Small Business Administration (SBA) sent this bulletin at 10/28/2020 10:01 AM EDT
Frequently Asked Questions About Small Business, Updated for 2020
The FAQ About Small Businesses is the best place to find up-to-date facts about the number of small businesses, their share of net new jobs, and their overall contribution to the economy.
“What’s New With Small Business” Infographic Updated for 2020
A companion piece to Advocacy’s FAQ about small businesses, the “What’s New With Small Business” infographic highlights a dozen of the most important small business statistics.
Advocacy Comments on USDA’s Domestic Hemp Rule
On October 8, Advocacy submitted a comment letter to the Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA expressing concern over the impact its new hemp rule will have on small businesses.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has proposed a rule creating a nationwide permit system for activities that have minimal impact on American water environments. Comment deadline: November 16, 2020.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service seeks comments on a proposed study of American hemp production. Comment deadline: December 15, 2020.
The U.S. Department of Labor seeks comments on a rule increasing the wages for non-immigrant employees hired using H-1B visas. Comment deadline: November 9, 2020.
On October 13, Advocacy submitted a comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration supporting small businesses concerned about regulations impacting the vaping industry.
The Department of Defense has issued a rule assessing contractor cybersecurity procedures designed to strengthen protection of classified materials. Comment deadline: November 30, 2020.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
There are three main ways you can connect with Advocacy and share your concerns about regulatory burdens on small businesses:
1) Fill Out This Form, share it with your small business colleagues, and submit to Advocacy.
3) Check Out Advocacy's Publication, "A Basic Guide to Federal Rulemaking and Small Business" to learn how small business can get involved in the federal rulemaking process.
