Spotlighting Labor Day
On the first Monday in September, we recognize and honor the American labor force. Since the late 1800s, this federal holiday has been celebrated annually. Labor Day typically signifies the end of summer and the beginning of fall. While…
Small Business Accessibility Roundtable – September 14, 2023
The next U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy Roundtable will meet virtually to discuss the following topic, Justice Department’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Proposed Rule for State and Local…
Availability, Affordability, and Assistance: Addressing Barriers to Small Business Broadband…
By Assistant Chief Counsel, Jamie Saloom
Broadband is a critical input for small businesses, and the Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) has consistently supported policies and regulations that reduce barriers to broadband deployment. For…
Advocacy Comments on Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Proposed Rule for Outer Continental…
On June 29, 2023, the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a proposed rule entitled Risk Management and Financial Assurance for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lease and Grant Obligations.
For more,…
August 23, 2023 Testimony: One Size Does Not Fit All: Understanding the Importance of Rightsizing…
On August 23, 2023, Deputy Chief Counsel Major Clark testified before the Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee in a field hearing in Des Moines, Iowa. The hearing topic was “One Size Does Not Fit All: Understanding the…
Small Business Environmental Roundtable – September 13, 2023
The next U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy Environmental Roundtable will meet virtually to discuss the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) proposed “Phase 2” revisions to the National Environmental…
Small Business Labor Safety Roundtable – August 30, 2023
The SBA Office of Advocacy has scheduled a Small Business Labor Safety Roundtable for Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 1 PM - 2:30 PM ET to discuss the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) proposed Lowering Miners’ Exposure to…
Advocacy Submits Comments on the Joint Agencies’ NPRM on Automated Valuation Models
On August 21, 2023, the Office of Advocacy submitted comments on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, National Credit Union Administration, Consumer Financial…
Small Business Facts: Small Businesses in Rural Areas
Small businesses are important to rural counties. They operate 84.8% of establishments and employ 54.3% of workers. However, rural employment by small businesses has grown more slowly than total employment. Between 2012 and 2019, rural…
Advocacy Files Comments on Updates to the Endangered Species Act
On June 22, 2023, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) published three proposed rules titled “Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision of Regulations for Interagency Cooperation,”…