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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NSBA continues to support productive, commonsense small-business regulatory policies from Washington.

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NSBA urges Congress to advance all efforts that would permanently repeal the Corporate Transparency Act for American Small Business.

NSBA and SBA's Office of Advocacy support the DOL's proposed joint employer rule, arguing that a clear, consistent standard will help small businesses navigate labor compliance with confidence.

NSBA commends Congress for its commitments to ensuring strong small-business support in legislative agenda.

NSBA continues urging Congress, the Department of Labor (DOL), and entire administration to support commonsense regulatory policies best serving of small business, including the latest joint employer rule.

NSBA and our Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) continue urging Congress and the Administration to ensure clarity and certainty for small-business participants pursuing critical technology or research and development under SBIR/STTR programs.

In April, NSBA filed to have SCOTUS take up its case for small business against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) - DOJ now has until later this summer to reply and indicate if they support moving the case forward with SCOTUS or not.

Former Counsel to the SBA Office of Advocacy, original author of critical small-business programs, like SBIR/STTR, and, now, exec director of SBTC, NSBA and our entire council family congraulates Mr. Glover on this honor and achievement.

NSBA and our Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) are privileged to lead the fight for SBIR/STTR permanency.

Watch the SBTC recording of this important webinar helping small businesses navigate the new SBIR/STTR realities at the Pentagon.

NSBA is grateful to work with partners who support small business, including Amazon.

NSBA commends the SBA Office of Advocacy for working to ensure it is fully staffed to better support small business.

NSBA is pleased to the CORCA Act advance with its endorsement, and we continue urging Congress to act to protect small businesses in these increasingly difficult economic times.