Issues and Advocacy
NSBA gives America’s small businesses a clear, nonpartisan voice in Washington on the federal issues that affect how they start, grow, and compete. Our Issue Briefs, analysis, and member resources help you understand what is at stake and how NSBA is working on your behalf.
Why Economic Development Matters for Small Business
Economic policy decisions in Washington directly affect whether small businesses can get financing, find skilled workers, sell into new markets, and plan for growth. When programs are complicated or underfunded, small firms struggle to compete with larger companies that have more resources.
- Shapes how easily small businesses can access loans, credit, and investment.
- Determines whether trade, exporting, and government contracting are realistic growth paths.
- Impacts the strength of local economies, infrastructure, and workforce pipelines that small firms depend on.
NSBA Priority Issues
At the beginning of each new session of Congress, NSBA members gather to hear from thought leaders on countless issues facing small business, and then discuss, debate and ultimately vote on the organization’s Top 10 Priority Issues for the coming two years.
Explore Issues by Category
NSBA’s policy work spans four major issue areas. Each category page brings together related Issue Briefs, news, and resources so you can dive deeper into what matters most to you.
Economic Development
Explore Economic Development IssuesAccess to capital, trade, workforce, and the conditions that help small businesses grow and hire.
Taxation
Explore Taxation IssuesFederal tax policies that drive or drag on small business investment and growth.
Environment and Regulatory Affairs
Explore Environment and Regulatory Issues
Regulatory and compliance issues that affect how small businesses operate day to day.
Health and Human Resources
Explore Health and Human Resources Issues
Health care, benefits, and workplace policies that shape the small business workforce.
NSBA Makes a Big Impact for Small Business
Nonpartisan, member driven, measurable impact.
14 Million
Jobs saved by the PPP Loan Program and other initiatives NSBA helped shape.
20%
Permanent Qualified Business Income deduction NSBA pushed to secure for small business owners.
535 Districts
NSBA’s Leadership Council represents nearly every Congressional district.
