Small Business Policy
The Small Business Policy team formulates small business policy and assists small business members in creating effective grassroots actions and strategies on legislative, regulatory and international initiatives.
The Small Business Policy team manages the Small Business Council, the U.S. Chamber’s principal policy committee and action group representing the issues of concern to small business. In addition to formulating small business policy, the council assists in creating strategies on legislative, regulatory and international initiatives. The group is able to bring to the Chamber’s Board of Directors attention issues they regard as important or comment on the small business impact of policy being formulated by other Chamber standing policy committees.
Small Business Outlook: Cautious Optimism as Tariff and Hiring Concerns Remain
Catch up on the latest data and what it means for the health of America's small businesses and the national economy.
How the 20% Tax Deduction for Small Business Impacts the Economy
The U.S. Chamber urges Congress to enact the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act,” which would make the 20% pass-through deduction permanent.
Prompt Pay Pledge to Support Small Business Suppliers
Make a commitment to help small business suppliers and vendors manage their capital and improve cash flow.
Small business policy expert
Latest Content
- Local coffee shops grapple with rising prices and uncertainty amid changing tariff policies.This letter was sent to the U.S. House of Representatives supporting the reintroduction of the Association Health Plans ActThe Department of Labor has begun rolling out new policies that represent a fairer approach to America’s employers, especially small businesses.The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a range of permanent, pro-growth tax reforms designed to boost American small businesses.The Q2 2025 Small Business Index rose slightly but was accompanied by lingering economic uncertainties about the future.Inflation concerns dropped 10 points since Q1, but higher prices remain small businesses’ top concernCalifornia entrepreneurs are enhancing efficiency in industries from food to skincare.The Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act would provide small businesses with the capital they need to grow.Hundreds of small business owners gathered for the U.S. Chamber’s annual Small Business Day event to learn and connect with the nation’s leading business and policy experts.
