June 4, 2026
SCOTUS Decision Upholds Unfair FCC Enforcement Procedures
NFIB is disappointed in today’s decision from the United States Supreme Court concluding that the FCC’s enforcement and forfeiture proceedings do not violate the Seventh Amendment of the Constitution.
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June 4, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Job Openings Decline
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 4, 2026) – NFIB’s May Jobs Report shows little change in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.3 in May after measuring 100.4 in April. This is the third consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading
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June 3, 2026
New NFIB Op-Ed: Protect Small Businesses from Frivolous Lawsuits
New NFIB Op-Ed: Protect Small Businesses from Frivolous Lawsuits
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June 3, 2026
NFIB Releases New Ads Urging Congress to Permanently Repeal Beneficial Ownership Information Mandate
Radio, digital ads in Washington D.C. and key states urge lawmakers to protect small business owners’ privacy, repeal unconstitutional BOI mandate
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June 2, 2026
South Carolina Small Businesses Endorse Rep. Wilson for Re-Election to Congress
COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 2, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Rep. Joe Wilson for re-election to the United States House of Representatives to represent South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District.
“Rep
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May 28, 2026
Supreme Court Reduces Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements
Small businesses are disappointed in today’s decision at the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Flowers Foods, Inc., et al. v. Angelo Brock.
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May 27, 2026
New NFIB Industry-Specific Survey Shows Shift in Small Business Optimism
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2026) – The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. According to the report, the Optimism Index for all four reported industries fell fr
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May 26, 2026
New NFIB Op-Ed: Unleash Small Business Growth in Additional Reconciliation Bill
New package should bolster small business success with crucial tax, regulatory, and healthcare reforms
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May 21, 2026
Small Business Amicus Brief Challenges State Climate Change Lawsuits
NFIB filed an amicus brief in Suncor Energy v. Boulder at SCOTUS concerning whether federal law prevents state-law claims based on greenhouse gas emissions.
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May 19, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose New Interim Final Rule on Credit Card Swipe Fees
NFIB sent a letter opposition to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) interim final rule on swipe fees.
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May 19, 2026
VIDEO: NFIB’s Josh McLeod Discusses Top Small Business Issues on C-SPAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2026) – NFIB Director of Federal Government Relations Josh McLeod joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal on Monday to discuss the current state of the small business economy and the top issues that are impacting Main Street. McLeod explains how the 20% Small Business Deduction
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May 14, 2026
Supreme Court Declines to Protect Shipping Industry
NFIB is discouraged by the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport, which expands the liability of freight brokers.
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May 14, 2026
NFIB Urges U.S. House Committee to Protect Small Businesses from Invasive Federal Heat Standard
NFIB submitted testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections regarding the federal heat standard.
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May 13, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Below Average But Stable
Labor quality was top issue, Employment Index softened
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May 13, 2026
Small Businesses: Suspend Federal Gas Tax
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 13, 2026) – The rising cost of energy has an immense impact on small business owners, according to research conducted earlier this year, and suspending the gas tax would provide immediate relief. In April, an NFIB op-ed in the Washington Examiner urged Congress to act quickly t
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May 12, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Below Average But Stable
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.1 points in April to 95.9, below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the second consecutive month. The Uncertainty Index fell 4 points from March to 88, remaining well above its historical average of 68.
“Inflationary pre
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May 8, 2026
NFIB Urges Congressional Leaders to Include Small Business Priorities in Additional Reconciliation Bill
New package should further unleash small business success with targeted tax, regulatory, and healthcare reforms
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May 7, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: Employment Index Falls Below 2025 Average
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 7, 2026) – NFIB’s April Jobs Report shows softening in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.2 points to 100.4. This is the second consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading is now below the 2025 average of 101.2, but slightly above
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May 6, 2026
Debit Card Processing Fee Cap Challenged in Small Business Lawsuit
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Linney’s Pizza v. Federal Reserve regarding excessive debit card swipe fees for small businesses.
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May 1, 2026
NFIB Supports Legislation to Protect American Small Businesses from $128 Billion Regulatory Burden
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, sent a letter to the U.S. Senate in support of S. 4419. This legislation would protect over 32 million American small businesses from the invasive and unconsti
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April 29, 2026
Small Businesses Support Legislation to Prevent Overreaching Federal Heat Standard
NFIB-led coalition urges Congress to enact the Heat Workforce Standards Act
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April 27, 2026
Small Businesses Urge Administration and Large Companies to Ensure Fair and Efficient Tariff Refund Process
Small Businesses Urge Administration and Large Companies to Ensure Fair and Efficient Tariff Refund Process
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April 27, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose Sweeping Unionization Bill in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 27, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, sent letters to leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, and the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Work
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April 23, 2026
NFIB Supports Legislation to Increase the Small Business Deduction to 23%
The Small Business Tax Cut Act would build on the success of Congress making the Small Business Deduction permanent
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April 22, 2026
Supreme Court Permits Gamesmanship in Small Business Lawsuits
NFIB is disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the case Enbridge v. Nessel, which concerns a defendant’s right to remove a case to federal court.
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April 21, 2026
Washington Post Editorial Board Calls for Repeal of Corporate Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 21, 2026) – In a new Washington Post column, the Editorial Board argues that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional and should be repealed, citing NFIB’s lawsuit. The Editorial Board explains that the CTA has led to significant financial costs and privacy co
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April 20, 2026
New NFIB Op-Ed in Washington Examiner: Small Businesses Need Relief from Rising Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 20, 2026) In a new op-ed published in the Washington Examiner, Louis Bertolotti, NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations, urges Congress to help small business owners with rising fuel costs by suspending the federal fuel tax. He cites NFIB research, which shows how inc
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April 16, 2026
NFIB President Brad Close in Washington Times: Small Business Deduction Is A Big Win For Main Street
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 16, 2026) – In a new op-ed in The Washington Times, NFIB President Brad Close shares how Main Street is benefiting from the 20% Small Business Deduction being made permanent by the White House and Congress. Close describes how the deduction allows Main Street to keep more of
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April 16, 2026
What They Are Saying: Virginia Small Business Owner Uses 20% Small Business Deduction for Employee Raises
VIDEO: NFIB member Tina Miller explains how the permanence of the 20% Small Business Deduction has helped her invest back into her business and community.
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April 15, 2026
What They Are Saying: West Virginia Small Business Owner Describes How 20% Small Business Deduction Improved His Company
VIDEO: NFIB member Michael Ervin explains how the permanence of the 20% Small Business Deduction has helped him invest back into his business and community.
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