Turning Small Business Priorities Into National Action Since 1937

NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy group, helping entrepreneurs navigate legislation, connect with peers, and advance a nonpartisan agenda.

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United to amplify the needs of small business in Washington and beyond.

88 years of operation

NSBA has been a steadfast advocate for small businesses, driving policy change.

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Grassroots members mobilized to directly influence legislation in Congress.

How We Drive Change for Small Business

Advocacy & Influence

We work with lawmakers to ensure small business needs are reflected in legislation.

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We build a network of small businesses to share insights, collaborate, and amplify their voice.

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We deliver insights and policy updates to help you navigate operational challenges.

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Priority Issues Chosen by You.

Each year, NSBA members nationwide help shape our policy agenda by identifying the issues that matter most to their businesses.

At NSBA, your voice matters. You don’t just follow policy—you help create it. The priorities we take to Washington start with you.

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Expiring Tax Provisions

Key small business tax breaks are set to end, creating financial uncertainty.

199A Deduction Ending

The 20% pass-through deduction will expire in 2025, raising taxes for many small businesses.

High Health Care Costs

Health care remains too expensive and inefficient for small business owners.

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Involvement That Fits the Demands of Small Business Life

For nearly a century, NSBA has been the nonpartisan voice of small business in Washington. Here’s how we support and empower our nation’s entrepreneurs:

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“Where else can you go to join with other small business on the critical issues that we deal with everyday? No other organization is advocating for small business in DC like NSBA. They are our advocates - We as small business owners have a voice and it matters!”

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President & CEO, Mountain Lake Lodge

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NSBA and the Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) continue to urge Congress to act to reinstate the SBIR/STTR programs, which provide critical funds to small-business researchers and innovators driving life-saving technologies.

NEWS | NSBA, SBTC Priorities for SBIR/STTR Support More Than $60b in Life-Saving Drugs and Medical Devices

NSBA and the Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) continue to urge Congress to act to reinstate the SBIR/STTR programs, which provide critical funds to small-business researchers and innovators driving life-saving technologies.

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