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Issue Briefs '25-'26

At the beginning of each new session of Congress, NSBA members gather to hear from thought leaders on countless issues facing small business, and then discuss, debate and ultimately vote on the organization’s Top 10 Priority Issues for the coming two years.

Top 10 Priority Issues Only Off

Trade Regulations ERA

Supply chain resiliency and Small-Business exporting must be a priority to support opportunities for Small Business to engage and lead trade.

Data Privacy Regulations ERA

In an increasingly digital world, governments globally at all levels are enacting internet privacy rules proving to be complex and burdensome, particularly for many Small Businesses.

Artificial Intelligence ERA

Many Small-Business owners have expressed concern that technology regulations could harm their businesses and reported that their businesses would face challenges complying with proposed AI regulations at the state level.

Political Reform ERA

As a result of growing partisanship, Congress is not doing the job it was elected to do.