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COVID Emergency Temporary Subsidies

On May 11, 2023, the Biden administration ended the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration. Despite the COVID emergency officially ending over two years ago, the federal government continues emergency programs today, including the enhanced Premium Tax Credits (ePTC). The ePTC’s were enacted in 2021 as temporary relief during the pandemic and are set to expire at the end of 2025.

However, there is a push in Congress to extend these temporary COVID emergency subsidies. Providing working age individuals with a tax credit for healthcare contributes to keeping qualified individuals out of the workforce, which is one of the top small business problems according to NFIB’s Problems and Priorities Survey.

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Healthcare in NFIB Press Releases

May 29, 2026
Congress Must Unleash Small Business Growth in New Reconciliation Bill
A recent opinion article explores how Congress can bolster small business growth by passing a tax, regulatory, and healthcare reform bill.
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May 27, 2026
Rep. Murphy Meets with NFIB Members in Greenville
Topics including the rising cost of healthcare and the 20% small business deduction.
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United States Capitol, Washington DC
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 20, 2026
NFIB on C-SPAN: How Small Businesses are Managing Economic Pressures
A discussion on C-SPAN featuring an NFIB expert covers the current state of the small business economy and the top issues that are impacting Main Street.
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