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: Confidence Steady Amid Uncertainty
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 Chamber applauds Congress for delivering tax certainty to Main Street businesses by permanently extending—and enhancing—the 20% deduction for qualified business income.
Small Businesses Are Discovering Immediate Benefits of New Tax Law
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers permanent, pro-growth tax reforms, empowering small businesses to invest, innovate, and drive economic prosperity.
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Latest Content
- There are practical steps importers can take now to prepare for IEEPA tariff refunds. Use this guide to understand eligibility and navigate the refund process.Small Business Council member, Traci Tapani, Co-President of Wyoming Machine Inc. Stacy, MN, testifies on the positive benefits of the Working Families Tax Cut Act before the Small Business Committee in the U.S. House of RepresentativeOn March 6, 2026, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined other Main Street employer organizations in thanking Congress for permanently extending the deduction for qualified business income, among other pro-growth tax policies, in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.When brick-and-mortar businesses proactively address challenges with permits, they mitigate delays, adapt to change and pave the way for growth.The U.S. Chamber's Q1 2026 Small Business Index reflects rising concerns among small businesses about inflation and the economy.Small Businesses Express More Concern Over The Economy Amid UncertaintyLatest U.S. Chamber Small Business Index shows growing concern over inflation, hiring, and the national economyA practical guide to maximizing savings for your small business under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives.Small business leaders visited Capitol Hill to highlight how the pro-growth tax reforms from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are helping them invest, hire, and expand.
