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Small Business Majority submits statement for the record emphasizing the need to prioritize childcare investments to support small businesses and their employees

On January 15, Small Business Majority submitted a statement for the record in response to a recent hearing hosted by the U.S. House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education that examined innovative solutions to the nation’s childcare crisis.

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Submitted by Connor Coursey on Thu, 01/15/2026 - 07:41

Small Business Majority urges Senate to pass bipartisan three-year extension of ACA enhanced premium tax credits

On January 9, Small Business Majority sent a letter urging the Senate to swiftly pass the bipartisan three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs) that was approved by the House on January 8. Since the EPTCs expired in December, millions of small business owners and employees are facing significantly higher premium costs this year, threatening their ability to maintain health coverage and keep their doors open.

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Submitted by Connor Coursey on Fri, 01/09/2026 - 08:10

Small businesses negatively impacted by reproductive rights restrictions

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Small Business Majority
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Thursday, December 18, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has reshaped access to reproductive healthcare—and small business owners are feeling the effects. Research from Small Business Majority shows that entrepreneurs overwhelmingly view access to reproductive healthcare as critical to workforce participation, economic stability and long-term business success. While some business owners report limited or uncertain impacts so far, more say the decision has harmed their businesses than helped—citing effects on profitability, hiring and workforce stability. Women entrepreneurs, in particular, express deep concern, with many warning that abortion restrictions force women to choose between their careers and reproductive freedom. As access continues to narrow in many states, small business owners are increasingly worried about the long-term economic consequences for their employees, their communities and their bottom lines.

Small Business Majority and partners oppose revision of the CFPB's 2023 Small Business Lending Rule

On December 15, Small Business Majority and partner organizations sent a letter to U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Acting Director Russell Vought in strong opposition to the proposed rule that would revise the Bureau’s 2023 Small Business Lending Rule, which implements Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act. This would significantly undermines previous efforts to increase transparency and expand compliance for lenders in the small business market.

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Submitted by Elena Ellingson-Cosenza on Tue, 12/16/2025 - 10:23

20 stories for 20 years: Looking ahead

Posted: December 16, 2025

Over the course of this year we’ve looked back at two decades of milestones, people and issues that have helped shape Small Business Majority’s work to build a thriving and inclusive economy. But for our final blog in this series, we’re looking ahead as our Founder & CEO, John Arensmeyer, shares his thoughts on where we’re going as an organization and what it will take to get there so that we can continue to help small businesses succeed for another 20 years – and beyond. 

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20 stories for 20 years: Supporting small businesses through our online resource hub Venturize

Posted: December 11, 2025

While every entrepreneur sets out to build a successful business, a lack of reputable resources and guidance can leave even the most experienced small business owner unsure of where to start or how to sustain their growth. That’s why Small Business Majority has worked to equip small business owners with the support they need through our online resource hub, Venturize. Here, business owners can access expert guidance, safe capital and the tools they need to strengthen and scale their small businesses.

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Small Business Majority sends letter calling on Congress to immediately extend the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits ahead of December 31

On December 10, Small Business Majority sent a letter to House and Senate leadership underscoring the urgent need for Congress to pass a clean extension of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs), which are set to expire on December 31. With open enrollment nearing its end, millions of small business owners and entrepreneurs face steep premium hikes next year if lawmakers fail to act in the coming days.

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Submitted by Connor Coursey on Wed, 12/10/2025 - 11:22

Small Business Majority submits SFR on the importance of extending the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits

On December 8, Small Business Majority submitted a statement for the record in advance of a Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations hearing titled “Defining Our Healthcare Problem, and Principles We Should Follow to Solve it.” The statement outlines the critical role the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace and the expansion of the premium tax credits have played in strengthening access to affordable healthcare coverage for small business owners and employees.

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Submitted by Connor Coursey on Tue, 12/09/2025 - 08:37

20 stories for 20 years: Uplifting small business voices through national and state councils

Posted: December 4, 2025

At Small Business Majority, our guiding belief is simple: the strongest policy solutions come directly from the people who run small businesses every day. Entrepreneurs know their challenges better than anyone, and they deserve a meaningful role in shaping the policies that affect their livelihoods. Our national and state-based small business councils are one way we make this possible by giving small business owners a formal platform to guide our mission, influence policy and strengthen small business ecosystems nationwide.

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20 stories for 20 years: Bringing small business owners to the table

Posted: November 24, 2025

For two decades, Small Business Majority has worked to ensure that entrepreneurs don’t just navigate policy decisions—they help shape them. From advocacy fly-ins on Capitol Hill to testimony in state and federal hearings, we’re creating real opportunities for small business owners to share their stories, influence legislation, and make their voices heard where it matters most. Read more about how we’re elevating small business voices.

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