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Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Comments on Deal to Open Federal Government

The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) has issued a statement on the deal with certain Senate Democrats (and one Independent) to open up the federal government. Yesterday, a deal was cut with 7 Democrats and 1 Independent to approve a continuing resolution (CR)… Read More

Capital Ideas: Karen Kerrigan on Trump’s Executive Order on 401(k) Alternative Assets: A Game-Changer for Small Businesses and Innovation

On August 7, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could fundamentally reshape how retirement savings intersect with entrepreneurship and economic growth. The order aims to democratize access to alternative assets within 401(k) plans, opening the door for everyday Americans to invest retirement dollars… Read More

SBE Council Welcomes House Committee Review of European Laws Harming US Firms

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) has issued a statement regarding the House Judiciary Committee hearing addressing European laws that harm US firms. The EU  and UK have enacted multiple laws that solely impact US firms – typically, US big tech. While crafted… Read More

White House Releases AI Action Plan: “The AI race is America’s to win”

Today, the White House unveiled its AI Action Plan, the Administration’s policy to guide the development of artificial intelligence. The Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan, encompasses a 28-page document that aims to pursue a policy of workers gaining from this technology, creating high-paying jobs,… Read More

Small Business Survey: 71% Supported Making 2017 Tax Cuts Permanent

The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law on July 4th, made the Trump tax cuts from 2017 permanent. While opposition leaders have made claims that these tax cuts benefited the wealthy, they really supported the middle segment of society and, most importantly, smaller firms…. Read More

The One Big Beautiful Bill Passes Senate in Tight Vote

The One Big Beautiful Bill (HR 1) , the Trump Administration’s tax and spend legislation, has squeaked by the Senate in a vote of 51 to 50. Three Republicans voted no, compelling Vice President JD Vance to cast the tie-breaking vote. All Democrats voted against… Read More

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council Voices Support for Big Beautiful Bill. Advocates on Behalf of Access to Capital

The “Big, Beautiful Bill,” working its way through Congress, is a tax-and-spend legislation that has supporters and detractors on all sides. Regarding the tax portion, the legislation aims to ensure the previous Trump tax law remains in place, as much of it is scheduled to… Read More

Coalition for Crowdfunding American Jobs and Prosperity Hammers Big Beautiful Bill as Missing the Mark

The Coalition for Crowdfunding American Jobs and Prosperity (CCAJP) has issued a statement slamming the “Big Beautiful Bill,” the tax and budget legislation that was recently approved by the House of Representatives. The CCAJP members include the Crowdfunding Professionals Association (CfPA) as well as industry… Read More

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council Anticipates Pro-Growth Tax Legislation

While there has been chatter that some Republicans may look for tax increases, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) expects a pro-growth tax bill to be signed into law. Earlier this month, the SBE Council joined dozens of other pro-business groups telling Congress… Read More

SBE Council Says Corporate Transparency Act Suspension Big Win for Small Firms, as Treasury Says it Will Not Be Enforced

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) says the suspension of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) mandate is a massive win for smaller firms. The CTA was aggressively pursued during the Biden Adminstration, placing an unrealistic burden on smaller firms. Yesterday, Secretary of… Read More

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) Worries About Trump Administration Continuing Biden’s Merger Guidelines at FTC

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) is concerned about the Trump Administration’s policy of keeping its predecessor merger guidelines. In a public statement, the SBE Council said that “arbitrary and muddy guidelines”  pursued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) harm opportunities for early-stage firms… Read More

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Says Next Four Years Could be Golden Age for Entrepreneurs

The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) says the next four years could be a “Golden Age” for entrepreneurs. While the Biden Administration was not exactly anti-entrepreneur, their policies fell far short of what could have been accomplished, and some policies were actively anti-innovation… Read More

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Comments on Election Outcome: Bad Policy During Biden-Harris Administration Took a Toll on Entrepreneurs

The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) has issued a statement following the election of Donald Trump as the nation’s 47th President. SBE Council is a non-partisan advocacy group that seeks to promote policies that support smaller firms and entrepreneurs. The group frequently comments… Read More

SBE Council Small Business Checkup Survey: Concerns About the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Looming Expiration

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) recently shared an update on smaller firms and their concerns regarding policies that impact these businesses. The SBE Council reports that smaller firms are worried about the looming expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)… Read More

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Warns About Damaging Policies Advocated by the Harris Campaign

Following Vice President Kamala Harris’s proposal to boost the startup deduction if elected President, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) posted its feedback on the policy. Harris has recently highlighted her vision of fostering an economy of opportunity. While details are few, the startup… Read More

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council Comments on State of the Economy, Small Business Environment

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) has commented on the current economic environment pertaining to smaller firms. Following the recent Presidential debate in Atlanta, the SBE Council noted that small businesses received little attention from either President Jo Biden or prior President Donald… Read More

Expanding Access to Capital Act (HR 2799) Goes to a House Floor Vote This Week

The Expanding Access to Capital Act (HR 2799) will go to a floor vote this week. If approved, the legislation will then make its way to the Senate for potential approval. The bill is sponsored by Congressman Patrick McHenry, Chairman of the House Financial Services… Read More

Small Business and Enterpreneurship Council Warns that New Independent Contractor Rule will Destroy Jobs, Undermine Entrepreneurs

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) is warning that there are profound policy threats that would deeply harm US entrepreneurship. Perhaps most pressing is the new rules under the Biden Administration that would conflagrate Independent Contractor status. These new rules go into effect… Read More

SBE Council: New Independent Contractor Rule Puts Entrepreneurs at Risk, Creates Unneeded Uncertainty for Small Businesses

The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) has issued a statement on new rules promulgated by the US Department of Labor (DOL) that may impact startups and entrepreneurs. The DOL has issued its final Independent Contractor rule today, claiming that it “helps employers and… Read More

Staunch Supporter of Crowdfunding, Fintech, Congressman Patrick McHenry Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election

Congressman Patrick McHenry, a Republican from North Carolina and current Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, has announced his intent not to seek re-election to the seat in Congress he has held for 20 years. In a statement posted on the Congressman’s website, he… Read More

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