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

Small Business Majority network members attend fly-in in Washington

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

On October 21 and 22, Small Business Majority hosted 20 small business owners for an advocacy opportunity in Washington, D.C. The fly-in brought small business owners from our network to Capitol Hill to discuss key issues facing entrepreneurs today, including protecting affordable healthcare, extending the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits and advancing tariff relief.

Firing of CDFI Fund Staff Will do Serious Harm to Small Businesses

Press release

Saturday, October 11, 2025

“Laying off the entire staff of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund at the U.S. Department of the Treasury is a devastating – if not fatal – blow to a critical apparatus that supports small businesses. This move is particularly baffling given that there is no evidence to suggest eliminating the CDFI Fund will offer any benefit to America’s small businesses or to our economy as a whole.

Delaying CFPB Rule Weakens Fair Lending Protection for Small Businesses

Press release

Thursday, October 2, 2025

“The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) decision to delay implementation of the Section 1071 rule harms small business lending markets. With less data available to show which businesses receive financing and which do not, policymakers cannot address any gaps or shortfalls in the small business lending ecosystem.

Speedy Resolution to Government Shutdown is the Best Outcome for Small Businesses

Press release

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

“Historically, government shutdowns harm small businesses. Most notably, shutdowns cause small business owners to lose access to lending, technical assistance and other critical support services. For small businesses that work directly with the federal government as contractors, it means they do not get paid for the duration of the shutdown. These are all serious problems that can do irreparable harm to small firms. 

Pharmaceutical Tariffs Won’t Cure Ailing Small Businesses

Press release

Friday, September 26, 2025

“The new pharmaceutical tariff announced yesterday is not the Rx needed to reduce the high cost of healthcare for small businesses. After payroll, health insurance is the highest expense for most small firms. There’s no doubt that the ever-rising cost of prescription drugs is already a big driver of the skyrocketing costs of healthcare, and very high tariffs on pharmaceuticals will only exacerbate an already bad situation for small businesses.

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

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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
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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. 

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

Friday, September 5, 2025
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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. 
 

Over 200 organizations and small businesses call on Congress to extend the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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On September 2, Small Business Majority, alongside more than 200 partner organizations and small businesses, sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging Congress to take immediate action to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of this year.

The expiration of the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits will devastate the small business community

Monday, March 23, 2026
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Enhanced premium tax credits have helped millions of small business owners afford health coverage—but their expiration could sharply raise costs and put coverage at risk. This fact sheet outlines what’s at stake for entrepreneurs, their employees and the small business economy.