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NSBA NEWS | Senate Committee Advances Keith Sonderling’s Nomination for Secretary of Labor
Sonderling’s advancement to the full Senate positions the Department of Labor to continue pursuing a more flexible, employer-focused regulatory agenda, an approach aligned with NSBA’s longstanding support for clear, practical rules to reduce unnecessary compliance burdens on small businesses.
Jul 31
NEWS | NSBA Supports the 21st Century Entrepreneurship Act on Behalf of Small Business
Rep. Sharice Davids' (D-KS-03) bipartisan 21st Century Entrepreneurship Act recognizes that inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs through education and mentorship is critical to the long-term strength of America's small-business economy.
Jul 29
NEWS | President Trump Nominates Keith Sonderling to Serve as Secretary of Labor
Sonderling’s nomination could signal continued efforts by the Administration to reshape federal labor policy with a greater emphasis on regulatory flexibility and reducing compliance burdens for employers, potentially carrying significant implications for small businesses.
Jul 29
NSBA PRESS | New Tariffs Could Have Negative Impact on Small Business
NSBA is advising the administration that expanding tariffs are increasing costs, fueling economic uncertainty, and disproportionately burdening small businesses, while urging policymakers to exempt small businesses from unilaterally imposed tariffs.
Jul 29
NEWS | NSBA, Small Business Owners Invited to Join SBA Office of Advocacy Labor Safety Roundtable
Through opportunities like the SBA Office of Advocacy's Labor Safety Roundtable, NSBA continues encouraging policymakers to hear directly from small businesses whose day-to-day operations are most affected by federal workplace safety regulations.
Jul 15
NEWS | NSBA Urges OMB to Protect Small Businesses from Political Uncertainty in Federal Grants, SBIR/STTR
NSBA's comments underscore a fundamental principle of federal policymaking: accountability should not come at the expense of predictability for the small businesses that depend on stable federal partnerships, as exemplified with recent developments related to the SBIR/STTR programs.
Jul 15
NEWS | Pentagon Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements for Small Business Defense Contractors
Small businesses pursuing Department of Defense contracts received welcome news this week as the Pentagon announced it is suspending implementation of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II, which had been scheduled to take effect on November 10, 2026, with the pause providing temporary relief for thousands of small firms preparing for more rigorous cybersecurity certification requirements while the Department reevaluates the program.
Jul 14
NEWS | Small Business Regulatory Update from NSBA
NSBA continues to support productive, commonsense small-business regulatory policies from Washington.
Jul 8
NEWS | NSBA Board of Trustee Applications Now Open for Small Business Leaders, Class of 2027
Apply today to become a leader of smarter small-business policy with the nation's oldest small-business advocate: NSBA.
Jul 7
Don’t be Fooled by the Range: Not all Scores are Created Equal
When consumers check their credit score online, it’s easy to assume a score is simply “your credit score.” But the reality is more complicated. Not all credit scores are the same, and not all scores are used by lenders when making important financial decisions. Here’s why understanding the difference matters — especially if you’re planning to apply for a mortgage, small business loan, or credit card. For the small businesses and self-employed folks we work with and represe
Jul 1
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