Letters to Congress

Dear Member of Congress, The undersigned organizations— representing a diverse group of industries and interests —urge Congress to work with us to protect the health care of the more than 181 million Americans who receive health care coverage through an employer. We are asking members of Congress to cosponsor the bipartisan S. 684, the Middle […]

  Dear Members of Congress: As some states attempt to use “economic nexus” theories to expand their tax base, we, the undersigned organizations, write in support of the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (BATSA), H.R. 3063, introduced by Representative Bobby Scott and Representative Steve Chabot. States are adopting policies that force new tax liability onto […]

The Honorable Lamar Alexander Chairman Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Patty Murray Ranking Member Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Alexander and Ranking Member Murray: We applaud you for seeking a solution to surprise medical billing in your draft legislation, the “Lower Health Care […]

The Honorable Frank Pallone Chairman Energy and Commerce Committee United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C.  20515   The Honorable Greg Walden Ranking Member Energy and Commerce Committee Unites States House of Representatives Washington, D.C.  20515   Dear Chairman Pallone and Ranking Member Walden: Modernizing America’s infrastructure is vital to America’s small business and entrepreneurial […]

PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE OPTIONS FOR AMERICA’S WORKERS AND ENTREPRENEURS Dear Member of the U.S. House: High health care costs and lack of health coverage choices remain a big issue of concern for many Americans.  Thankfully, steps have been taken to improve affordability and choice and to remove some of the costly and unfair provisions […]

TO ENCOURAGE AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS, PLEASE PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE OPTIONS May 15, 2019 Dear Member of the U.S. House of Representatives: The cost of health coverage and the dearth in affordable choices remain top issues of concern for America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) […]

  The Honorable Marco Rubio Chairman U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship Washington, D.C. 20510   The Honorable Benjamin L. Cardin Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship Washington, D.C. 20510   Dear Chairman Rubio and Ranking Member Cardin: On behalf of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), […]

PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE OPTIONS FOR AMERICA’S WORKERS AND ENTREPRENEURS May 8, 2019 Dear Member of the U.S. House: High health care costs and lack of health coverage choices remain a big issue for many Americans.  Thankfully, steps have been taken to improve affordability and choice and to remove some of the costly and unfair […]

Dear Member of the U.S. House of Representatives: The broadband internet is flourishing, and small business owners continue to benefit from a contemporary regulatory structure that has encouraged entrepreneurs and private sector investment to produce innovative tools and services that are bringing us faster service, which has led to more efficient business growth. Much to […]

The Honorable Tim Walberg U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C.  20515   Dear Representative Walberg: On behalf of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) and our nationwide membership of entrepreneurs and small businesses, I am writing to voice our strong support for the “PURPA Modernization Act of 2019” (H.R. 1502). The cost of […]