Letters to Congress

January 13, 2022 Dear Members of Congress: As America’s small business owners continue to navigate a host of challenges and work to stabilize their firms and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we believe that Congress must focus on policy solutions that restore their vibrancy and growth. Our national and local economies depend […]

On January 12, SBE Council joined over 90 trade associations calling on Congress to end efforts to pass “Build Back Better” and shift its focus by addressing the pressing issues confronting American families and businesses – rising prices, labor shortages and supply chain disruptions.  The letter reads: Today’s Consumer Price Index report showing inflation rising at […]

On January 5, SBE Council  joined a coalition of small business groups to voice strong opposition to the nomination of David Weil to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). A letter voicing opposition and specific concerns was sent to the Chair of the Senate HELP Committee, […]

Dear Member of the U.S. House: “Build Back Better” (BBB) is a bad deal for American taxpayers, small business owners, and our economy. This massive tax and spending package is irresponsible, as our economy is flailing through record inflation and as our small businesses desire stability through responsible policy. The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council […]

November 4, 2021 Dear Member of the U.S. House: The latest version of “Build Back Better” (BBB) is yet another bad deal for American taxpayers, small business owners, and our economy.  Moreover, it is irresponsible for Members to vote on the massive tax and spending package without a score from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) […]

The Honorable Sherrod Brown Chairman Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Patrick Toomey Ranking Member Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 RE: Support for Nomination of Reta Jo Lewis as President of U.S. Export-Import Bank Dear Chairman Brown and Ranking Member […]

The Honorable Senator Cotton United States Senate Washington, D.C.  20510   Dear Senator Cotton: On behalf of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), I am writing to voice our organization’s strong support for your amendment to the “False Claims Amendments Act of 2021” (S.2428) that appropriately requires a study focusing on the effectiveness […]

Senate Judiciary Committee United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510   Dear Senator: On behalf of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), I am writing to express our organization’s concerns regarding S. 2428, the “False Claims Amendments Act of 2021.”  SBE Council firmly believes in upholding the integrity of federal procurement programs and that taxpayer […]

September 17, 2021   The Honorable Ben Cardin Chair Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship United States Senate   The Honorable Rand Paul Ranking Member Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship United States Senate   Dear Chair Cardin and Ranking Member Paul: On behalf of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), I am […]

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: We, the undersigned organizations, represent the interests of every sector and segment of the business community and together unequivocally oppose H.R. 3, the “Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019.” Promises to pass along government price controls to the employer-sponsored market do not change our fervent […]