NSBA News
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NEWS | Pentagon Seeking Small Business Feedback on CMMC
NSBA is privileged to support the Department of War (Department of Defense (DoD)) in its efforts of surveying small business on recent changes to the CMMC.
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NEWS | H-1B and Relevant Updates for Small Business
Big changes are coming for small business with H1-B applications and processes - get up to date with NSBA.
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NEWS | Government Shutdown Continues to Harm Small Business Progress Across the Country
Shutdowns harm small business - NSBA continues to urge Congress to choose compromise and common sense and end the stalemate standoff over funding the government.
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PRESS | Lawmakers Must Restore SBIR/STTR Programs for Small Business
Shutdowns harm small business - Congress must act to fully reopen the government and support the nation's most important economic community.
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NEWS | NSBA, SBTC Urge Senate to Restore Lapsed SBIR/STTR Programs for Small Business
NSBA and SBTC are continuing to urge the Senate to act on H.R. 5100 to restore funding for SBIR/STTR funds - critical research and technology programs driving innovation across the small-business community.
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PRESS | Government Shutdown is Disservice to Small Business
Shutdowns harm small business - Congress must act to fully reopen the government and support the nation's most important economic community.
Partners
NSBA PARTNER - IHG Business Edge | Managing Travel Risk for Small Business
Tips and tools for managing small-business travel risks from NSBA's partner IHG Business Edge
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PRESS | NSBA Urges Congress to Avert Government Shutdown, Support Small Business
Government shutdowns harm small business - Congress must act to protect NSBA's members and contributors to the nation's most important economic community.
Regulatory Rundown
REGULATORY RUNDOWN | Sept. 15 - 29
The one-stop-small-business-shop for updates on regulatory policies and rule changes in Washington - subscribe to NSBA's Regulatory Rundown.
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NEWS | What Small Business Should Know on the Latest Federal Government Contracting Updates
Shifting rules and regulations can be costly to small businesses - check out the latest, and stay ahead of big changes with NSBA's Regulatory Rundown.
Action Alerts
ACTION ALERT | NSBA Urges Small Business to Fight for SBIR, STTR Programs
Small-business owners, including NSBA members, are developing critical technologies with SBIR/STTR funds - urge Congress to extend these crucial programs.
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NEWS | NSBA Advocates for Small Business Owners Amidst Changing H-1B Requirements
NSBA members and small-business owners must not unfairly bear the brunt of worker policy shifts and remain at the forefront of conversation as new H-1B policies and requirement take continue to take shape.
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NEWS | NSBA Urges Congress to Choose Compromise, Small Business to Avoid Shutdown
Shutdowns harm small business - plain and simple. Congress must act to keep the government funded and prioritize support for the nation's most important economic community.
Partners
NSBA PARTNER - Software Advice | 2025 Software Trends for Small Businesses: Key Insights from Capterra’s Tech Trend Survey
NSBA is privileged to partner with Software Advice as a supporter of small business and their evolving software and digital needs.
Regulatory Rundown
REGULATORY RUNDOWN | Aug. 19 - Sept. 15
The one-stop-small-business-shop for updates on regulatory policies and rule changes in Washington - subscribe to NSBA's Regulatory Rundown.
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NEWS | House Passes 1-Year Extension for SBIR/STTR, NSBA Priority Issue for Small Business
SBIR/STTR are critical programs to small business, and NSBA continues to support permanency for these important causes.
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NEWS | NSBA-Supported Senate Bill Seeks Tariff Refunds for Small Business
A new NSBA-endorsed Senate bill is aiming to give small businesses breathing room from the impacts of recent tariff changes.
Partners
NSBA PARTNER - IHG Business Edge | How To Balance Work and Personal Life Through Travel Management
Tips and tools for balanced travel, personal, and small-business work life from NSBA's partner IHG Business Edge
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WP25 WINS | Small Business Owners Rally in D.C. for Washington Presentation - America’s Small Business Fly-In
Thank you to all of the Advocates for making this week's fly-in a tremendous success - we look forward to furthering the impacts from Washington Presentation for the nation's most important economic community. Check out the highlights and big wins for Small Business.
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NEWS | Fall Legislative Preview: Small Business is Coming to Town
LEGISLATIVE PRVIEW: Congress is back from its summer break, and NSBA comes to town next week to urge continued work on small-business Priority Issues as part of its annual fly-in.
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PRESS | NSBA Announces Finalists for 2025 Advocate of the Year Award
NSBA congratulates the 2025 Advocate of the Year Award finalists and looks forward to celebrating the winner at next week's Washington Presentation.
Regulatory Rundown
REGULATORY RUNDOWN | Aug. 04-18
Solve Small-Business regulatory headaches with one actionable resource - subscribe to NSBA's Regulatory Rundown.
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NSBA PARTNER - IHG Business Edge | How To Balance Work and Personal Life Through Travel Management
Tips and tools for balanced travel, personal, and small-business work life from NSBA's partner IHG Business Edge
Partners
NSBA PARTNER - Software Advice | The High Cost of Regretful Software Purchases for Small Businesses
NSBA is privileged to partner with Software Advice as a supporter of small business and their evolving software and digital needs.
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NEWS | NSBA Hosts Members, Small-Business Owners for Issue Committee Discussions
NSBA members are at the core of our small-business mission, and Issue Committees are just one way we organize our advocacy into tangible, impactful action for the nation's most important economic community.
Hill Outreach
NEWS | NSBA Submits Comments to DoD on Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Innovation Focused for Small Business
NSBA is privileged to lead work with the Administration, including the Dept. of Defense (DoD), to ensure small business shapes discussions driving the modernization of acquisitions and innovation across the defense industrial complex.
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NEWS | Visa, SBA Join NSBA in Conversation on Small Business Priority Issue Access to Capital
Watch the recording of this discussion on small-business access to capital - an NSBA Priority Issue.
Partners
NSBA PARTNER | Unlocking Ransomware Resilience with ESET's Strategic Approach
Ransomware attacks are more targeted, more evasive, and more damaging than ever.
Regulatory Rundown
REGULATORY RUNDOWN | July 21 - Aug. 04
Your direct connect to Congress and insider look at Washington - subscribe to NSBA's Regulatory Rundown to be early on the latest Small-Business policy updates from D.C.
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PRESS | NSBA Commends Senate Confirmation of Dr. Casey Mulligan as Chief Counsel for SBA Office of Advocacy
NSBA applauds the Senate for its confirmation Dr. Casey Mulligan to support Small Business as Chief Counsel for Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (SBA).
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NEWS | Congress Continues Support for Small Business, SBIR/STTR Program Reauthorizations and Grants
SBIR/STTR program reauthorizations and grants continue to remain critical to NSBA members and the small-business community for its place in developing crucial technology serving of American households.
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NEWS | NSBA Board of Trustees Applications Open Through Aug. 29*
Now through Aug. 29*, please submit applications and nominate leaders to serve the small-business community as part of NSBA's Board of Trustees.
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PRESS | New NSBA Survey - Regulatory Complexity Stymies Job Creation and Small Business Growth
NSBA is privileged to help lead small-business owners through regulatory complexity and reshape policy to improve growth and job creation, and we look forward to driving more with our survey insights.
Partners
NSBA PARTNER | 12 Practical Tips to Save on Small Business Travel from IHG Business Edge
Practical travel tips and ways to save for small business from NSBA partner IHG Business Edge.
Regulatory Rundown
REGULATORY RUNDOWN | July 07 - 21
Your direct connect to Congress and insider look at Washington - subscribe to NSBA's Regulatory Rundown to be early on the latest Small-Business policy updates from D.C.
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NEWS | NSBA SBTC Chair Publishes SBIR STTR Small Business Op-Ed in National Defense
NSBA is privileged to work with its Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) to ensure SBIR and STTR funds, as well as seats at the table for America's most important economic community.
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NEWS | NSBA Tax and Policy Wins, Action from Congress on Priority Issues in HR1
NSBA commends Congress for its work to ensure important tax and policy wins among our top Priority Issues in HR1.
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NEWS | Congress Acts on NSBA, SBTC Priorities, Passes Permanent Sec. 174 R&D Tax Fix
NSBA and SBTC continue leading tax and common sense small-business policies, recently securing action on Sec. 174 and R&D deductions from Congress and the White House.
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NEWS | NSBA, SBTC Letter to DOE Regarding 15% Indirect Rate Cap Policy
NSBA's Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) is leading common sense, small-business energy policy, including indirect rate caps.
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NEWS | NSBA Applauds Senate Confirmation of William Briggs to serve Small Business as Deputy Administrator of SBA
NSBA commends the Senate for confirming William Briggs to support Small Business as Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA).
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NEWS | NSBA Supports Enactment of One Big, Beautiful Bill Act for Small Business Tax Terms, Policy
NSBA commends Congress on their work to prioritize Small Business in tax terms passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Regulatory Rundown
REGULATORY RUNDOWN | June 23 - July 07
Your direct connect to Congress and insider look at Washington - subscribe to NSBA's Regulatory Rundown to be early on the latest Small-Business policy updates from D.C.
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MIDYEAR REPORT | NSBA, Small Business Wins Continue Supporting America's Most Important Economic Community
Action and Wins for Small Business highlighted in NSBA's 2025 midyear report.
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NEWS | HR1 Advances Through Senate with Action for NSBA, Small Business Tax Priority Issues
NSBA applauds the Senate for passing HR1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes action for NSBA’s top Priority Issues: permanency for the small-business tax rate and cut in the form of the 199A Qualified Business Income deduction.
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NEWS | NSBA Supports AI Moratorium, Fights for Small-Business in Reconciliation Bill
NSBA continues working with Congress and leaders in Washington to ensure Small Business is protected as technologies continue to shape and shift regulatory requirements and realities.
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NEWS | NSBA Joins Main Street in Support of HR1 for Small-Business Tax Provisions, NSBA Priority Issues
One Big, Beautiful coalition of support from Main Street on HR 1, including critical tax provisions and NSBA Priority Issues supporting Small Business.
Partners
NSBA PARTNER | How to Outsmart Today’s Phishing Attacks with ESET Digital Security
Think you can spot a phishing email? You might be surprised.
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NEWS | NSBA Highlights New Data on AI Adoption, Trends in Small Businesses
NSBA remains dedicated to supporting small business as AI and technology continue to reshape realities for America's most important economic community.
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NEWS | NSBA Speaks on Exemption, Shares Resources on Small Business and Tariffs
Fighting for the nation's most important economic community, NSBA is proud to advocate for effective tariff policies, including exemptions for small business.
Regulatory Rundown
REGULATORY RUNDOWN | May 26 - June 09
Your direct connect to Congress and insider look at Washington - subscribe to NSBA's Regulatory Rundown to be early on the latest Small-Business policy updates from D.C.
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NEWS | SBTC Letter to DOE Regarding 15% Indirect Rate Cap Policy
NSBA and our Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) continue urging the Administration and lawmakers in Washington to prioritize small business opportunities.
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NEWS | NSBA Submits Comments on AI Research and Development Strategic Plan
NSBA continues to keep Small Business at the forefront of AI policy development on research and development strategic plans taking shape in Washington and beyond.
Partners
NSBA Partner | Capital One: How Small Businesses Make Every Dollar Count by Reinvesting Rewards
Small businesses put in the work, often with tighter margins, leaner teams, and fewer resources than their larger counterparts.
Partners
NSBA PARTNER | EXIM Bank: Top 5 Tips for Small-Business Exporters
Are you looking to grow your Small-Business through exports and share your passion with the world?
Regulatory Rundown
REGULATORY RUNDOWN | May 12-26
Your direct connect to Congress and insider look at Washington - subscribe to NSBA's Regulatory Rundown to be early on the latest Small-Business policy updates from D.C.
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NEWS | NSBA Submits Federal Trade Commission Comments Regarding Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers
NSBA continues to advocate for common sense reforms for Small-Business policies and regulatory burdens - Priority Issues for our membership nationwide, including trade and anti-competitive barriers.
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NEWS | New Paper on Role of Multiple Award Winners at DOD SBIR
NSBA and our Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) continue urging Congress to act to permanently enact SBIR/STTR programs supporting small-business innovation and critical research.
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NEWS | House Advances One Big, Beautiful Tax and Spending Reconciliation Bill, NSBA Priority Issues
NSBA supports the House and Members of Congress who continue to prioritize Small-Business Priority Issues, including tax expansions and permanencies advancing in the reconciliation package.
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NEWS | NSBA Supports Advancement of Tax Bill for Small Business
The tax piece of the "one big, beautiful bill" pie is making its way from the Ways and Means to the Budget committee for final assembly and passage in the pending reconciliation package.
Regulatory Rundown
REGULATORY RUNDOWN | April 28-May 12
Your direct connect to Congress and insider look at Washington - subscribe to NSBA's Regulatory Rundown to be early on the latest Small-Business policy updates from D.C.
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NEWS | NSBA Sends Letter to Congress Urging Small-Business Priorities in Tax Bill
One, big, beautiful bill - NSBA urges Congress to remember common sense Small-Business polices as priorities headed into the reconciliation debates for the latest draft of the tax bill on the docket.
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NEWS | NSBA Leads Coalition Letter to Congress on OSHA Heat Standards
NSBA continues to advocate for common sense rulemaking that is not overly broad or duplicative, supporting safe choices for Small Business, including with OSHA heat standards.
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NEWS | NSBA Celebrates SBA Win for Leadership Council Member Christine Hopkins
Owner of ASCI Services, based in Anchorage, NSBA's Leadership Council Member Christine Hopkins is SBA's Small Business Owner of the Year for Alaska.
Press
PRESS | NSBA Economic Survey Data Highlights Small Business Uncertainty
No clarity or confidence in economic outlook for Small-Business owners according to insights from NSBA's latest Economic Survey.
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NEWS | Department of Labor (DOL) Issues Guidance on Employee, Independent Contractor Status
Employee or independent contractor alike - subscribe to NSBA's Regulatory Rundown for real-time updates and exclusive analysis from NSBA, including updates from the Department of Labor (DOL).
Partners
NSBA PARTNER - Capital One | How One Small Business Used Credit Card Rewards to Grow their Company
Small-Business stories from big rewards with NSBA's Corporate Partner, Capital One.
Partners
NSBA PARTNER - ESET | Keep your Small Business One Step Ahead of Cybersecurity Fatigue in 2025
Crucial insights from NSBA Partner ESET on strong cybersecurity practices to protect your Small Business.
Regulatory Rundown
REGULATORY RUNDOWN | April 14-28
Keep your Small Business ahead of the game - subscribe to Rundown with NSBA's latest Regulatory updates from Washington.
Partners
NSBA PARTNER - Pryor Learning | Why HR Compliance Is the Next Big Challenge for Small Businesses
From evolving labor laws to expanding workplace protections, human resources compliance is growing more complex each year—especially for small-business owners who may not have dedicated HR teams.
Regulatory Rundown
REGULATORY RUNDOWN | March 31-April 14
Keep your Small Business ahead of the game - subscribe to Rundown with NSBA's latest Regulatory updates from Washington.
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NEWS | NSBA Stands By the Small Business Administration
A few words from NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken on support for the Small Business Administration and the services it provides.
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NEWS | FUNDING WATCH LIVE from Washington
Stuck between gridlock and a hard place, funding feuds and disputed budget priorities are percolating in Washington.
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PRESS | NSBA Data Sheds Light on Tariffs and Small Business Impacts
On the subject of tariffs, a whole host of factors stand to disproportionately harm Small Business when there is economic unrest.
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NEWS | NSBA Submits Comments to House Data Privacy Working Group
For impacts on the economy as the nation's largest contributors, Small Business must receive the dat privacy protections it deserves.
SBEA
NEWS | NSBA Closely Monitoring Trump Tariff Announcements
NSBA continues to monitor tariff announcements from the White House, urging leaders from Washington to prioritize Small Business.
Regulatory Rundown
REGULATORY RUNDOWN | March 17-31
Keep your Small Business ahead of the game - subscribe to Rundown with NSBA's latest Regulatory updates from Washington.
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NEWS | NSBA Sends Letter of Support to Treasury, FinCEN for CTA Rule Update
A significant step toward the ultimate goal of fully repealing the CTA, NSBA applauds Treasury and FinCEN for their updates to the rule.
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NEWS | Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Defanged After Burdening Small Business
Recent changes to authorities of the Corporate Transparency Act are big victories, but NSBA continues its fight for Small Business.
Regulatory Rundown
REGULATORY RUNDOWN | March 03-17
Keep your Small Business ahead of the game - subscribe to Rundown with NSBA's latest Regulatory updates from Washington.
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NEWS | NSBA Submits Comments on Development of AI Action Plan
NSBA urges the White House and leaders in Washington to prioritize support for Small Business when it comes to working AI action plans.
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NEWS | NSBA Submits Comments to FAR Council on Addressing Controlled Unclassified Information
NSBA urges the Federal Aquisition Regulation (FAR) Council to remember America's most important economic community - Small Business.
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NEWS | NSBA Sends AI Letter to Trump Administration
NSBA is proud to work with D.C. leaders to ensure Small Business is prioritized in considerations for innovation-oriented AI policies.
SBEA
NEWS | NSBA Submits Comments to USTR on Unfair Practices, Harm in Trade Agreements
NSBA urges the USTR to focus on solutions for unfair, harmful trade agreement practices through work with economic stakeholders - especially
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NEWS | NSBA Endorses Nomination of William Briggs to serve as Deputy Administrator of SBA
NSBA urges the Senate to advance and confirm William Briggs nomination to support Small Business as Deputy Administrator of the SBA.
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NEWS | Congress Continues Work to Avoid Shutdown
Shutdowns harm Small Business. NSBA commends Congress' working commitments to keep the government funded and open.
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NEWS | NSBA Endorses SBA Office of Advocacy Chief Counsel Cabinet Nominee Casey Mulligan
NSBA urges the Senate to advance and confirm Dr. Mulligan's cabinet nomination to support and advocacy for Small Business.
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NEWS | SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Hearing in Senate
NSBA applauds the Senate for holding this important hearing on SBIR/STTR reauthorization for Small Business.
Press
PRESS | Small Business Reacts to Joint Session Address
NSBA looks forward to continuing its efforts to drive member-elected Priority Issues through pragmatic action in D.C.
Regulatory Rundown
REGULATORY RUNDOWN | March 04
Keep your Small Business ahead of the game - subscribe to Rundown with NSBA's latest Regulatory updates from Washington.
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PRESS | Treasury Announces Broad CTA Roll-Back
NSBA applauds Treasury and FinCEN for choosing common sense to respond to Small-Business concerns over the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
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PRESS | FinCEN Freezes Penalties on CTA Enforcement
NSBA applauds FinCEN for pausing these penalties and continues urging Congress to act to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
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NEWS | NSBA Tracks Progress of Small-Business Bills in Congress
NSBA urges Congress to continue prioritizing Small Business matters this session.
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NEWS | SBTC Chair Testifies Before Congress on SBIR/STTR
SBTC Executive Director Jere Glover testifies before House on SBIR/STTR.
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NEWS | House Agrees to Working Approach for Critical Tax Extenders
Extension of critical tax provisions serving of the Small-Business community is an NSBA Priority Issue for the 119th Congress.
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PRESS | NSBA 2024 Survey on Taxation and Small Business
NSBA Survey data shows complexity and uncertainty in the tax code are big problems for Small-Business owners.
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NEWS | NSBA Endorses Labor Secretary Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer
NSBA urges the Senate to advance and confirm Chavez-DeRemer's nomination to support Small Business and labor policies.
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NEWS | Senate Confirms Loeffler to SBA
A fully staffed Small Business Administration (SBA) is a nonnegotiable for NSBA's members and America's most important economic community.
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PRESS | New CTA Ruling: BOI Reporting is Back on
Continued changes in Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) status for beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements is a Small-Bu
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NEWS | NSBA Urges Congress, Bipartisan AI Task Force to Prioritize Small Business
Comprehensive AI policy comes down to common sense, and that includes prioritizing Small Business realities in crafting an effective rules,