National Issue Agenda

Policy that impacts small business

A complete resource to understand how NFIB shares the voice of small business on Capitol Hill. Download the guide (1.2 MB, PDF).

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Big Labor Has Plans for Congress
The November elections are quickly approaching, and Washington insiders are already predicting that there will be a major shift toward a pro-labor agenda.

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Meet With Your Lawmakers
As a NFIB member and an advocate of small business interests, establishing a professional ongoing relationship with your lawmakers will help give you the upper hand in any policy debate.

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Tell Congress: Extend H-2B Visa
Contact your members of Congress and urge them to pass H.R. 1843/S.998, the "Save our Seasonal Business Act."
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Healthcare Central

No. 1 issue facing small business

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NFIB in the News

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Recession Fears Spreading
"Recession fears are spreading and the economy is showing definite signs of slowing, even on Main Street," according NFIB Chief Economist William Dunkelberg. The NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism rose 1.9 points in April to 91.5 (1986=100). Half of the gain was due to an improved outlook for business conditions 6 months out, and a quarter was from improved earnings trends. At the same time, rising prices are becoming a matter of serious concern.
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Fortune Small Business

"...rarely has there been a Washington lobby more adept at framing a special-interest agenda in ways that appeal to a huge chunk of the electorate, and then translating that consensus into political power."