On February 21, Small Business Majority submitted a Statement for the Record in response to a recent U.S. House Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Driving Economic Growth: SBA Lending Programs and the Vital Role of Community Banks.” The statement emphasizes the need to protect Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act to enhance transparency in small business lending, expand access to small-dollar loans, and support the ongoing implementation of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
Policy Statements
Browse the full list of our regulatory comments and legislative testimony below, or filter by state or national to view our federal and state-based policy work.
Friday, February 21, 2025 |
Thursday, February 20, 2025 |
Small Business Majority has created a comprehensive state policy agenda to ensure entrepreneurship is at the center of a thriving and inclusive economy in New York. It’s critical that state lawmakers enact short- and long-term policies to support and empower entrepreneurs by guaranteeing their access to capital, an infrastructure that can support their ability to offer quality jobs, and their ability to compete on a level-playing field. To achieve these goals, policymakers should consider the following policy proposals.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 |
On February 19, Kristen Worthington, owner of Worthington Farms, testified in support of House Bill 11 which would establish a state-run paid family and medical leave program in New Mexico.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 |
On February 19, Tracy DuCharme, owner of Color Me Mine in Colorado Springs, testified in support of House Bill 11 which would establish a paid family and medical leave program in New Mexico. She shared the positive impact of Colorado's paid family and medical leave program on both her employees and her business.
Friday, February 14, 2025 |
On February 14th, Small Business Majority submitted comments in support of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) proposed rule to encourage faster payments to small business subcontractors and streamline the reporting process for prime contracts. Our comments emphasize the need to hold prime contractors accountable for timely payments to small business subcontractors and to enhance transparency in the federal procurement system, ensuring better access to federal contract opportunities for small businesses.
Thursday, February 13, 2025 |
On February 13, Small Business Majority Public Director Awesta Sarkash submitted written testimony to the Virginia House Subcomittee on Health Professions on SB 826. This legislation would provide much-needed clarity and fairness in Virginia’s occupational licensing laws by ensuring that entrepreneurs with prior convictions are not unfairly denied a license to work in their chosen profession.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 |
On February 11, New York Director Lindsey Vigoda submitted testimony in support of the Fair Pricing Act, which would provide needed relief to thousands of New York small business owners and employees and save up to $1.5billion annually in healthcare spending in the state.
Monday, February 10, 2025 |
Small Business Majority has created a comprehensive state policy agenda to ensure entrepreneurship is recognized as the lifeforce of a thriving and inclusive economy in California. The state’s 4.2 million small businesses comprise 99.9% of all businesses in the state, and they employ 7 million residents–nearly half of all California employees.
Monday, February 10, 2025 |
Small Business Majority has created recommendations to capture our policy priorities that would help to ensure a thriving and inclusive economy in Pennsylvania. The state is comprised of more than 1.1 million small businesses employing 2.5 million people. This is why it’s critical that state lawmakers enact policies and programs to support and empower these entrepreneurs, guaranteeing they have access to critical resources and incentives to start and grow their business.
Monday, February 10, 2025 |
On February 10, Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash sent a letter to the North Carolina House Committee on the Judiciary in support of HB 45. This legsilation would give North Carolinians a fair chance and help expand the state’s skilled workforce by making it easier for entrepreneurs and jobseekers to obtain occupational licenses.
