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Jan 6, 2026
NFIB to Congress: Advance Small Business Priorities in 2026

NFIB outlines legislative priorities for the remainder of the 119th Congress

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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 16, 2026
NFIB Iowa State Director Reacts to March’s Dip in Small Business Optimism Index
NFIB Iowa State Director Logan Shine reacts to March’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decrease in Optimism Index
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April 15, 2026
TAX DAY: Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Iowa
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in Iowa
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Iowa
April 9, 2026
ICYMI: NFIB and ITR Host Iowa Tax Luncheon
Small business owners united to discuss small business priorities in Iowa with special guest Governor Kim Reynolds
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March 30, 2026
Iowa Legislative Update
A few highlights from the Iowa Legislative Session
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April 15, 2026
Small Business Optimism Index Falls Below Average
The March Small Business Economic Trends report sees a three-point decline in small business optimism. Following suit, the Employment Index also fell two points.
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April 14, 2026
Small Business Pushes Back on OSHA Heat Standard
NFIB released an Issue Brief and a podcast episode detailing the proposed OSHA Heat Standard, which would create additional compliance burdens and red tape for small businesses.
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April 14, 2026
Webinar Covers U.S. Supreme Court Tariff Decision and Impact on Small Business
NFIB’s monthly webinar features legal experts who explore what the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on tariffs means for small businesses and how your business may be eligible for money back.
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April 14, 2026
Small Business Demands Legislation to Fight Growing Swipe Fees
A recent opinion article covers swipe fees, the Credit Card Competition Act, and its importance to lower costs for small businesses.
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April 29, 2026
Tariff Update for Small Business Owners and Importers
The U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff decision has led to significant changes for small businesses that rely on imported goods.
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April 17, 2026
What “No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime” Means for Your Business
On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was signed into law, and of most significance for NFIB members, it made the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
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April 7, 2026
Online Dispute Resolution: Practical Steps for Resolving Business Disputes
Business disputes can arise for many reasons and may involve anyone, including customers, clients, vendors, partners, and service providers.
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March 24, 2026
Navigating Economic Injury Disaster Loans and U.S. Treasury Collection Efforts
For countless small business owners, the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) offered critical support during an unprecedented period.
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Election News

April 29, 2026
NFIB Alabama PAC Endorses 78 Candidates for State Legisature
Our members support the candidates who support small businesses.
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April 14, 2026
Vote Yes on Constitutional Amendment 4
It’s time to reduce or eliminate Louisiana’s onerous inventory tax.
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April 13, 2026
Referendum Seeks to Restore Two Big Federal Tax Deductions
Petitioners seeking to collect 100,000 signatures by mid-May
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April 13, 2026
Oregon Small Business PAC Endorses 16 House Incumbents
Lawmakers have stood up for Main Street enterprises time and time again
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