On November 1, Small Business Majority sent a letter to Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, Chair Murray and Ranking Member Collins urging them to include funding for the childcare industry to any supplemental funding package considered by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 |
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 |
On October 23, Small Business Majority, alongside Main Street Alliance and other small business advocates, filed an amicus brief in Moore v. U.S. urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the Mandatory Repatriation Tax (MRT) previously enacted by Congress. The brief outlines the importance of a stable and predictable federal tax structure to small business growth and competition and how efforts to undo federal tax provisions like the MRT will cause uncertainty for entrepreneurs.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 |
On October 10, Small Business Majority's CEO and Founder John Arensmeyer submitted comments on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s proposed regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The proposal would ensure comprehensive accommodations for employees during pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions because small business owners support measures that will bolster their employees’ health and financial security.
Friday, September 29, 2023 |
On September 29, Small Business Majority and partner organizations across the country submitted a letter to U.S. Senate leadership and the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the Child Care Stabilization Act, legislation that would ensure adequate and continued childcare funding to bolster a quality workforce and be a key factor in entrepreneurial sustainability.
Friday, September 15, 2023 |
Today, John Arensmeyer, Founder and CEO, submitted a comment to the Federal Register on The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) joint 2023 Draft Merger Guidelines. Robust market competition is essential to a thriving small business ecosystem. A level playing field can boost healthy competition between small and large businesses. This promotes more competitive prices and business terms, as small firms are regularly buying from and selling to larger companies.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 |
On August 22, Small Business Majority sent a letter to Senator Tim Scott urging him to co-sponsor the bipartisan Small Business Technological Advancement Act, which would help ensure that America’s small businesses have the cutting-edge digital resources they need to compete domestically and to guarantee they will operate with a global advantage against large competitors.
Monday, August 7, 2023 |
Small Business Majority submitted an amicus brief before the Delaware Supreme Court in response to a case regarding forfeiture-for-competition clauses (FFCs), which are similar to non-compete agreements. The brief explains how these types of agreements create barriers to entrepreneurship and make it harder for small employers to attract the best talent.
Thursday, June 15, 2023 |
On June 15, Small Business Majority and nearly 40 organizations in the small business ecosystem sent a letter to policymakers urging them to support the Small Business Lending Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide small businesses with transparent lending terms that protects them from hidden fees and undisclosed APR rates.
Thursday, June 8, 2023 |
Today, Small Business Majority submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for their request for information to better understand franchise agreements. The comments explore several areas in which franchise agreements could be more equitable for small business franchisees.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 |
Today, CEO and Founder John Arensmeyer, submitted a letter to Senate leadership urging them to confirm Dilawar Syed as SBA Deputy Administration immediately. Syed has a long and distinguished business-oriented career that underscores his commitment to the success of our nations small businesses.