Advances COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was supposed to begin accepting applications on April 8, but has been stalled due to technical glitches. The SBA announced the application portal reopened on Saturday, April 24.
April 26, 2021

Shuttered Venue Grant Program Open

Recently, President Biden announced a PTO tax credit to offset the cost for small employers to provide PTO for employee leave associated with the COVID-19 vaccination.
April 22, 2021

New PTO Tax Credits for COVID-19 Vaccines

Last week, the House considered four bipartisan Small Business Committee bills. All of these bills were reintroductions from last Congress, and passed with bipartisan support.
April 20, 2021

House OKs Small Business Committee Bills

SBA is warning policymakers that funds for the PPP are likely to dry up in April, weeks before the May 31 deadline.
April 7, 2021

PPP Funds Running Out

The Biden administration is preparing to release an ambitious infrastructure bill which will be financed in part by tax increases in addition to deficit spending.
March 30, 2021

Infrastructure Bill Could Hike Taxes

Today, March 30, President Joe Biden signed legislation delaying the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) deadline to May 31.
March 30, 2021

Biden Signs PPP Extension

Senate voted 92-7 in favor of legislation delaying the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) deadline to May 31 from March 31.
March 25, 2021

Senate Passes Clean PPP Extension

On Wednesday, March 24, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a series of reforms to the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
March 25, 2021

SBA Increases EIDL Caps

NSBA is calling on all small businesses to contact their Senators and urge support of a clean bill to extend PPP.
March 25, 2021

Senate Should Pass Clean PPP Extension

On March 22, Isabel Guzman was sworn in as SBA's Administrator by VP Kamala Harris.
March 24, 2021

Guzman Sworn in by VP Harris

Legislation to extend the PPP through May 31 continues to gain traction in the Senate.
March 24, 2021

PPP Extension Gains Support in Senate

On March 16, the House approved legislation to extend the PPP through May 31.
March 17, 2021

House Approves PPP Extension

On March 16, the Senate voted 81-17 to approve NSBA-endorsed Isabel Guzman for Administrator of the SBA.
March 17, 2021

Senate Approves Guzman Nomination

Last week, President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan which includes $50 billion in aid to small businesses.
March 17, 2021

American Rescue Plan Signed

The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship will hold a hearing today at 2:30 p.m. on the PPP and next steps.
March 17, 2021

Senate Hearing on PPP

On March 16, the Senate voted 81-17 to approve NSBA-endorsed Isabel Guzman for Administrator of the SBA.
March 16, 2021

NSBA Welcomes SBA’s Isabel Guzman

The House- and Senate-passed American Rescue Plan includes a number of key provisions that will impact small-business owners, here's what they are.
March 10, 2021

The Rescue Plan & Small Business

House members are expected to vote on the legislation on March 9, and it is expected to be signed by President Biden before March 14. The bill includes $50 billion in aid to small businesses.
March 9, 2021

Congress OKs American Rescue Plan

The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship is scheduled to meet today to vote on the nomination of Isabel Guzman for SBA Administrator
February 24, 2021

Senate Committee to Vote on SBA Nominee Guzman

On Monday, the Biden Administration announced forthcoming changes to the PPP which could greatly help the smallest businesses and sole-proprietors.
February 22, 2021

Administration Makes Key Changes to PPP

On Feb. 3, the Senate Committee on Small Business held its confirmation hearing for SBA Administrator nominee Isabel Guzman.
February 4, 2021

Senate Hearing for SBA Nominee Guzman

On Tuesday, Jan. 26, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) responded to delays lenders have experienced under the new round of the Paycheck Protection Program.
January 27, 2021

SBA Addresses PPP Delays

President Joe Biden has issued more than two dozen Executive Orders, a handful of which could have a direct impact on small business.
January 27, 2021

Biden’s Executive Orders Could Impact Small Biz

Last week, President Joe Biden outlined a proposal to tackle the key issues facing the U.S., a legislative package dubbed the “American Rescue Plan
January 21, 2021

What Biden’s COVID Plan Means for Small Biz

This week, the 2nd round of PPP was fully opened, following a tiered roll-out during which SBA approved 60,000 loans for a total of $5 billion.
January 21, 2021

PPP Updates & New Guidance

NSBA has compiled an updated and more detailed analysis of the new PPP loans set to start rolling-out on Monday, Jan. 11. Here's what to expect.
January 9, 2021

UPDATE: Detailed Analysis on PPP Rules

SBA announced today that it plans to begin a tiered opening for round 2 of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) the week of Jan. 11.
January 8, 2021

PPP Set to Open Jan. 11

President-elect Joe Biden has named Isabel Guzman as his choice for incoming Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
January 8, 2021

Biden Announces SBA Nominee

Late Wednesday evening, SBA and Treasury released two interim final rules outlining round 2 of the Paycheck Protection Program.
January 7, 2021

PPP Regulations Released

On Wednesday, Jan. 6, NSBA held a webinar to talk about the new round of the PPP and what small businesses can expect.
January 7, 2021

Recap: NSBA Webinar on New PPP

Join NSBA Wednesday, Jan. 6 for a webinar to discuss the recently-passed COVID Relief Bill and new PPP loan program.
January 4, 2021

NSBA Webinar on New PPP – Jan. 6

On Monday evening, Dec. 21, the Senate passed 92-6 the omnibus spending bill which included $900 billion in COVID relief, specifically a new round of PPP lending.
December 22, 2020

Senate OKs COVID Relief Bill

NSBA and Fundation today submitted a joint proposal to the Federal Reserve Board that would create a new public-private partnership to provide critically-needed working capital to America’s small business community
December 17, 2020

NSBA, Fundation Urge Fed on Small Biz Lending

Last week, the Senate approved the NDAA conference report which includes NSBA-opposed beneficial ownership language.
December 16, 2020

NDAA Awaits President’s Signature

Late last week, a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives released a framework summary of stimulus legislation which is currently being debated.
December 16, 2020

Possible Action on Stimulus Bill

Yesterday, the House approved the NDAA conference report which includes NSBA-opposed beneficial ownership language.
December 9, 2020

House Passes NDAA Conference Report

Lawmakers are expected to approve a one-week extension to approving a government-wide spending bill, bumping the deadline to Dec. 18.
December 9, 2020

One Week Short-Term CR

NSBA's Todd McCracken recently sat down to talk about the critical need to deduct PPP funds and why Congress needs to act.
December 2, 2020

PPP Deductibility Explained

Late Tuesday evening, Dec. 1, SBA released detailed data on recipients of PPP loans, as required under a FOIA lawsuit.
December 2, 2020

SBA Releases PPP Recipient Data

On Monday, Nov. 30, President-elect Joe Biden announced several people who will serve on his economic team.
December 2, 2020

Biden Begins Filling Economic Team

The NDAA Conference Committee is expected to consider the bill, which includes NSBA-opposed beneficial ownership language, the week of Nov. 30 or Dec. 7.
November 25, 2020

Vote on NDAA Expected Soon

Recently, Treasury and the IRS released guidance clarifying that forgivable PPP loan funds are not deductible, contrary to Congressional intent.
November 25, 2020

Treasury Denies PPP Deductibility

Last week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced his plan to let a handful of pandemic-related lending programs expire, specifically the Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program.
November 24, 2020

Treasury to End Fed’s Lending Programs

NSBA partner ComplyRight explains new reporting requirements for independent contractors.
November 23, 2020

New IRS Form 1099-NEC Radically Changes Tax Reporting

Although both the Senate and House are back in session this week, the likelihood of a speedy passage for another stimulus bill remains unclear.
November 18, 2020

Outlook on Stimulus Remains Unclear

NSBA is commending the Federal Reserve for their actions earlier today to expand its emergency small-business lending program.
October 30, 2020

Fed Extends Main Street Lending Program

Earlier this week, the Senate failed to pass a standalone measure authorizing a second round of PPP forgivable loans to small businesses.
October 22, 2020

Stimulus Bill Outlook Unclear

PPP Forgiveness Application Simplified
October 9, 2020

PPP Forgiveness Application Simplified

The Senate voted 82-6 Tuesday evening to advance a stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown by midnight tonight.
September 30, 2020

Senate OKs Stopgap Spending Bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have revived negotiations over another stimulus bill this week.
September 30, 2020

Negotiations Resume on Stimulus Package

The tax treatment of PPP loans continues to be a concern with, some states now saying they plan to tax forgiven PPP funds.
September 30, 2020

States Could Tax PPP Funds

Yesterday, the NSBA Board of Trustees heard from Sen. Michael Bennett (D-Colo) on his RESTART Act which would expand the PPP.
September 23, 2020

NSBA Talks PPP with Sen. Bennett

Late Tuesday evening, the House approved--with bipartisan support--a Continuing Resolution spending bill to fund the federal government through Dec. 11.
September 23, 2020

House OKs CR Spending Bill

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier today unveiled its report from the 2020 SEC Small Business Forum, available.
September 16, 2020

SEC Small Business Forum Report

The Senate last week failed to approve a
September 16, 2020

Targeted Stimulus Bill Fails in Senate

Recently, a federal district court judge vacated the
September 16, 2020

Update on Joint Employment Rule

Treasury and the IRS have released guidance to implement President Trump’s directive to allow employers to defer payroll taxes through Dec. 31.
September 2, 2020

Payroll Tax Deferral Guidance

President Signs EOs with Stimulus Package on Hold
August 12, 2020

President Signs EOs with Stimulus Package on Hold

President Trump recently issued a series of Executive Orders (EOs) focused on providing ongoing pandemic relief, including one that would implement a temporary deferral of the payroll tax through Dec. 31, 2020.
August 10, 2020

NSBA Seeks Clarity on Payroll Tax Executive Order

While talks over the next coronavirus relief package remain at a standstill, negotiators have generally agreed on two items: another round of stimulus checks and an extension to PPP.
August 5, 2020

Phase Four Stimulus Stalled

Small businesses have been met with major challenges in recent months - join NSBA and Dell on Aug. 11 at 2:00 p.m. EDT about what it means to work in this new normal. 
August 5, 2020

NSBA & Dell Webinar: The New Normal

On July 20, Rep. Carolyn Maloney’s, efforts to include burdensome Beneficial Ownership reporting in the NDAA were successful - a devastating blow to millions of small businesses.
July 22, 2020

Beneficial Ownership in House NDAA

On Tuesday, July 20, NSBA sent a letter to all Members of Congress outlining the priorities for small business when it comes to the Phase Four stimulus package.
July 22, 2020

NSBA Outlines Phase Four Priorities

Efforts continue on Capitol Hill to include the NSBA-opposed beneficial ownership reporting in the Senate and House versions of the NDAA
July 15, 2020

Beneficial Ownership Update

On Friday, July 17, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza will testify before the House Committee on Small Business on pandemic relief programs.
July 15, 2020

Mnuchin, Carranza to Testify on Small Business Aid

Lawmakers are looking to the last two weeks in July to hammer out a deal on a potential “Phase Four” coronavirus relief bill.
July 14, 2020

Phase Four Stimulus Outlook

NSBA is releasing a new survey on how COVID-19 is impacting America’s small businesses and what they anticipate in the coming months ahead.
July 8, 2020

New Survey Shows Uptick in Small-Business Outlook

Today, SBA is releasing detailed information on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) including loan-level data on all 4.9 million PPP loans.
July 6, 2020

SBA Releases PPP Loan Data

On Wednesday afternoon, July 1, the House approved legislation to extend the deadline to apply for PPP loans to Aug. 8.
July 2, 2020

House Approves PPP Extension

Late Tuesday evening, the Senate approved legislation to extend the deadline to apply for PPP loans to Aug. 8, and unless the House acts, the PPP deadline was June 30.
July 1, 2020

Senate OKs Extension to PPP

Today, the USMCA goes into full effect with many promising provisions aimed directly at bolstering America's small businesses.
July 1, 2020

USMCA Now in Effect

Late last week, a harmful amendment was filed to the fast-moving NDAA which would enact NSBA-opposed
June 29, 2020

Beneficial Ownership Rears its Ugly Head in NDAA

SBA and Treasury announced their plan to disclose business information for PPP recipients for loans between $150,000 and $10 million.
June 24, 2020

SBA, Treasury to Disclose PPP Recipients

Bipartisan legislation was recently introduced to enhance the employee retention tax credit to help businesses impacted by COVID-19.
June 10, 2020

Bill to Enhance Employee Tax Credit

Please tell NSBA how your business has managed over these last few months and what you anticipate in the coming six months.
June 10, 2020

Share Your Pandemic Experience

On Friday, June 5, President Trump signed into law legislation which will make key fixes to the Paycheck Protection Program.
June 10, 2020

Paycheck Protection Flexibility Signed into Law

On Friday, June 5 NSBA held an
June 5, 2020

NSBA Chat: Ask the Experts

Late last night, the Senate approved legislation (H.R. 7010) which will make key fixes to the Paycheck Protection Program.
June 4, 2020

Senate OKs Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act

Join NSBA June 5 to ask your questions about all things related to the COVID-19 pandemic and how it’s impacting your small business.
May 28, 2020

NSBA Chat: Ask the Experts

House Approves PPP Fix Bill
May 27, 2020

House Approves PPP Fix Bill

Late Friday, SBA and Treasury released guidance for loan forgiveness under the PPP.
May 26, 2020

New PPP Guidance Provides Clarity, but Issues Remain

Join NSBA at 2:00 p.m. EDT May 20 for a webinar to discuss the latest developments on COVID-19, PPP loan forgiveness and small business assistance.
May 19, 2020

Webinar: PPP Loans & Employer Protections

Last week, NSBA President Todd McCracken joined a handful of other small-business leaders through the Small Business Roundtable and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to discuss a new report from Facebook on the economic impact of COVID-19 on American small businesses.
May 18, 2020

New Report from Facebook on Small Business

Late Friday, the SBA and Treasury unveiled the much-anticipated application for loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
May 18, 2020

PPP Loan Forgiveness Update

On Friday, the House passed a $3 trillion economic stimulus bill, the Heroes Act, that would make major changes to small business loan programs.
May 18, 2020

House Passes Economic Stimulus Bill

House Democrats recently unveiled a $3 trillion economic stimulus bill that would make major changes to the PPP.
May 14, 2020

House Dems Unveil Economic Stimulus Bill

House Democrats recently unveiled a $3 trillion economic stimulus bill that would make major changes to the PPP.
May 14, 2020

House Dems Unveil Economic Stimulus Bill

New data from Treasury and the SBA shows that the second round of PPP has made 2.2 million loans totaling more than $175 billion with an average loan size of $79,000.
May 6, 2020

Update: New Data on 2nd Round of PPP

New data from Treasury and the SBA shows that the second round of PPP has made 2.2 million loans totaling more than $175 billion with an average loan size of $79,000.
May 6, 2020

Update: New Data on 2nd Round of PPP

NSBA joined with the Small Business Roundtable and other small-business groups to talk with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) about the COVID-19 crisis and how small businesses are faring.
May 5, 2020

NSBA Talks Small Business, COVID-19 with Speaker Pelosi

NSBA Podcast: COVID-19 and the Road Forward
May 1, 2020

NSBA Podcast: COVID-19 and the Road Forward

Yesterday, DOL announced deadline flexibility under ERISA to help employee benefit plans, plan participants, employers, employees and others impacted by COVID-19. 
April 30, 2020

DOL Extends ERISA Time Frames

On Monday, SBA and the nation's banks reopened the EIDL and PPP lending programs after Congress reallocated additional funds.
April 29, 2020

Round 2 for PPP and EIDL Funding

Yesterday, the Senate approved a bill to provide another round of small business loan funds while the House is expected to approve the measure on Thursday.
April 24, 2020

House Approves Additional PPP and EIDL Funding

Yesterday, the Senate approved a bill to provide another round of small business loan funds while the House is expected to approve the measure on Thursday.
April 22, 2020

Senate Approves Additional PPP and EIDL Funding

NSBA has released a new survey on how the coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting America’s small businesses, and whether various government programs are providing enough help
April 20, 2020

New NSBA Survey on COVID-19 Loans

Treasury and SBA announced Wednesday evening that funding for PPP loans is depleting - NSBA is calling on Congress to quickly appropriate additional funds.
April 16, 2020

SBA Announces PPP Loan Funds Depleted

On Tuesday April 14, the SBA finally issued rules governing loan issuance and loan forgiveness for the nation’s millions of self-employed as part of the Paycheck Protection Program.
April 15, 2020

SBA Issues Guidance for Self-Employed PPP Loans

NSBA is calling on lawmakers to continue their bipartisan efforts that resulted in much-needed, yet dwindling, funds through passage of the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program loans.
April 9, 2020

NSBA Calls for Additional Small Business Stimulus

Update on PPP Loans
April 8, 2020

Update on PPP Loans

NSBA has developed a new FAQ to help you sort thorough all the COVID-19 related assistance, lending, employer rules, tax relief and much more.
March 31, 2020

NSBA Releases Detailed FAQ

NSBA is urging caution when moving forward with any SBA lending program, as we are hearing more and more about small businesses being targeted by predatory lenders
March 31, 2020

Beware of Lending Scams

Treasury has come out with new guidance and the application for the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under the CARES Act.
March 31, 2020

CARES Act Guidance Now Available

On Friday, March 27, the U.S. House approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which includes critical language to provide small businesses relief.
March 27, 2020

NSBA Applauds House Passage of CARES Act

Late Wednesday night, the U.S. Senate approved the CARES Act which includes $350 billion in small-business stimulus funds.
March 26, 2020

Senate Approves Stimulus Bill

Earlier today, final language of the small-business section of the CARES Act was released by Sen. Marco Rubio, and NSBA is urging lawmakers to quickly pass it.
March 25, 2020

Final Language on Small Business Stimulus

Updated: New Sick Leave Guidance from DOL
March 25, 2020

Updated: New Sick Leave Guidance from DOL

Now is the Time to Be Vigilant on Cybersecurity
March 25, 2020

Now is the Time to Be Vigilant on Cybersecurity

Senate Reaches Deal on Stimulus Package
March 25, 2020

Senate Reaches Deal on Stimulus Package

NSBA President Addresses Membership
March 23, 2020

NSBA President Addresses Membership

SBA Briefing Call Rescheduled
March 20, 2020

SBA Briefing Call Rescheduled

New Details on Senate Small Business Relief Bill
March 18, 2020

New Details on Senate Small Business Relief Bill

Senate Small Business Stimulus Bill Forthcoming
March 18, 2020

Senate Small Business Stimulus Bill Forthcoming

NSBA applauds lawmakers who are focusing efforts on helping America’s ravaged small-business community, and urges lawmakers to act quickly.
March 18, 2020

NSBA Urges Senate to Act Quickly on Small Business Stimulus

Revised COVID-19 Bill Passes House
March 17, 2020

Revised COVID-19 Bill Passes House

New Poll Shows Widespread Small Business Impact from COVID-19
March 16, 2020

New Poll Shows Widespread Small Business Impact from COVID-19

UPDATE: Details on Loans for COVID-19 Impacted Small Biz
March 12, 2020

UPDATE: Details on Loans for COVID-19 Impacted Small Biz

NSBA Briefing Call on COVID-19
March 11, 2020

NSBA Briefing Call on COVID-19

COVID-19 Update: New Poll & Briefing Call
March 11, 2020

COVID-19 Update: New Poll & Briefing Call

The IRS has released proposed regulations for businesses when deducting meals and entertainment.
March 4, 2020

IRS Releases New Guidance on Deductions

On Friday, Feb. 21, the SBA Office of Advocacy will hold a Small Business Tax Roundtable in Washington, D.C to discuss the qualified business income deduction.
February 19, 2020

SBA Office of Advocacy Tax Roundtable

SEC to Update “Accredited Investor” Rule
February 19, 2020

SEC to Update “Accredited Investor” Rule

SBA Lending Rule Changes
February 12, 2020

SBA Lending Rule Changes

House Small Business Committee Hearings
February 12, 2020

House Small Business Committee Hearings

New Cybercrime Resources for Small Business
January 22, 2020

New Cybercrime Resources for Small Business

Earlier today, President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed a “phase one” deal on trade, focusing on agricultural exports and China’s forced technology transfer.
January 15, 2020

Phase One China Deal Signed

On Sunday, the DOL released its final rule on joint employer status, clarifying when businesses can be held liable for FLSA violations of another related business.
January 15, 2020

DOL Finalizes Joint Employer Rule

On Jan. 7, the Senate Finance Committee approved the approved the USMCA in a 25-3 vote, clearing the way for a Senate floor vote
January 8, 2020

Senate Finance Advances USMCA

Late last week, President Trump announce the release of final rules that will ease restrictions on health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) starting in 2020.
January 4, 2020

New HRA Rules in Effect

On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the House approved $1.4 trillion in federal spending for the remainder of the fiscal year which includes various tax provisions including extenders.
December 18, 2019

Spending Bill Passes House, Heads to Senate

Senate Committee OKs SBA Nominee
December 18, 2019

Senate Committee OKs SBA Nominee

Included in the House-approved spending bill is a provision to extend by seven years Ex-Im Bank's authorization and increase its required small-business export financing.
December 18, 2019

Spending Bill Extends Ex-Im Bank

On Dec. 12, the House legislation which would grant HHS the authority to negotiate prescription drug prices in an effort to drive down the high costs of prescription drugs.
December 18, 2019

House Passes Bill to Lower Drug Prices

OMB has cleared a new proposal from the DOL which would allow employers to exclude bonuses, travel expenses, and other incidental payments from an employee’s base rate from which time-and-a-half is calculated.
December 12, 2019

OMB Clears Time-and-a-Half Rule

House Democrats have reached a deal with the Trump Administration on the USMCA.
December 12, 2019

White House, Dems Reach USMCA Agreement

Welcome to the Era of the Modern Worker
November 27, 2019

Welcome to the Era of the Modern Worker

On Nov. 15, the House passed legislation to reauthorize and revamp the Export-Import Bank for ten years.
November 20, 2019

House passes Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Bill

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the House passed a CR to extend current funding levels through Dec. 20, just days before the current spending extension expires.
November 20, 2019

Congress OKs Stopgap Spending Bill

NSBA is urging its members to contact their Senators to oppose legislation on Beneficial Ownership Reporting which would create significant burdens and complexity.
November 14, 2019

NSBA Urges Senate to Oppose Beneficial Ownership Bill

NSBA partnered with the Small Business Roundtable on Tuesday to hold the Small Business Tech Summit where small-business leaders from across the country discussed the major challenges they face when it comes to technology.
November 14, 2019

Small Business Leaders Converge in D.C. for Tech Summit

An NSBA-opposed bill on beneficial ownership reporting is gaining momentum in the Senate.
November 6, 2019

Beneficial Ownership Bill Moves in Senate 

Ex-Im Bank Reauth Bill Introduced
October 30, 2019

Ex-Im Bank Reauth Bill Introduced

NSBA is urging its members to contact lawmakers in opposition to legislation on Beneficial Ownership Reporting which would create significant burdens and complexity.
October 30, 2019

House OKs Beneficial Ownership

NSBA is urging its members to contact lawmakers in opposition to legislation on Beneficial Ownership Reporting which would create significant burdens and complexity.
October 16, 2019

House Moves on Beneficial Ownership

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, NSBA will hold the Small Business Tech Summit in conjunction with its Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. to discuss key cyber issues facing small business.
October 16, 2019

NSBA Annual Meeting & Tech Summit

Take Charge of Your Security
October 15, 2019

Take Charge of Your Security

Cyber Protection for NSBA Members
October 3, 2019

Cyber Protection for NSBA Members

Later this week, the House will consider a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through Nov. 21 and buy time for negotiations on annual appropriations bills.
October 3, 2019

President Signs Spending CR

Recently, the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers finalized the first step of a two-step process to repeal and replace the Obama Administration’s Waters of the U.S. rule.
October 3, 2019

EPA, Army to Repeal WOTUS

On Oct. 1, at 1:00 p.m. EDT, NSBA will hold a free webinar with cyber experts to address questions on cybersecurity, major computer chip defects, and the growing-pains of the 5G network.
October 3, 2019

NSBA Experts Talk Cybersecurity

On Oct. 1, at 1:00 p.m. EDT, NSBA will hold a free webinar with cyber experts to address questions on cybersecurity, major computer chip defects, and the growing-pains of the 5G network.
September 30, 2019

Webinar: Protect Your Small Business Online

DOL has announced its final overtime rule will likely be published on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, setting the minimum salary threshold for overtime eligibility at $35,568.
September 25, 2019

Final Overtime Rule

NSBA is urging its members to contact lawmakers in opposition to legislation on Beneficial Ownership Reporting which would create significant burdens and complexity.
September 18, 2019

Action on Beneficial Ownership Law

Later this week, the House will consider a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through Nov. 21 and buy time for negotiations on annual appropriations bills.
September 18, 2019

House to Consider Spending CR

DOL is expected to release its final rule to update federal overtime regulations in coming weeks which would increase the overtime exemption from $23,660 to $35,308.
September 18, 2019

DOL Overtime Rule Expected Soon

NSBA partner Nationwide has developed a useful guide for employers on health insurance.
September 11, 2019

Health Care Basics For Employers

Earlier this week, NSBA and the Small Business Access to Capital Coalition urged Congressional leaders to avoid an Oct. 1 shutdown of the SBA 7(a) loan program.
September 4, 2019

NSBA Warns Against 7(a) shutdown

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, NSBA will hold the Small Business Tech Summit in conjunction with its Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. to discuss key cyber issues facing small business.
August 21, 2019

NSBA Annual Meeting & Tech Summit

Earlier t his week, the SBA National Ombudsman office held a Regulatory Fairness Hearing in Washington, D.C. in which three members of NSBA's leadership participated
August 21, 2019

SBA Hosts Reg Fairness Hearing

Drug Price Bill Introduced
July 25, 2019

Drug Price Bill Introduced

House Democrats are considering changes to minimum wage increase bill--including a more gradual phase-in--with the goal of garnering additional support from moderates.
July 25, 2019

House OKs Minimum Wage Hike

Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) recently reintroduced the S Corporation Modernization Act which would make several pro-growth reforms for S corps. 
July 24, 2019

S Corp Bill Introduced in the Senate

NSBA Testifies on Tax Complexity
July 24, 2019

NSBA Testifies on Tax Complexity

If you haven’t taken advantage yet of Dell’s Cyber Week in July, there’s still time - Black Friday in July discounts have been extended through today 7/17 at 11:59 p.m.
July 17, 2019

Save More With Dell Cyber Week

House to Vote on Cadillac Tax Repeal
July 17, 2019

House to Vote on Cadillac Tax Repeal

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 17, 2019

House OKs Small Biz Cyber Bills

The House is expected to vote on the Raise the Wage Act to gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $15.00 per hour from the current $7.25 by 2024 as early as next week.
July 11, 2019

House to Vote on Minimum Wage

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.
July 11, 2019

NSBA Warns Against New Beneficial Ownership Reporting

NSBA Applauds Introduction of STRONGER Patents Act
July 11, 2019

NSBA Applauds Introduction of STRONGER Patents Act

NSBA Urges Action on USMCA
July 10, 2019

NSBA Urges Action on USMCA

Last week, the House Financial Services Committee agreed to a long-term deal that would keep Ex-Im Bank operational for seven years.
June 26, 2019

House Deal on Ex-Im Bank

Late last week, President Trump announce the release of final rules that will ease restrictions on health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) starting in 2020.
June 19, 2019

Trump Announces New HRA Rules

Last week, the House Financial Services Committee passed a bill designed to provide transparency of ownership of all U.S. companies, but which could create significant new burdens and complexity for small businesses.
June 19, 2019

House OKs New Small Biz Reporting

There have been numerous reports of rising threats to small businesses at the hands of cybercriminals. NSBA partner, Nationwide has some helpful information.
June 19, 2019

Why Cybercriminals Target Small Businesses

Trump Calls for Tariffs on Mexican Imports
May 31, 2019

Trump Calls for Tariffs on Mexican Imports

Recently, the U.S., Canada and Mexico announced an agreement to remove tariffs for steel and aluminum imports, a major step forward on approval of the USMCA.
May 22, 2019

US, Canada, Mexico Deal on Tariffs

On May 17, the House advanced Rep. David Cicilline’s (D-R.I.) Equality Act (H.R. 5), which would extend federal anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ Americans in housing, employment, credit, and federally funded programs, among other areas.
May 22, 2019

Equality Act Passes the House

Last week, President Donald Trump unveiled a proposal to move the nation’s immigration system toward a merit-based system.
May 22, 2019

Merit-Based Immigration Proposal

NSBA earlier this week urged lawmakers to approve the nominations to Ex-Im Bank's Board of Directors in order to ensure Ex-Im functions properly.
May 8, 2019

Senate to Vote on Ex-Im Nominees

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) has introduced NSBA-supported legislation to require agencies to analyze the full impact of a proposed regulation on small businesses.
April 24, 2019

Regulatory Reform Bill Introduced

NSBA has endorsed new legislation, the Main Street Certainty Act, which would make permanent the 20-percent pass-through deduction under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
April 24, 2019

Bill Intro’d on Small Biz Deduction

In April, SBA announced new SBIR/STTR Policy Directives as well as a cross-country Road Tour to connect small businesses to federal agencies under the SBIR/STTR programs.
April 24, 2019

Feds Focus on SBIR/STTR

Last week, the Senate Committee on Small Business held a hearing to review SBA's Access to Capital Programs, as part of a broader SBA reauthorization effort.
April 10, 2019

Senate Reviews SBA Lending

Earlier today, the House passed legislation, the Save the Internet Act of 2019 (H.R. 1644) which would restore net neutrality rules recently repealed by the FCC.
April 10, 2019

House OK’s Net Neutrality Bill

NSBA members are invited to participate in a webinar entitled, “Financial Innovation and FICO Score: What Does it Mean for Small Business and Consumers” on Wednesday, April 17 at 1:30 p.m. EDT.
April 5, 2019

Webinar: Why FICO Matters

Earlier this week, the DOL announced a proposed rule that would make it harder to hold businesses jointly liable when their franchisees or contractors violate the FLSA.
April 3, 2019

DOL Releases Joint Employer Rule

Last week, a U.S. District Judge blocked the administration's proposed rule to expand Association Health Plans, citing the rule's definition of
April 3, 2019

Court Blocks AHP Expansion

In a recent court filing, the administration urged full repeal of the Affordable Care Act, while Trump said he will not press for a vote on a replacement until after the 2020 elections.
April 3, 2019

Trump Backs ACA Elimination

The comment period for DOL's proposed overtime rule change which would increase the overtime salary threshold from $23,660 to $35,308 annually, is now open through May 21.
March 28, 2019

DOL Seeks Overtime Comments

Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship voted unanimously to approve the nomination of David C. Tryon to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (SBA).
March 28, 2019

Chief Counsel Nominee OKd by Committee

Advocacy Roundtable on Overtime Rule
March 20, 2019

Advocacy Roundtable on Overtime Rule

In recent weeks, the issue of paid family leave has garnered attention from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
March 20, 2019

Paid Leave Proposals Introduced

On March 13, the Senate Committee on Small Business held a hearing  on cyber crime and small business at which NSBA Leadership Council member Karen Harper testified.
March 14, 2019

NSBA Testifies on Cyber Crime

Last week, the Department of Labor released its proposed rule to increase the salary threshold for overtime pay eligibility to $35,308 a year.
March 14, 2019

DOL Publishes Overtime Rule

March 14, 2019

NSBA Testifies on Cybersecurity/NIST

Today, the House Education and Labor Committee will vote on raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, advancing a central piece of Democrats' economic agenda.
March 6, 2019

Vote on $15 Minimum Wage

The DOL is expected propose a new overtime rule soon which would establish a $35,000 salary threshold below which employees must be paid overtime.
March 6, 2019

New Overtime Rule Expected Soon

Last week, House Democrats introduced
March 6, 2019

Medicare for All Bill Introduced

Yesterday, NSBA and SBEA joined a broad coalition to advocate for congressional approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
February 27, 2019

NSBA Joins USMCA Coalition

Senate Small Business Committee Chair Marco Rubio (R- Fla.) recently unveiled a report underscoring the importance of programs like SBIR and STTR in bolstering U.S. innovation.
February 13, 2019

Rubio Report Highlights Small Business Innovation

The NSBA Board of Trustees recently endorsed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement which includes language to promote the growth of small businesses.
February 13, 2019

NSBA Endorses USMCA

On Jan. 16, House and Senate Democrats introduced the Raise the Wage Act of 2019 which would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2024.
February 13, 2019

Raise the Wage Act of 2019 Introduced

Last week, OSHA published a final rule eliminating the requirement for firms with 250 or more employees to electronically submit their log of work-related injuries.
January 31, 2019

OSHA Finalizes Electronic Recordkeeping Rule

Last week, the NLRB overturned its 2014 decision that made it harder for employers to classify workers as independent contractors.
January 31, 2019

NLRB Returns Independent-Contractor Standard

Earlier this week, the U.S. Trade Representative sent an outline to Congress identifying changes needed to implement the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
January 31, 2019

US Trade Rep Outline for USMCA 

Late last week, President Donald Trump and Congress came to an agreement to reopen the federal government with a short-term spending bill that is set to expire Feb. 15.
January 31, 2019

Temporary Reprieve from Gov. Shutdown

Last week, Treasury and the IRS released final regulations for the 20 percent passthrough deduction on qualified business income.
January 24, 2019

199A Passthrough Regs Finalized

The IRS has released a contingency plan for operating with half its normal staff during the shutdown.
January 24, 2019

IRS Shutdown Contingency Plan

Yesterday, bipartisan tax simplification legislation was introduced by the House Small Business Committee Chair and Ranking Member.
January 17, 2019

Tax Simplification Bill Introduced

Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Marco Rubio (R-Fl.) have introduced legislation to protect small-business borrowers from predatory lenders by extending certain FTC protections for consumers to small-business borrowers.
December 12, 2018

Legislation to Protect Small Businesses From Predatory Lenders

Yesterday, the EPA unveiled a new WOTUS rule under the Clean Water Act which is aimed at clarifying which waters are and are not regulated under the law.
December 12, 2018

EPA Proposes New WOTUS Rule

This week, House Republicans unveiled a revised year-end tax bill that would includes some technical corrections to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but does not include earlier provisions aimed at resurrecting expired tax breaks.
December 12, 2018

House Republicans Introduce a Revised Tax Bill

Last week, President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to a temporary trade ceasefire to allow time for further negotiations, halting temporarily significant tariffs on imported goods.
December 4, 2018

U.S.-China Trade Truce

NSBA has joined with other business leaders in asking Congress to pass by the end of the year an extension for 2020 of the moratorium on the expensive and burdensome Health Insurance Tax.
December 4, 2018

NSBA Urges HIT Tax Relief

Late last week, President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and Mexican President Peña Nieto signed the new U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) in Buenos Aires, resolving a trade dispute between the U.S. and its closest neighbors.
December 4, 2018

U.S. Signs New Trade Deal with Mexico and Canada

House Republicans Release Tax Package
November 28, 2018

House Republicans Release Tax Package

Congress and the administration has until Dec. 7 to compromise on spending priorities--including President Trump's demand for border wall funding--before a partial government shutdown.
November 28, 2018

Government Shutdown Looms Over Border Wall

Last week, NSBA held its Small Business Congress where small-business leaders heard from Members of Congress, Hill staffers,  journalists, and policy experts, and voted on the organization’s top priorities.
November 21, 2018

Small Business Congress Wrap-Up & Priority Voting

Small Business Votes Health Care Costs #1 Concern
November 15, 2018

Small Business Votes Health Care Costs #1 Concern

Small Business Votes Health Care Costs #1 Concern
November 15, 2018

Small Business Votes Health Care Costs #1 Concern

In the last week, the administration has rolled out two major plans to reduce prescription drug costs in the U.S.
October 31, 2018

New Efforts to Curb Drug Prices

The IRS has unveiled proposed rules for the new Opportunity Zone program which encourages investment into low-income communities.
October 31, 2018

New Opportunity Zone Program

DOL's newly proposed rule would enable small businesses to band together to offer 401(k) plans to their employees.
October 24, 2018

DOL Aims to Expand Small Biz Retirement Savings

Recently, Labor, Treasury and HHS proposed a rule to allow employers to fund tax-exempted HRAs to help pay for workers' individual health insurance premiums.
October 24, 2018

Trump Proposes Expanding HRAs

Before adjourning, the House approved Tax Cuts 2.0, legislation that would permanently extend the temporary tax cuts for individuals and passthrough entities that were enacted in last year’s tax reform bill.
October 3, 2018

House Approves Tax Cuts 2.0 Package

Earlier this week, the U.S. and Canada announced a deal for Canada to stay in the North American trade pact with the U.S. and Mexico.
October 3, 2018

U.S. Reaches Trade Pact with Canada and Mexico

The House will vote this week on its trio of Tax Cut 2.0 bills that would that would make permanent several small-business provisions.
September 25, 2018

House Slotted to Pass Tax Reform 2.0

On Sept. 13, the House Ways and Means Committee approved Tax Reform 2.0, teeing up a potential vote by the full House before the end of this month.
September 19, 2018

Ways and Means Passes Tax Reform 2.0

Last week, NLRB proposed regulations to ease and simplify its Joint-Employer rule.
September 19, 2018

Changes to NLRB Joint-Employer Standard

This week, the House Ways and Means Committee will consider
September 13, 2018

Tax Reform 2.0

The House is taking another swing at the Affordable Care Act, targeting a handful of provisions for repeal or delay.
September 13, 2018

House Considers More ACA Repeals and Delays

NSBA President Todd McCracken will be a featured speaker at the U.S.-Saudi SME Forum on Oct. 1-2 discussing new opportunities for small businesses in Saudi Arabia.
September 5, 2018

Biz Opportunities in Saudi Arabia

Last week, Reps. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) and Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) introduced legislation to to strengthen small-businesses trademarks, particularly for franchisees. 
September 5, 2018

Bill to Better Protect Trademarks

Last week, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing DOL to allow smaller businesses to band together in offering a joint 401(k) retirement plan, or MEP.
September 5, 2018

New Executive Order on 401(k)s

Recently, President Trump announced a preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Mexico in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
September 5, 2018

New US-Mexico Trade Agreement

With just 11 legislative days this month when the House and Senate are both scheduled to be in session, Congress faces an uphill battle to pass FY 2019 spending legislation.
September 5, 2018

Spending Deadline Approaching

Last week, Treasury and the IRS released proposed regulations on the pass-through deduction portion of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including more detailed guidance for these type of businesses.
August 15, 2018

NSBA Analysis on Passthrough Deduction

Earlier today, the IRS issued proposed regulations to create a 20 percent deduction on qualified business income for pass-throughs, as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
August 8, 2018

IRS Proposes Regulations for Pass-Throughs

The Trump Administration recently finalized a rule allowing people to buy short-term health coverage that skirts many of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA’s) regulations.
August 8, 2018

Short-Term Health Plans OKd

Last week, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fl.) introduced legislation that would allow new parents to finance their paid leave by drawing from their Social Security benefits early.
August 8, 2018

Sen. Rubio Introduces Paid Family Leave Bill

Twelve state attorneys general are suing DOL over the expansion of AHP's arguing they violate consumer and state protections included in the Affordable Care Act.
August 8, 2018

State AGs File Suit over AHPs

Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee released its long-awaited Tax Reform 2.0 framework which would update and make permanent certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
August 1, 2018

Tax Reform 2.0 Framework Released

Prior to adjourning for August recess, the House passed legislation that would further delay implementation of the health insurance tax on insurers until 2022.
August 1, 2018

House Passes Bill to Delay HIT

Last week, the House passed legislation 283-182--with 57 Democrats joining all voting Republicans--to permanently eliminate a tax on medical devices under the ACA.
August 1, 2018

House Votes to Repeal Medical Device Tax

The EPA and Army Corp of Engineers are seeking comment on whether other alternatives to a full repeal of WOTUS would address key issues with the rule.
August 1, 2018

EPA Seeks Comment on WOTUS

Last week, the House passed legislation, the Jobs 3.0 bill which will help ease financing restrictions for small businesses. 
July 24, 2018

House Passes Jobs 3.0 Bill

Yesterday, DOL revoked the Persuader Rule, an Obama-era regulation that would have greatly expanded union-related disclosure rules on businesses
July 18, 2018

DOL Persuader Rule Revoked

Lawmakers will hear from Trump's nominee to head Ex-Im Bank this week, an agency that has been hobbled in the last two years by partisan political motives.
July 18, 2018

Senate to Talk to Ex-Im Nominee

The issue of paid family leave has been front-and-center on Capitol Hill, with bills that would provide tax-funded or social-security deferred payments.
July 18, 2018

Paid Family Leave Gets Hill Attention

Last week, the House Small Business Committee held a hearing on intellectual property and the issues small businesses face when navigating the IP process.
July 18, 2018

House Small Business Committee Holds IP Hearing

Last week, the House passed two small-business bills which will expand mentorship programs and help protect intellectual property for America’s small firms.
July 18, 2018

Two Small Biz Bills Pass the House

In the last week, two significant changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have been made by the administration on risk-adjustment payments and funding for navigators.
July 11, 2018

More Changes to ACA from CMS

Recently, Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson released a report to Congress outlining the top issues of focus for FY 2019 and how the new tax overhaul will be implemented.
July 11, 2018

Taxpayer Advocate Mid-Year Report

The SEC recently voted to expand the definition of a “smaller reporting company” and ease requirements for more small firms seeking investment.
July 11, 2018

SEC to Ease Reporting for Smaller Companies

The House Ways and Means Committee will hold a full committee markup today on a series of measures that will delay several ACA provisions and expand HSA’s.
July 11, 2018

Ways and Means Marks-up Health Care Bills

Last week, Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) introduced pro-small-business legislation to  reform the U.S. patent system.
July 3, 2018

NSBA Supports Patent Reform Bill

Following last week's publishing of a final rule on Association Health Plans, NSBA has analyzed the rule and detailed what it likely means for most small businesses.
June 27, 2018

Analysis on DOL’s Final AHP Rule

On June 20, President Trump tapped Kimberly Reed, a former Treasury official to lead the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the next step forward in the years-long fight to revive the bank.
June 27, 2018

Trump Nominates Ex-Im President

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision on online sales tax which will likely require millions of small business to collect and remit sales taxes.
June 27, 2018

Supreme Court Decision on Online Sales Tax Case

The Supreme Court this week ruled in favor of Amex on the issue of swipe fees, narrowing the options small businesses have to reduce costly swipe fees.
June 26, 2018

Supreme Court Sides with Amex Over Swipe Fees

NSBA recently unveiled its 2018 Tax Reform Report Card that outlines the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in 2017 and weighs in on what the bill included and what it didn’t.
June 26, 2018

NSBA Unveils Tax Reform Report Card

The Department of Labor has unveiled final rules expanding Association Health Plans which would allow businesses to band together to buy health insurance, but could cause risk-selection problems.
June 20, 2018

DOL Published Final AHP Rule

Legislation was recently introduced in the Senate and House that would dramatically strengthen unions' leverage in the workplace by adopting a handful of changes.
June 20, 2018

Card-Check Rears its Ugly Head

Recently, the GAO released a report showing that almost half of the reviewed loans under SBA’s 7(a) loan program in 2016 didn’t adhere to the “credit elsewhere” requirement.
June 20, 2018

New GAO Report on SBA “Credit Elsewhere” Rules

Yesterday, the Senate passed legislation to enhance SBA oversight of the 7(a) Loan Program, and makes critical reforms to ensure its long-term success.
June 6, 2018

Senate OK’s SBA 7(a) Loan Bill

In recent weeks, two pieces of legislation have been approved by their respective committees which would address key infrastructure-related issues specific to water.
June 6, 2018

Infrastructure Bills Move Forward

Efforts continue to move Association Health Plans through Congress, most recently as part of the Farm Bill which ultimately fell short in the House of the required votes.
May 23, 2018

Farm Bill Includes Funding for AHPs

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court ruled that companies can continue to include arbitration clauses in employment contracts.
May 23, 2018

Supreme Court OKs Arbitration

The House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing examining the importance of protecting Intellectual Property to America's small businesses.
May 16, 2018

House Talks Intellectual Property

New Senate legislation would create a Medicare health plan for all ages that would be offered in state and federal health exchanges, and the employer-sponsored market.
May 16, 2018

Senate Bill to Expand Medicare

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently launched a modernized version of E-Verify intended to enhance the employment eligibility verification process.
May 16, 2018

USCIS Modernizes E-Verify

Tax Reform 2.0 is being spurred by House Speaker Paul Ryan's (R-Wis.) comments on making permanent various temporary provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
May 9, 2018

House Considers Tax Reform 2.0

Despite very little likelihood of movement, some conservative groups are pushing lawmakers to take up another ACA repeal bill.
May 9, 2018

Ongoing Efforts to Repeal ACA

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
May 2, 2018

Small Biz Credit Card Bill Introduced

According to the White House, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jeffrey Gerrish will be named Acting President of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (Ex-Im) while maintaining his position at the USTR office.
April 25, 2018

USTR Official Tapped for Ex-Im Post

If you missed last week's tax reform webinar hosted by NSBA and our partner Nationwide, download the presentation today.
April 25, 2018

Tax Reform Webinar Wrap-Up

The NLRB has extended its request for information on the 2014 “Ambush” Election Rule which NSBA has opposed in the past and once again submitted comments calling for the rule to be fully rescinded.
April 18, 2018

NSBA Comments on Ambush Election Rule

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.
April 18, 2018

Action on Beneficial Ownership

NSBA today released its 2018 Small Business Taxation Survey which shows administrative burden continues to far outpace financial burdens, and complexity is expected to increase under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
April 12, 2018

New Survey on Taxes: Complexity Expected to Increase

NSBA-supported legislation, the STRONGER Patents Act, was recently introduced which would strengthen the U.S. patent system and better protect small inventors.
April 11, 2018

NSBA Supports the STRONGER Patent Act

Recently, two opposing court decisions on the DOL's 2016 fiduciary rule, which would have imposed significant burdens on financial advisers, could result in the Supreme Court taking up the rule.
March 21, 2018

Fiduciary Rule Halted

House leaders are planning to vote Thursday on a $1.3 trillion budget agreement, giving the Senate time to pass it before a Friday deadline when government funding expires. 
March 21, 2018

House to Vote on Omnibus

If you missed NSBA's March 8 webinar on cybersecurity and how to protect your small business, you can now download the recording here.
March 15, 2018

Download NSBA’s Cybersecurity Webinar

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.
March 15, 2018

Advocacy Nominee OK’d by Cmte

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.
March 7, 2018

Senate Debates Banking Reform Bill

Treasury and the IRS are developing guidance documents under the 2017 tax reform law, however guidance for pass-through income could be delayed until summer or fall.
March 7, 2018

Tax Law Guidance Forthcoming

NSBA recently submitted comments on the administration's AHP proposal, highlighting the need for broad reform and ways to strengthen both AHPs and the overall health care market.
March 7, 2018

NSBA Comments on AHP Rule 

Last week, President Trump announced plans to impose new tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, setting of widespread concern among business leaders and lawmakers alike.
March 7, 2018

Tariffs Problematic for Small Biz

Video: How Tax Reform Will Impact Your Small Business
March 3, 2018

Video: How Tax Reform Will Impact Your Small Business

The NLRB recently withdrew its decision overturning the Obama-era joint employment standard which expanded liability for certain intertwined businesses.
February 28, 2018

NLRB Reinstates Joint Employer Standard

Yesterday, the House Small Business Committee explored how easing occupational licensing barriers could reduce workforce gaps and regulatory costs for small businesses.
February 28, 2018

Business Licensing Hearing Held

Regulatory reform continues to gather momentum: new members were recently announced for regional Regulatory Fairness Boards, and the Office of Advocacy is hosting regulatory roundtables.
February 25, 2018

Regulatory Reform Update

On Feb. 20, the SBA announced it will launch an 18-state road tour promoting the SBIR and STTR programs to support small businesses focusing on high-impact research.
February 21, 2018

SBA Announces National SBIR Road Tour

On Feb. 15, the Senate failed to pass an assortment of immigration proposals—all of which needed 60 votes in order to overcome a filibuster.
February 21, 2018

Senate Rejects Four Immigration Proposals

Join NSBA and 360 Pros for an important live webinar on how to protect your business from cyber attacks this Thursday, Feb. 22 at 3:00 p.m. EST.
February 20, 2018

NSBA Cyber Webinar March 8

NSBA and and online employment marketplace ZipRecruiter today released the NSBA 2017 Year-End Economic Report, which shows decade-highs in small-business outlook.
February 15, 2018

New Report: Small Business Climate Vastly Improved

Earlier this week, President Trump released his FY 2019 budget request, as well as an addendum reflecting the recently enacted two-year budget deal, H.R. 1892.
February 15, 2018

Trump’s 2019 Budget Request

Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing on the nominations of David C. Tryon to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy and Hannibal M. Ware to be Inspector General of the SBA.
February 15, 2018

Chief Counsel Nomination Hearing Held

One year after Congress failed to address health care reform,
February 14, 2018

Reducing the Health Care Cost Burden

NSBA, along with 360 Coverage Pros is offering member rates for exclusive access to a suite of cyber data breach solutions, including risk assessments, monitoring and compliance, and liability insurance.
February 14, 2018

Fight Back Against the Hack

House Small Business Committee leadership introduced legislation to simplify and modernize the tax code for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs. by aligning payment deadlines and tax filing thresholds, and streamlining reporting requirements.
February 7, 2018

Small Biz Tax Simplification Act Introduced

Yesterday, the House passed a stopgap spending bill that keeps the government funded through March 23, the bill now moves to the Senate where lawmakers have until Feb. 8 to avoid a government shutdown.
February 7, 2018

House Passes a Defense Budget with a CR

Yesterday, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing focused on cybersecurity and how small businesses can protect themselves.
January 31, 2018

Hearing on Small Biz Cybersecurity

The government shutdown ended Monday night, yet lawmakers have just three weeks to the next spending bill deadline.
January 24, 2018

Government Shutdown Ends

Yesterday, the House passed legislation to eliminate $1.1 billion in import tariffs on items deemed to not pose a competitive threat to U.S. producers during the next three years.
January 17, 2018

House OK’s Bill to Reduce Import Tariffs

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.
January 17, 2018

Strengthening 7(a) Loan Program

Last week, the Department of Labor published a proposed rule that would broaden Association Health Plans and enable small businesses to band together to purchase health insurance.
January 10, 2018

Association Health Plans Proposed Rule

Proposed legislation could require millions of small businesses to comply with new complex and ambiguous “beneficial ownership” reporting requirements.
January 10, 2018

Bill to Increase Small Biz Reporting

Last week, NSBA sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship urging them to approve David Christian Tryon as Chief Counsel of the SBA Office of Advocacy.
January 10, 2018

NSBA Urges Confirmation of Advocacy Nominee

On Dec. 22, President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), lowering taxes on corporations, individuals and modernizing U.S. international tax rules.
January 4, 2018

New Tax Law in-effect for 2018

With the House and Senate approving the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) this week, President Trump is poised to sign into law the most sweeping tax reform bill in decades.
December 20, 2017

President Set to Sign Tax Bill

Last week, the NLRB overruled their 2015 Browning-Ferris decision, resulting in no longer holding liable a business with indirect control over another company's employee decisions.
December 20, 2017

NLRB Overturns Joint Employer Rule

NSBA is supporting the final tax reform bill which addresses some key priorities for America’s small-business owners, despite ongoing concerns with overall tax simplification, true parity among small and large businesses, and the growing U.S. debt.
December 17, 2017

NSBA Supports Tax Bill, Urges Further Steps

Yesterday, Republicans struck a deal on a sweeping tax reform overhaul, including steep corporate and individual rate cuts, and hope to have legislation to the president's desk by next week.
December 14, 2017

Republicans Reach a Deal on Tax Reform

The FCC voted today to repeal net neutrality rules, enabling internet providers to slow down or block access altogether to certain sites, something NSBA has opposed.
December 14, 2017

FCC Votes to Repeal Net Neutrality

Tax bill conferees have recently been named and will begin working on compromise language between the House and Senate passed versions of the bill with a goal of completion by Dec. 22.
December 13, 2017

Conferees Named for Tax Bill

NSBA is urging its members to contact their lawmakers and urge them to stop the FCC from voting to repeal the net neutrality rules.
December 8, 2017

NSBA Opposes Net Neutrality Repeal

On Dec. 2, the Senate voted to approve its tax reform legislation which now goes to conference committee to reconcile it with the House bill passed Nov. 16.
December 6, 2017

Senate Passes Tax Reform Bill

House and Senate GOP leaders are working all angles to approve a short-term spending bill in order to avoid a partial government shutdown before the Dec. 8 deadline.
December 6, 2017

Vote on Spending Bill Delayed

With just a few days before a planned floor vote, Senate Republicans are working to make changes to their tax reform proposal in the hopes of trying to sway at least a half-dozen Senate holdouts.
November 29, 2017

Ongoing Changes to Senate Tax Bill

Government Shutdown Looming
November 29, 2017

Government Shutdown Looming

Net Neutrality Targeted for Repeal
November 29, 2017

Net Neutrality Targeted for Repeal

Lawmakers Move on Tax Reform
November 22, 2017

Lawmakers Move on Tax Reform

House and Senate Tax Plans Differ
November 16, 2017

House and Senate Tax Plans Differ

Chairman’s Mark Unveiled to Senate Tax Reform Proposal
November 16, 2017

Chairman’s Mark Unveiled to Senate Tax Reform Proposal

House Passes Micro Investment Bill
November 16, 2017

House Passes Micro Investment Bill

NSBA provides a detailed analysis on the recently-released Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (H.R. 1) which would have significant impacts on numerous sectors of the economy.
November 8, 2017

Tax Reform Bill Details Released

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.
November 8, 2017

McCracken to Talk Alt Lending 

House leadership announced plans to unveil long-awaited tax reform legislation this week with a committee mark-up scheduled to begin on Nov. 6.
November 1, 2017

Tax Reform Bill Expected Soon

The Trump Administration is expected to challenge U.S. District Court ruling on the Obama overtime rule with the goal of preserving the authority of the Labor Secretary to shape overtime standards.
November 1, 2017

Overtime Rule Going Back to Court

The CBO recently released their cost estimate for the Alexander-Murray health care bill, projecting it would reduce the deficit by $3.8 billion by 2027, but would not significantly change the number of insured.
November 1, 2017

CBO Scores Alexander-Murray Bill

Last week, the Senate narrowly passed their FY2018 budget which clears a path forward for tax reform votes on a filibuster-proof basis.
October 25, 2017

Tax Reform Efforts Move Along

Last week, a group of 24 bipartisan senators led by Sens. Alexander and Murray released short-term legislation to stabilize the individual health insurance market.
October 25, 2017

Sens. Alexander and Murray Reach ACA Deal

Recently, the EPA published a proposed rule to repeal the Clean Power Plan which now awaits a 60-day comment period and expected litigation.
October 25, 2017

EPA Withdraws Clean Power Plan

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.
October 25, 2017

House Committee Talks Lending, Contracting

The new Tax Framework proposes a 25 percent tax on pass-through business income, but would likely limit the lower tax rate to only a portion of pass-through income.
October 18, 2017

Pass-Through Tax Rates

NSBA recently applauded the tax reform framework's efforts to ease complexity, but urged parity among corporate and individual tax rates--where the majority of small-business income is taxed.
October 18, 2017

NSBA Weighs-in on Tax Framework

NSBA is urging caution as policymakers move forward on President Trump's EO, including AHPs which could move further out of reach for many small businesses.
October 18, 2017

AHPs Need a Closer Look

Talk is continuing to grow that President Trump may pull the U.S. out of NAFTA as the fourth round of talks finish in Washington, DC this week.
October 18, 2017

NAFTA Renegotiations Update

Treasury has announced plans to withdraw or revise eight regulations promulgated in late 2016 including one that would have nixed
October 11, 2017

Treasury Withdraws Valuations Rule

Today, the House is scheduled to vote on legislation that would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to consider small businesses throughout the development of cyber-security guidelines.
October 11, 2017

Small Business Cyberattack Protection Bills

President Trump is expected to sign an Executive Order this week that would roll back some ACA requirements and include language expanding Association Health Plans.
October 11, 2017

Trump Health Care Executive Order

Later this week, the House is set to vote on a 2018 budget resolution, the first step to advance tax reform by a simple majority and avoid a Democratic filibuster.
October 4, 2017

Tax Reform Update

SBTC—the hi-tech arm of NSBA—recently sent a letter urging lawmakers to oppose legislation that would divert money away from the Small Business Technology Transfer program.
October 4, 2017

Bill Would Divert Small Biz R&D Funds

Big Six Unveil Tax Reform Framework
September 27, 2017

Big Six Unveil Tax Reform Framework

Senate leadership pulled Republican’s last-ditch effort to overhaul Obamacare from floor consideration given it's almost certain defeat.
September 27, 2017

GOP Health Care Bill Pulled

September 27, 2017

New Cyber Insurance and Data Breach Prevention Tools Available to NSBA Members

Since returning from summer recess, Congressional leaders and the Trump Administration have been focused on tax reform with the so-called
September 20, 2017

Progress Continues on Tax Reform Plan

Republican leadership has renewed its focus on legislation to repeal the ACA with a Sept. 30 deadline looming.
September 20, 2017

ACA Repeal Back on Table

After the late-July collapse in the Senate of efforts to repeal-and-replace the Affordable Care Act, NSBA continues urging lawmakers to consider how the proposals would impact America’s job creators.
September 13, 2017

NSBA Weighs-in on Health Reform

DOL recently proposed a six-month delay to the implementation date of Jan. 1, 2018 for portions of the Fiduciary Rule, signaling potentially significant changes to the rule.
September 13, 2017

Parts of Fiduciary Rule Delayed

Recently, OMB informed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that it is initiating a review and immediate stay of their pay data collection rules.
September 13, 2017

OMB Suspends Pay Data Rules

Tax Reform, Debt Top Fall Agenda  
September 6, 2017

Tax Reform, Debt Top Fall Agenda  

Webinar: Outrank Your Competition on Google
September 6, 2017

Webinar: Outrank Your Competition on Google

NSBA Leadership Activates During August Recess
August 30, 2017

NSBA Leadership Activates During August Recess

DOL Requests Information Regarding Overtime Exemptions
August 2, 2017

DOL Requests Information Regarding Overtime Exemptions

Comments Due on Rule to Redefine WOTUS
August 2, 2017

Comments Due on Rule to Redefine WOTUS

Earlier today, NSBA Leadership Council member Robert Luft of SureFire Innovations testified before the House Small Business Committee on cybersecurity insurance.
July 26, 2017

NSBA Testifies on Cybersecurity

On Monday the House passed three bipartisan House Small Business Committee Member bills to increase access to capital and improve small-business lending.
July 26, 2017

House OK’s Biz Finance Bills

NSBA recently sent a detailed letter urging the Senate Finance Committee to embrace bipartisan, revenue neutral tax reform that eases complexity, broadens the base and lowers rates.
July 26, 2017

NSBA Tax Priorities Sent to Senate

Yesterday, the Senate voted to begin debate on ACA repeal legislation, setting up a series of votes expected in the coming days, yet the final outcome remains uncertain.
July 26, 2017

ACA Repeal Advances in the Senate

Recently, legislation was introduced--the STRONGER Patents Act of 2017--which offers a balanced solution to stop the practice of fraudulent and abusive patent lawsuits.
July 18, 2017

STRONGER Patents Act of 2017 Introduced

Following the Senate leadership's two-week delay of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, Senate Majority Leader McConnell intends to bring up a repeal-only bill despite unclear support.
July 18, 2017

Senate Moves to ACA Repeal Only

Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he will delay the Senate recess by two weeks to work on health care, the debt limit, NDAA and nominations. 
July 12, 2017

Health, Debt Delays Senate Recess

The SBA’s Office of the National Ombudsman is seeking nominations for small business representatives on the Small Business Regulatory Fairness Board.
July 12, 2017

SBA Seeks RegFair Board Nominations

On Monday, the Senate confirmed 54-41 Neomi Rao as Administrator of Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), commonly called “regulations czar”.
July 12, 2017

Senate Confirms OIRA Chief

This week, two House committees will hold hearings on two key issues that could greatly impact small business and entrepreneurship: the joint-employer rule and broad tax reform. ritical importance to America's small businesses. On Wednesday, July 12, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce will discuss the expanded definition of joint employer under federal labor laws and how it could hamper entrepreneurship. Then on Thursday, the Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee will discuss how tax reform could ease small-business ownership.
July 12, 2017

Hearings on Small Biz Tax & Regs

Yesterday, the Senate GOP leadership delayed the vote on their health care bill amidst resistance from some Republicans to even begin debate.
June 28, 2017

Senate Delays ACA Repeal Vote

Tax Reform Update & New NSBA Policy
June 28, 2017

Tax Reform Update & New NSBA Policy

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.
June 19, 2017

NSBA Honors Small Biz Owners

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.
June 15, 2017

Look-Ahead to NSBA Lobbying Days

House Approves Financial CHOICE Act
June 15, 2017

House Approves Financial CHOICE Act

Lawmakers are working to find a passable solution to the U.S.’s rapid ascent to the current debt ceiling, which could arrive as early as August.
June 7, 2017

Debt Ceiling Fast Approaching

Tax reform discussions are ongoing in both the House and the Senate, however how best to approach a reform bill, and when, differs between House and Senate tax-writers and leadership.
June 7, 2017

Tax Reform Update

Earlier this week, NSBA sent a detailed letter to the Senate Finance Committee outlining the key priorities for small business when it comes to health care reform.
May 24, 2017

NSBA Weighs-in on Senate Health Bill

The Trump administration has officially unveiled its budget which includes a five-percent decrease in SBA's overall budget, in-line with the previous budget outline released in March.
May 24, 2017

2018 Budget Released by Trump Administration

House Small Business Committee Chair Steve Chabot recently urged the GAO  to review SBA’s State Trade and Export Promotion grant program.
May 24, 2017

Chabot Urges Review of SBA Export Grants

Tomorrow, the House Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing on tax reform policies that aim to generate economic growth.
May 17, 2017

House Tax Reform Hearing Scheduled

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has scheduled votes on a number of NSBA-supported bills to ease regulatory complexity today.
May 17, 2017

Vote on Reg Reform Bills Planned

The Senate has begun work on legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, with the Senate Finance Committee seeking input by May 23.
May 17, 2017

Senate Begins Work on ACA Repeal

Last week, the House narrowly passed a controversial bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, however the measure faces an uncertain future in the closely divided Senate.
May 10, 2017

House Passes Health Care Repeal Bill

Last week, the House passed an overtime bill that would give employees who work extra hours the choice between taking time off or being paid time-and-a-half when they work more than 40 hours in a week.
May 10, 2017

House Passes The Working Families Flexibility Act

Last week, the House Small Business and Science, Space, and Technology Committees held a joint hearing on the SBIR and STTR programs to discuss ways to improve the two highly-successful small-business innovation programs.
May 10, 2017

House Talks Small Biz Innovation

The House could vote soon on a measure to repeal the Affordable Care Act, however Republicans still appear divided and no vote has been scheduled.
May 3, 2017

Health Care Vote Remains Uncertain

Leaders of two House GOP caucuses are working to craft an amendment to the looming spending bill that would make significant changes to the Affordable Care Act.
April 27, 2017

AHCA Amendment May Help Replace ACA

Yesterday, the Trump Administration released an outline on tax reform and simplification which would cut corporate and pass-through business taxes.
April 27, 2017

Trump Unveils Tax Reform Outline

On March 29, bipartisan legislation was introduced which would provide a consistent set of resources for small businesses to best protect their digital assets from cybersecurity threats.
April 6, 2017

Bill to Help Small Biz Cybersecurity

Today, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing to explore the implementation and effectiveness of the Paperwork Reduction Act.
March 29, 2017

House Hearing on Paperwork Reduction

Late last week, Republican leadership was forced to cancel the House vote on the American Health Care Act due to a failure to garner enough Republican support.
March 29, 2017

Republicans Pull Health Care Bill

The failure of Congress to move forward on health care legislation makes broad tax reform more difficult, but not impossible, according to GOP leadership.
March 29, 2017

Tax Reform Update

President Donald Trump this week signed an Executive Order (EO) directing the EPA to review the Clean Power Plan, a first step in rolling back the Obama-era climate rules.
March 29, 2017

Trump Signs EO on Clean Power Plan

The House is scheduled to vote today on the American Health Care Act which would repeal the Affordable Care Act and faces an unsure path forward in both chambers.
March 23, 2017

Health Care Repeal Vote Scheduled

FY18 Budget Blueprint: SBA Funding Decreased
March 23, 2017

FY18 Budget Blueprint: SBA Funding Decreased

NSBA and SBEA have partnered with NASBITE International on this year’s World Trade Day and National Small Business Exporter Summit, to be held later this month.
March 23, 2017

Upcoming Events for Small Exporters

The CBO has released numbers for the Republican health care bill showing a reduction to the federal deficit of $337 billion and an increase of 24 million uninsured over ten years.
March 15, 2017

CBO Scores Health Care Bill

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) recently introduced NSBA-supported legislation to require regulators to analyze the full impact of proposed rules on small business.
March 15, 2017

Regulatory Reform Bills Introduced

Last week, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing on cybersecurity and how issues surrounding data and financial security impact small business.
March 15, 2017

House Committee Talks Cybersecurity

NSBA and SBEA have partnered with NASBITE International on this year’s World Trade Day and National Small Business Exporter Summit, to be held later this month in Spokane, Wash..
March 8, 2017

Upcoming Events for Small Exporters

Recently, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross signaled support for Ex-Im Bank—or a similar mechanism—to help bolster U.S. exports.
March 8, 2017

Update on Ex-Im Bank

House Republican leaders are working to bring a bill to “repeal and replace” Obamacare to the floor soon, yet the outcome remains unclear in both chambers.
March 2, 2017

Path on Health Care Reform Still Unclear

This week, House lawmakers will vote on three bills overhauling various components of the regulatory process by seeking to change the way agencies review and repeal old rules.
March 2, 2017

House Moves on Three Reg Reform Bills

Policymakers continue to discuss tax reform, with House Republicans touting their Blueprint and President Trump calling for broad tax reform in his recent address to Congress.
March 2, 2017

Tax Reform Update

On Tuesday, President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress outlining his priorities and what he sees as major challenges ahead, but didn’t provide much in the way of details.
March 2, 2017

Trump’s Congressional Address Light on Details

If you missed NSBA's analysis call on President Donald Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress, listen to the podcast today.
March 1, 2017

NSBA Analysis on Trump Address

Earlier today, NSBA Past Chair Tim Reynolds, President of Tribute, Inc. in Hudson, Ohio, testified before the House Small Business Committee on tax reform.
February 15, 2017

NSBA’s Tim Reynolds Testifies on Tax Burden

Join NSBA, the Insured Retirement Institute and NSBA corporate partner AXA Equitable for a webinar to discuss the state of retirement preparedness.
February 14, 2017

NSBA Webinar: State of Retirement

Read NSBA's analysis on the border-adjustment tax debate whereby companies would no longer be required to pay income taxes on income from exports, only goods that are sold in the U.S.
February 8, 2017

Border Adjustment Tax Debate

Last week, President Trump signed a directive ordering the DOL to halt implementation of the Fiduciary Rule concerning investment advisors, which is set to take effect on April 10, 2017.
February 8, 2017

Trump Directive on Fiduciary Rule

Last week, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at easing Dodd-Frank regulations by establishing “Core Principles” of financial regulation.
February 8, 2017

Trump Signs Dodd-Frank EO

Legislation has been introduced in both the Senate and House to abolish the federal estate tax.
February 1, 2017

Estate Tax Repeal Bills Introduced

President Donald Trump began his presidency with a series of executive orders and memorandums taking aim at the Affordable Care Act, trade deals and federal workers, among others.
January 25, 2017

Trump Signs Executive Orders

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.
January 24, 2017

NSBA Urges Confirmation of SBA Nominee McMahon

NSBA’s new corporate partner Deluxe Corporation is offering two webinars on managing lists and social media to NSBA members at no charge.
January 23, 2017

Free Webinars for NSBA Members

Both the Senate and House have approved a budget resolution that would set up a special parliamentary process intended to fast-track subsequent legislation repealing major components of the Affordable Care Act.
January 17, 2017

Congress Advances ACA Repeal

On Jan. 4, the Senate began work on repealing the Affordable Care Act as part of the budget reconciliation process, yet the next steps continue to change on a daily basis.
January 11, 2017

Congress Starts on ACA Repeal

January 11, 2017

House Passes Midnight Rules Bill

On Jan. 5, the House passed the REINS Act, which requires Congressional approval of any major regulations with an estimated annual economic impact of $100 million or more.
January 11, 2017

House Passes REINS Act

This week on The Road Ahead: Small Business in the 21st Century, we bring you a conversation with Tom Secor on how regulations are negatively impacting small-business growth and innovation.
January 11, 2017

NSBA Podcast: Regs & Small Biz Growth

Yesterday, the House passed legislation introduced by Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) which would improve capital access for small businesses.
January 11, 2017

House OKs Small Biz Investment Bill

On the first day of the new session of Congress, House Small Business Committee Chair Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) introduced NSBA-supported regulatory reform legislation.
January 11, 2017

Reg Reform Bill Introduced

On Jan. 4, Ex-Im Bank released its FY 2016 Annual Report highlighting its support of more than $8 billion in U.S. exports and an estimated 52,000 U.S. jobs.
January 10, 2017

Ex-Im Bank 2016 Annual Report

NSBA recently sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team detailing the organization’s key small-business platforms.
December 22, 2016

NSBA Reaches out to Trump Transition Team

On Dec. 9, the federal government narrowly avoided a shut-down thanks to a last-minute Senate vote in favor of a continuing resolution (CR) to further fund federal operations until April 28, 2017.
December 14, 2016

Lawmakers Pass CR Spending Bill

NSBA partner AXA is offering members exclusive retirement solutions—the time is NOW to take advantage of their expertise.
December 14, 2016

Best Timing for Setting up a 401(k)

NSBA's podcast, The Road Ahead: Small Business in the 21st Century, focuses this week on how small businesses can grow their business by expanding internationally.
December 14, 2016

NSBA Podcast: Expand Internationally

Last week, Congress passed legislation that would allow small employers to offer HRAs whether or not they offer an ACA-compliant health plan.
December 14, 2016

Congress Approves HRA Bill

Last week, the Senate approved the NDAA by a broad majority which includes SBIR reauthorization and now awaits President Barack Obama's signature.
December 14, 2016

Congress OK’s NDAA, SBIR Reauth

December 7, 2016

Congress Prepares to Vote on CR

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.
December 7, 2016

SBIR Reauth Bill Poised for Full Passage

Judge Issues Delay for Overtime Rule
November 23, 2016

Judge Issues Delay for Overtime Rule

NSBA partners, UPS Capital and Kabbage, are offering alternative financing to provide critical working capital for small businesses.
November 22, 2016

Access Capital Faster

As the Trump transition team ramps up to fill Cabinet positions and staff the administration, they continue to refine their priorities for the first 100 days.
November 17, 2016

Congress, Administration Eye First 100 Days

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.
November 17, 2016

Lame-Duck: Spending CR Close

Legislation in the Senate is gaining traction that would fix some of the worst parts of the new DOL overtime rule and phase-in the rule over five years.
November 17, 2016

Support Grows for Bill to Fix Overtime Rule

Recently, two lawsuits--one from a coalition of 21 states, and another from a group of businesses--were filed claiming heavy financial burdens of the DOL's overtime rule.
October 20, 2016

Lawsuits on Overtime Rule Filed

Treasury has issued proposed regulations that would make significant changes to the estate tax and make it harder for family-owned businesses to transition to the next generation.
October 16, 2016

Proposed Estate Tax Rule

NSBA recently sat down with senior advisors from the Clinton and Trump campaigns to talk about small business. Download the podcasts today to hear both candid discussions and see where each stands on the issues you care about.
October 14, 2016

NSBA Talks to Clinton, Trump Campaigns

To recognize National Retirement Security Week, NSBA partner AXA is offering NSBA members a host of complimentary retirement resources.
October 12, 2016

Consider Your Retirement Savings Goals

On Monday, Oct. 17 at 11:00 a.m. EDT, the DOL and SBA will host a webinar for small businesses on the final overtime rule.
October 11, 2016

DOL, SBA Webinar on Overtime Rules 

The EEOC recently announced that beginning in March 2018, it will collect summary employee pay data from certain employers to help improve investigations of possible pay discrimination.
October 5, 2016

EEOC Will Collect Summary Pay Data in 2018

Last week, the House passed a bill to delay full compliance with the DOL’s new overtime rule by six months, however President Obama has already issued a veto threat.
October 5, 2016

House Passes Overtime Delay

The Consumer Federation of America has provided NSBA with a guest column which includes a checklist on how to deal with a data breach in your business.
October 4, 2016

Dealing with Data Breaches

DOL is expected to release a final rule this week requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to provide their workers with at least seven days’ paid sick leave per year.
September 28, 2016

DOL Sick Leave Final Rule Expected

Tomorrow, the House will vote on a bill to delay by six months the DOL’s overtime rule, which would more than double the current threshold below which employees must be paid overtime.
September 28, 2016

House to Vote on Overtime Rule

NSBA President Todd McCracken joined Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker for a discussion on the importance of TPP and its potential impact on global trade for small businesses.
September 28, 2016

NSBA’s McCracken Speaks on Trade

On Sept. 27, the EEOC released a new online resource center designed to help small-business owners comply with the laws enforced by EEOC.
September 28, 2016

EEOC Releases New Online Resource Center

On Sept. 21, the House will consider legislation (H.R. 5064) to allow Small Business Development Centers to assist small businesses with their cyber-security.
September 21, 2016

House Considers Cybersecurity Bill

Senate negotiators have been busy trying to finalize a deal to fund the government through Dec. 9, however a scheduled vote for this week was bumped to next week.
September 21, 2016

Vote Delayed on Funding the Government

Recently, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump released a recalibrated tax plan with still unclear language regarding pass-through entities.
September 21, 2016

Trump’s Tax Plan Unclear for Pass-Throughs

NSBA partner AXA has complied a thorough checklist to help you ensure you're saving appropriately for your retirement.
September 21, 2016

Save for the Future… Your Retirement Checklist

Congress Returns to Long To-Do List
September 14, 2016

Congress Returns to Long To-Do List

NSBA has released its 2016 Mid-Year Economic Report which shows a small-business community with ongoing concerns over the overall economy, but growth planned for the coming year.
September 6, 2016

New Survey: Small Business Has Mixed Economic Outlook

On Aug. 23, Sec. Hillary Clinton unveiled a small-business proposal aimed at job creation and strengthening small-business growth.
August 25, 2016

Clinton Unveils Small Business Plan

Recently, House GOP leadership released their health care blueprint which would repeal Obamacare and replace it with a series of reforms aimed at cost containment and portability.
June 29, 2016

House Republicans Healthcare Blueprint

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) recently unveiled a comprehensive tax reform blueprint as part of his “Better Way” agenda which is likely to be taken up in 2017.
June 29, 2016

House Republicans Unveil Tax Reform Blueprint

NSBA is urging small businesses to support Senate and House Republicans' efforts to shut down the new DOL rule to double the minimum salary threshold on mandatory overtime pay.
June 29, 2016

Stop Dramatic Changes to Overtime Regs

Recently, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing to examine the DOL's controversial overtime rule, which doubles the salary threshold under which employees qualify for overtime.
June 15, 2016

Lawmakers Debate Overtime Rule

Next week, the SBA Office of Advocacy will host a regulatory symposium to commemorate its 40th anniversary as a key regulatory watchdog within the federal government.
June 15, 2016

Office of Advocacy Turns 40

Despite its four-year renewal, the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. is still facing some issues, namely the absence of the required three-board-member quorum to approve insurance, loans or guarantees above $10 million.
June 15, 2016

Ex-Im Bank: Board Quorum Needed

The U.S. International Trade Commission released a new report on the Trans-Pacific Partnership which estimates it will make a major boost to U.S. annual real income.
May 25, 2016

New Report on Benefits of TPP

The House Committee on Rules is laying the groundwork to reconcile its energy bill with the Senate's version, both of which targed the U.S. energy infrastructure and its vulnerabilities.
May 25, 2016

House Moves Forward on Energy Reform

The White House recently released its Spring 2016 Unified Regulatory Agenda, outlining expected regulatory actions through 2016, including the so-called “blacklisting” rules for federal procurement.
May 25, 2016

“Blacklisting” Rule to be Finalized in August

Last week, the DOL issued its final overtime rule, nearly doubling the minimum salary threshold to $47,476 per year, extending overtime to more than four million workers.
May 25, 2016

Next Steps: Final Overtime Rule

The administration is set to announce their final overtime rule which will nearly double to $47,500 the threshold below which salaried employees qualify for overtime.
May 18, 2016

Final Overtime Rule Published

On April 27, Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fl.) introduced the NSBA-supported, Main Street Fairness Act to ensure that small businesses do not pay a higher tax rate than large corporations.
May 18, 2016

House Bill Eases Small Biz Tax Burden

On May 16, the EEOC released final rules to clarify how the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimation Act (GINA) apply to employer wellness programs.
May 18, 2016

EEOC Rules on Workplace Wellness

Improvements to crowdfunding options for small firms have been center stage recently, including new SEC regulations, a report from the SBA Office of Advocacy and the introduction of new legislation.
May 18, 2016

JOBS Act Crowdfunding Goes Into Effect

NSBA and SBEA, in partnership with Livingston International, today released the 2016 Small Business Exporting Survey which found less growth in exporting.
May 4, 2016

NSBA Releases Small-Business Exporting Survey

Yesterday, NSBA sent a letter urging Senate opposition to the VENUE Act, which is based off of portions of the NSBA-opposed Innovation Act (H.R. 9).
May 4, 2016

NSBA Opposes Patent Bill

Recently, Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation to further protect small-business owners’ credit cards from unfair and deceptive practices of credit card companies.
May 4, 2016

Bill to Protect Small Biz Credit Cards

AXA, an NSBA corporate partner, offers advice for small-business owners on the steps that can lead to a secure retirement for owners, families and employees.
May 4, 2016

AXA: Meeting Small Biz Needs

Last week, President Obama signed the NSBA-supported Defend Trade Secrets Act which was a major victory for small businesses that rely heavily on trade secrets.
May 2, 2016

President Signs Trade Secrets Bill

Recently, Commerce released a report highlighting the benefits U.S. companies can expect when exporting to the 11 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries.
May 1, 2016

Commerce Report Illustrates Benefits of TPP

Earlier this week, NSBA registered suppport for a permanent reauthorization bill for the SBIR/STTR programs, introduced by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) David Vitter (R-La.).
April 27, 2016

NSBA Supports SBIR/STTR Bill

The Senate recently approved the Energy Policy Modernization Act which avoids controversial energy topics like climate change but does address many bipartisan energy priorities.
April 27, 2016

Senate Passes Energy Reform Bill

The IRS announced it will withdraw proposed regulations relating to nondiscrimination requirements in retirement plans which would have made it much harder for small businesses to keep or form new retirement plans. NSBA Past Chairman Gary Kushner played an instrumental role in scoring this major win for small businesses retirement plans and the employees who benefit from them.
April 27, 2016

IRS Withdraws Proposed Regs

This week, the Senate is expected to approve the FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill which includes funding for the controversial Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule.
April 27, 2016

Senate Considers WOTUS, EPA Funding

April 20, 2016

NSBA Testifies on Cybersecurity

Last week, Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), joined by David Vitter (R-La.) and Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.). introduced legislation to permanently reauthorize the SBIR and STTR programs.
April 20, 2016

SBIR Reauth Introduced in Senate

Today, the House Judiciary Committee approved the NSBA-supported Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 which would create a federal right of action for trade secrets misappropriation.
April 20, 2016

House Committee OKs Trade Secrets Bill

Tomorrow, a House Financial Services Subcommittee will hold a hearing on several bills which will impact the small-business community and potentially increase access to capital.
April 13, 2016

Hearing on Small Biz Finance Bills   

Last week, the DOL issued a final rule covering
April 13, 2016

DoL’s Final Fiduciary Rule Released

Yesterday, NSBA Board Member Michael Canty, testified before a Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on the regulatory burden facing small firms, specifically those coming from the EPA.
April 13, 2016

NSBA Testifies on EPA Regulations

On Monday, the Senate approved the NSBA-supported Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 which creates a federal right of action for trade secret holders.
April 6, 2016

Senate Passes Trade Secrets Bill          

OMB recently published its annual cybersecurity report which showed that, between Oct. 1, 2014 and Sep. 30, 2015, government agencies reported 77,000 cybersecurity incidents.
April 6, 2016

OMB Releases Cybersecurity Report

The White House Council of Economic Advisors recently released a report on patent litigation which summarizes a number of developments and trends in the U.S. patent environment.
April 6, 2016

Patent Litigation Report Released

DOL has released its final silica rule which would reduce the permissible exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica but exempts certain construction companies.
April 6, 2016

Final Silica Rule Released

From tax advantages to making your money grow, NSBA partner AXA explains why saving for retirement now can help you in the long run.
March 30, 2016

Retirement Savings – Start Today

NSBA recently submitted comments to the EEOC on their proposal to collect pay data from employers with more than 100 employees to identify possible pay discrimination.
March 30, 2016

NSBA Comments on EEOC Pay Data Collection Proposal

NSBA recently submitted comments to the SEC regarding changes to the definition of “accredited investor,” urging for easier investment in small business securities offerings.
March 30, 2016

NSBA Comments on Accredited Investor

Last week, the DOL issued the long-awaited final persuader rule that will require public disclosure of any consultants that employers hire to assist in union organizing.
March 30, 2016

DOL Publishes Final Persuader Rule

Last week, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) introduced legislation which would greatly simplify the process for small businesses making some securities offerings.
March 30, 2016

Micro Investment Bill Introduced

NSBA submitted a letter to the DOL regarding their interpretation on joint employment which could broaden business liability to employees of other firms.
March 30, 2016

NSBA Letter on Joint Employer Rule

NSBA today is announcing its partnership with a new coalition dedicated to promoting small-business access to capital, specifically through non-traditional avenues.
March 29, 2016

NSBA Joins Forces with Non-Traditional Small-Business Lending Coalition

NSBA recently signed onto a coalition letter to Senate leadership urging a vote on House-passed legislation to fully repeal the Estate Tax.
March 23, 2016

NSBA Urges the Senate to Vote on Estate Tax

The House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access recently held a hearing showing that the small business health tax credit has failed to truly help small firms.
March 23, 2016

Small Biz Health Tax Credit Flails

Last week, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) introduced legislation designed to protect small businesses from regulatory sanctions by providing a grace period.
March 23, 2016

Small Business Reg Reform Bill Introduced

NSBA would like to thank the House Committee on Small Business for their stewardship of legislation to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
March 22, 2016

House Moves on Pro-Small-Business Innovation Legislation

Yesterday, the DOL sent their major overtime rule to the Office of Management and Budget for final approval, expediting the timeline by when a final rule is expected.
March 16, 2016

Overtime Rule Sent to OMB

The House Financial Services Committee approved two bills which would make investing in small businesses easier and more attractive for potential investors.
March 16, 2016

Two Small Biz Finance Bills OKd

Recently, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee approved legislation to limit proposed regulations just before a sitting president leaves office.
March 16, 2016

Committee OKs Regulatory Reform Bill

A Senate energy bill continues to be mired in the amendments process, first over aid efforts for Flint, Michigan, and now with a hold on language concerning off-shore drilling.
March 16, 2016

Amendments Stall Energy Bill

the International Trade Administration has updated their FTA Tariff Tool, a free, online tool to help businesses to calculate the tariff benefits on their exports to FTA-partner countries.
March 16, 2016

Updated FTA Tariff Tool

NLRB’s Ambush Elections Latest Statistics
March 11, 2016

NLRB’s Ambush Elections Latest Statistics

Today, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing on the highly-successful SBIR and STTR programs and their pending reauthorization.
March 2, 2016

House Talks Innovation Programs

This week, the Senate will resume consideration of an energy bill which will increase energy efficiency requirements, simplify investments in infrastructure and increase security in the nation’s power grid.
March 2, 2016

Energy Bill Poised for Floor Vote

This week, NSBA registered support of the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 and urged Senate leadership to bring the bill to the Senate floor for immediate consideration.
March 2, 2016

NSBA Supports Trade Secrets Bill

On Feb. 24, the DOL issued a proposed rule, with a meager 30-day comment period, that requires federal contractors to provide at least seven paid sick days per year.
March 2, 2016

DOL Requires Paid Sick Leave for Fed. Contractors

On Feb. 25, the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee will hold a hearing entitled examining the state of the U.S. patent system since passage of the America Invents Act.
February 23, 2016

Senate Committee Discusses Patent Reform

House Ways and Means Committee leadership plans to focus on international tax reform as their first priority with the goal of introducing legislation by July 15.
February 23, 2016

Focus on International Tax Reform

Last week, President Obama appointed Tom Donilon to lead the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity, tasked with recommending ways cybersecurity.
February 23, 2016

President Obama Makes Cybersecurity Appointment

Last week, the Senate passed landmark legislation that will strengthen trade enforcement and enhance efficiency for legitimate trade and travel.
February 17, 2016

Customs Bill Passes Congress