IRS to Review Estate Valuation Regulations in Effort to Alleviate Burdens
By Dillon Taylor, Assistant Chief Counsel
On July 7, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2017-38, that announced the agency would be reviewing whether to rescind or modify proposed regulations (REG-163113-02) relating…
Advocacy Comments on Safety Standard Addressing Blade-Contact Injuries on Table Saws
July 26, 2017
On May 12, 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a proposed rule titled: Safety Standard Addressing Blade-Contact Injuries on Table Saws. The proposed rule would require table saw manufacturers to…
Advocacy Submits Comments to Amendments to Fireworks Regulations
July 17, 2017
On February 2, 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a proposed rule titled: Amendments to Fireworks Regulations. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) applauds…
Advocacy Visits Pa. Fireworks Retailer to Learn About Safety Regs and Compliance
By Emily Theroux, Public Affairs Assistant
As the federal watchdog for small businesses, Advocacy makes a priority of visiting small businesses and hearing both their successes and challenges with federal regulatory compliance.
Site Visit: Port Fouchon – A Service Port for Domestic Deep Water Oil and Gas
By Prianka Sharma, Assistant Chief Counsel
On June 9, 2017, Assistant Chief Counsel Prianka Sharma traveled to Port Fourchon, LA to learn about small business’ role in the offshore oil industry. Sharma met with the…
Advocacy Comments on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Request for Information Regarding 2013…
July 10, 2017
The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (Advocacy) submits these comments on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or the Bureau) Request for Information Regarding 2013 Real Estate…
Advocacy Comments on Review of Certain National Monuments Established Since 1996
July 7, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) applauds the United States Department of the Interior’s (DOI) efforts to engage the public on the issue of national monument review, and respectfully…
Advocacy Economist Guest Blogs for Department of Labor
By Rebecca Krafft, Senior Editor
The Office of Advocacy recently published an issue brief by our Regulatory Economist Michael McManus providing a comprehensive look at the status of women-owned businesses in the United States. Beyond…
Welcome New Staff Member to the Office of Interagency Affairs
Zvi Rosen is working as an Assistant Chief Counsel focusing on international intellectual property rights for small businesses.
Rosen is a graduate of Yeshiva University in New York City where he majored in History. He earned his…
Richard Apollo Fuhriman Joins Advocacy as Region 10 Advocate
Seattle attorney Apollo Fuhriman joined Advocacy’s regional team in May. He brings a portfolio to the job that includes public policy experience, legal practice and sports medicine.
Most recently, as part of Microsoft Corporation’s…