Small Business Majority Policy Action Network

Small Business Majority's Policy Action Network brings together more than 100 local, state and national organizations to advocate for federal policy solutions that support the prosperity of small businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide. Through this national collaborative, Small Business Majority works alongside partner organizations to amplify the voices of small business owners and trusted business support organizations to the White House, Capitol Hill and the media to communicate in real time the true impact that federal policy decisions have on Main Street. 

Small Business Majority is also conducting research to understand how federal actions are impacting our nation’s entrepreneurs, and communicating these impacts to the White House, Capitol Hill and the media.

 

Letters, Press Statements and Testimony

Contesting Tariff Refunds Continues Small Business Harms

Press release

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

“The administration’s decision to further contest a court order requiring that tariff refunds be paid promptly will do nothing but cause further uncertainty for Main Street businesses that are already struggling to access refunds to which they are legally entitled. We’ve heard from numerous small businesses that said the process of obtaining a tariff refund is challenging enough, and now it seems that process could become impossible without legal help if a court issues a decision in the administration’s favor.

Small Business Majority leads nearly 100 organizations to endorse the Investing in the American Dream Act

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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On April 28, Small Business Majority led a coalition of nearly 100 local, state and national organizations in a letter to Small Business Committee Ranking Members Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) to endorse the Investing in the American Dream Act. The legislation seeks to overturn SBA guidance issued in February that restricts loan access for businesses without 100% U.S. citizenship ownership. Instead, it would codify previous standards allowing businesses to qualify for 7(a), 504, Microloan, and Surety Bond programs if they are based in the U.S.

Administration Budget Would Gut SBA, Small Business Support Programs

Press release

Friday, April 3, 2026

“The administration’s FY 2027 budget request to Congress includes devastating cuts to critical small business infrastructure. Of most concern is that the budget calls for the U.S. Small Business Administration to receive a 67% reduction in funding from its current level, with particular requests to eliminate SCORE and almost every other program within the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development, leaving only support for veterans business outreach and nothing more.

Small Business Majority leads coalition of 100 state and national organizations demanding SBA rescind exclusionary loan restrictions on immigrant entrepreneurs

Thursday, March 12, 2026
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On March 12, Small Business Majority, alongside more than 100 state and national organizations serving small businesses nationwide, sent a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) opposing the agency’s February 2 policy notice that bars small businesses not 100% owned by U.S. citizens or nationals from accessing SBA-backed loan programs.

SBA Should Not Block Green Card Holders From Accessing Microloans, Surety Bonds

Press release

Monday, March 9, 2026

“The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) guidance that seeks to prohibit non-citizens, including green card holders, from accessing SBA-backed loans through the Surety Bond and Microloan Programs is yet another blow to lawful permanent residents seeking to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams in the United States.

SCOTUS Tariff Decision Opens Door to Much-Needed Relief for Small Businesses

Press release

Friday, February 20, 2026

“America’s small businesses are grateful that the U.S. Supreme Court has placed limitations on a president’s ability to impose tariffs. This decision is critically important because small businesses can do very little to avoid the rapidly rising costs of goods that result from tariffs. In fact, sweeping tariffs have already forced many small firms to make difficult decisions, including limiting or even ceasing operations."

SBA Should Not Block Immigrants From Accessing Small Business Loans

Press release

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

“The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) sudden reversal of guidance that would have allowed small businesses partially owned by immigrants to obtain SBA-backed financing is a decision that will limit the growth of small businesses and jobs throughout the United States.

Congressional Budget Includes Small Business Wins

Press release

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

“The fact that Congress has dedicated more than $1.3 billion in total funding for direct small business support programs and is working to negotiate critically needed reforms to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations are wins for small businesses.

SBA Should Reinstate Small Businesses Suspended From 8(a) Program

Press release

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

“The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) should immediately reinstate the more than 1,000 small businesses it recently suspended from its 8(a) Business Development program. The fact that almost one quarter of the previously qualified 8(a) small businesses were unable to comply with a sudden data request that they had just a few weeks to fulfil during the holiday season is not evidence of fraud or proof that the 8(a) program is not working as it was designed.

Small Business Majority urges Congress to address the ongoing immigration crisis while averting a harmful shutdown for Main Street

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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On January 28, Small Business Majority sent a letter to U.S. Senate leadership urging lawmakers to prioritize efforts to avert a partial shutdown impacting key small business programs ahead of the January 30th deadline while also taking the necessary time to address the immigration enforcement crisis that is hurting small businesses, our economy and our nation as a whole.