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Small Business Majority submits comments on proposed rule to increase SBA monetary-based small business size standards

Friday, September 19, 2025 | National
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On September 19, Small Business Majority submitted comments in opposition to a proposed rule issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to increase the monetary-based size standards which determine which businesses can qualify for federal assistance and contract opportunities. Increasing monetary-based size standards will ultimately allow larger, well-resourced businesses to gain access to federal contract opportunities that may have otherwise been set aside for smaller, under-resourced businesses.  

Small Business Owners Join Press Conference with Sen. Markey on the Small Business RELIEF Act

Thursday, September 18, 2025 | National
Rebecca Melsky, Co-Founder of Princess Awesome

Last week, Small Business Majority network member Rebecca Melsky, Co-Founder of Princess Awesome, joined Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, and Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) at a press conference on the Small Business RELIEF Act.

Small Business Majority requests Governor Newsom's signature on commercial financing bill

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | CA
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On behalf of a broad coalition representing over 500 for-profit financing companies and nonprofit advocates for economic opportunity, as well as thousands of small business owners, Small Business Majority, the Responsible Business Lending Coalition and CAMEO network offered strong support for SB 362 and request that California Governor Newsome sign it into law. This bill will create a fair financial marketplace where good actors compete fairly and small businesses thrive.

Watch: Small Business Leader Shares How ACA Tax Credits Keep Health Care Affordable

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | National
Mindelyn Anderson

This week, National Small Business Council member Mindelyn Anderson joined a press call hosted by the Democratic Women’s Caucus to explain how the credit helps her manage a $1,784.82 monthly premium with a $1,070 credit. Without it, her health insurance costs could rise significantly, creating added financial strain on her business and family. 

Watch the full press call to hear Mindelyn Anderson’s story and insights.

Small Business Majority submits statement for the record addressing challenges posed by recent changes to SBA loan guidelines

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | National
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On September 16, Small Business Majority submitted a statement for the record in response to a U.S. House Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America.” The statement details how recent changes made by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to the guidelines governing their flagship loan programs, which increase the cost of SBA loans and place new restrictions on loan eligibility, have created additional, unnecessary barriers to affordable and responsible capital for small businesses. 

Small Business Leaders Join Press Event on Affordable Health Care

Thursday, September 11, 2025 | National
Andrea Deutsch participated in a press event hosted by Economic Security Project Action and Representative Adam Gray

This week, Small Business Majority network member Andrea Deutsch participated in a press event hosted by Economic Security Project Action and Representative Adam Gray (D-CA) in support of the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025.

The legislation would repeal the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act and make enhanced premium tax credits permanent, strengthening access to affordable coverage for small business owners and their employees.

Small Business Majority sends a letter to Governor Polis to help small businesses survive tariffs

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | CO
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On September 10th, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson sent a letter to Governor Polis, Senate President Coleman and Speaker of the House McCluskie urging them to act in any way they can to invest in small businesses in order to help offset the harm of tariffs. 

Small business owners urge Congress to extend ACA Premium Tax Credits

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | National

On September 10, Small Business Majority hosted a congressional staff briefing highlighting the need to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs), which enable millions of small business owners, self-employed entrepreneurs and employees to access affordable, quality health coverage through the Marketplace each year. The briefing was held in partnership with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (NH) and Ron Wyden (OR), Families USA, the National Women’s Law Center, and Your Health Idaho.

Small Business Majority supports paid family leave for chosen family in California

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | CA
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On September 9, Small Business Majority, along with 100+ business and advocacy organizations, signed on to a California Assembly Floor Alert in support of SB 590 (Durazo), which would allow qualifying workers to use California Paid Family Leave to care for a seriously ill “designated person,” meaning that California workers could use Paid Family Leave to care for a member of their chosen or extended family.

New fact sheet: Small businesses continue to grapple with the impact of tariffs

Friday, September 5, 2025 | National
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As new global tariffs wreak havoc on small businesses, Small Business Majority released a new fact sheet detailing findings from a recent national poll that explores how small businesses are responding to evolving tariff policies. 
 

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