KAREN KERRIGAN

Tax Relief and Reform Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: Support extending/making permanent the expiring provisions of the legislation that terminate in 2025 and have expressed opposition to raising taxes on small businesses. Submitted comments to the House Ways and Means Tax Working group detailing the benefits of the TCJA and our support for permanency. R&D Tax Credit-Immediate Expensing: Continue to support restoring and making permanent full expensing for R&D expenditures for small businesses. Support "American Innovation and Jobs Act" (S. 866) in the Senate and "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act" (H.R. 2673) in the House. Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 (S. 1706, H.R. 4721): Support House and Senate versions of the legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small businesses (Section 199A). Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 (S. 1108): Support House and Senate bills to permanently repeal the death tax and continue to support action by Congress. Regulation Basel III Endgame Implementation: Continue to express concern about the proposal by the U.S. Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation in regard to the impact on small business capital access and affordability. Save Local Businesses Act (S.1261, HR 2826): Continue to support the legislation. Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 567): Continue to oppose the legislation. The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act: SBE Council supports S. 3625 to delay implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act and H.R. 9278, legislation to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts year-end compliance deadline. We have also supported repeal of this measure via the "Repeal Big Brother Overreach Act." Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus (CFPBs) Rule Capping Credit-Card Late Fees: Continue to voice concern about the rules unintended consequences for small businesses. Prove-It Act (H.R. 7198): Supported House passage of the legislation. Midnight Rules Relief Act (H.R. 115): Supported House passage of the legislation. The Credit Card Competition Act (S.1838): Continue to oppose the legislation. Railway Safety Act (S. 576): SBE Council continues to express concern about the legislation as well as proposals to intrusively regulate the railroad industry, which is dominated by small businesses. The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act (H.R. 3995): Continue to support full House passage. The Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act (FISHES Act): Supported House passage of the legislation. Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.4260): Opposed the introduction of legislation in the U.S. Senate. DOLs Overtime Rule: Requested Wage and Hour Division to delay implementation of the second increase to the minimum salary threshold as mandated by the Final Rule from January 1, 2025 to at least May 1, 2025 pending judicial review, which was currently underway. Federal Trade Commission: SBE Council commented on the Reopening of Solicitation for Public Comments on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practices {Docket No: FTC-2023-0026) because of its one-size-fits-all approach and that it has been pursued and advanced without empirical data or the required cost-benefit analysis. Moreover, reopening the rule in the hopes of acquiring more anecdote to justify it does not address its primary flaws. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: SBE Council submitted comments outlining the unnecessary actions proposed by the Change in Bank Control Act proposal (RIN 3064-AG04). Blacklisting: Expressed opposition to the unrelated blacklisting provision in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Privacy Policy: Continue to express the need for a national regulatory framework, but for Congress to consider a framework that avoids adding to the growing patchwork burden of state privacy laws, and to carefully consider unintended consequences on small businesses. Access to Capital Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R. 2799): SBE Council supported House passage and action by the U.S. Senate. Affordable Health Coverage and Health Care Innovation Continue to voice ongoing concerns about the rising costs of health coverage and lack of choices in many markets. Voiced support for these various reforms: enhancing tax credits for small businesses, expanding and making additional fixes to HSAs, reforming QSEHRAs, and making CARESs Act telehealth provisions permanent. CHOICE Arrangement Act (H.R. 2799): Supported House passage and continue to support Senate action on the legislation. Tax Credit for Small Businesses: Support making reforms to the restrictive and temporary health care tax credit for small businesses to make it more practical for small businesses. HSA Modernization Act (H.R. 5687) and Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (H.R. 5688): Continue to support full House action. Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 1843) (S. 1001): Continue to support full House and Senate action. Telehealth: Joined allies in urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to expedite the creation of permanent policy related to telehealth practitioners and requirements related to the reporting of their location at the time of service. Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 3800): Supported full House passage and Senate action. Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (H.R. 3797): Supported full House passage and Senate action. Employer Reporting Improvement Act (H.R. 3801): Supported full House passage and Senate action. Small Business Flexibility Act (H.R. 3798): Support full House passage. Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act (H.R. 3799): Support full House passage. SMART Prices Act (S. 1264): Continue to oppose the legislation. Property Rights and IP March-In and the Bayh Dole Act: Continue to express opposition to a regulatory guidance proposal via the National Institutes of Health (NIST) that considers price as a basis for invalidating the patents of research and innovations seeded with federal government dollars. Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (S.2140): Support the legislation. Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act) (S.2220): Support the legislation. Trade and Global Market Access Digital Trade Principles: Continue to express concern about the U.S. pulling away from these global principles and the need for President Biden to revisit the United State Trade Representatives action to withdraw from for foundational positions on digital trade policy within the World Trade Organization (WTO). Supporting Business Competitiveness and Startup Activity Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act (S.3759): Support the legislation. Small Business Technological Advancement Act (S.2330/H.R. 10269): SBE Council supports the legislation. Access to Broadband and Next Gen Technology Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 (S.130) (H.R. 3216): Continue to support the legislation. Development of a National Spectrum Strategy (NSS): Continue to express support for such a policy and the need for more spectrum to deploy next Gen technologies and 5G. Nominations National Labor Relations Board Nomination (NLRB): SBE Council opposed the nomination and Senate confirmation of Lauren McFerran to serve another term as Chair of the NLRB.

Tax Relief and Reform Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024: SBE Council supported U.S. Senate passage (which failed) of the House-passed bill. R&D Tax Credit-Immediate Expensing: Continue to support restoring and making permanent full expensing for R&D expenditures for small businesses. Support "American Innovation and Jobs Act" (S. 866) in the Senate and "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act" (H.R. 2673) in the House. Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 (S. 1706, H.R. 4721): Support House and Senate versions of the legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small-and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A). Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 (S. 1108): Support House and Senate bills to permanent repeal the death tax and continue to support action by Congress. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: Support extending the expiring provisions of the legislation that terminate in 2025 and have expressed opposition to raising taxes on small businesses. Regulation Regulatory Pause and Review: In light of the Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo, urged President Biden and the Administration to pause all current rulemakings and stop new rules from taking effect until there is a thorough legal review of each agencys constitutional and statutory authority to regulate in the way it proposes. Joint Employer Standard: Supported the specific provision in Fiscal Year 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act to prevent federal funds from being used to administer, implement, or enforce the recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule entitled Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status. Blacklisting: Expressed opposition to the unrelated blacklisting provision in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Basel III Endgame Implementation: Continue to express concern and opposition to the proposal by the U.S. Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation in regard to the impact on small business capital access and affordability. Save Local Businesses Act (S.1261, HR 2826): Continue to support the legislation. Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 567): Continue to oppose the legislation. The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act: SBE Council supports S. 3625 to delay implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act and H.R. 9278, legislation to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts year-end compliance deadline. We have also supported repeal of this measure. Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus (CFPBs) Rule Capping Credit-Card Late Fees: Continue to voice concern about the rules unintended consequences for small businesses. Prove-It Act (H.R. 7198): Continue to support the legislation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet Rule: Continues to express concern about intrusive government control of the internet as advanced by the rule and Section 214 regulations under the proposal. The Credit Card Competition Act: Continue to oppose the legislation. Railway Safety Act (S. 576): SBE Council continues to express concern about the legislation as well as proposals to intrusively regulate the railroad industry, which is dominated by small businesses. The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act: Continue to support full House passage. The Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act (FISHES Act): Continue to support House and Senate passage of the legislation. Privacy Policy: Continue to express the need for a national regulatory framework, but for Congress to consider a framework that avoids adding to the growing patchwork burden of state privacy laws, and to carefully consider unintended consequences on small businesses. SBE Council expressed opposition to H.R. 8818, the American Rights Privacy Act. Access to Capital Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R. 2799): SBE Council supported House passage and action by the U.S. Senate. Affordable Health Coverage and Health Care Innovation Continue to voice ongoing concerns about the rising costs of health coverage and lack of choices in many markets. Voiced support for these various reforms: enhancing tax credits for small businesses, expanding and making additional fixes to HSAs, reforming QSEHRAs, and making CARESs Act telehealth provisions permanent. CHOICE Arrangement Act (H.R. 2799): Supported House passage and continue to support Senate action on the legislation. Tax Credit for Small Businesses: Support making reforms to the restrictive and temporary health care tax credit for small businesses to make it more practical for small businesses. HSA Modernization Act (H.R. 5687) and Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (H.R. 5688): Continue to support full House action. Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 1843) (S. 1001): Continue to support full House and Senate action. Telehealth Coverage and Extension: Urged Congress to intervene in Drug Enforcement Administrations non-action on allowing virtual prescriptions and other telehealth for a two-year extension. Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 3800): Supported full House passage and Senate action. Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (H.R. 3797): Supported full House passage and Senate action. Employer Reporting Improvement Act (H.R. 3801): Supported full House passage and Senate action. Small Business Flexibility Act (H.R. 3798): Support full House passage. Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act (H.R. 3799): Support full House passage. SMART Prices Act (S. 1264): Continue to oppose the legislation. Property Rights and IP March-In and the Bayh Dole Act: Continue to express opposition to a regulatory guidance proposal via the National Institutes of Health (NIST) that considers price as a basis for invalidating the patents of research and innovations seeded with federal government dollars. Trade and Global Market Access Digital Trade Principles: Continue to express concern about the U.S. pulling away from these global principles and the need for President Biden to revisit the United State Trade Representatives action to withdraw from for foundational positions on digital trade policy within the World Trade Organization (WTO). Global Trade Agreements and Access to Global Markets: Continue to advocate to the Administration the need to advance a positive and proactive U.S. trade policy that benefits all U.S. enterprises and citizens. Supporting Business Competitiveness and Startup Activity Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act: Support the legislation. Access to Broadband and Next Gen Technology BEAD Program Implementation: Continues to voice concern about the National Telecommunications and Information Administrations rate regulation provisions for broadband internet service that was specifically prohibited by Congress as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 (S.130) (H.R. 3216): Continue to support the legislation. Development of a National Spectrum Strategy (NSS): Continue to express support for such a policy and the need for more spectrum to deploy next Gen technologies and 5G. Nominations NLRB Chair Lauren McFerran: Urge the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee to reject Chair Lauren McFerrans re-nomination to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and expressed concern about the fact that there was no confirmation hearing.

Tax Relief and Reform Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - SBE Council continues to support U.S. Senate passage. R&D Tax Credit-Immediate Expensing: Continue to support restoring and making permanent full expensing for R&D expenditures for small businesses. Support "American Innovation and Jobs Act" (S. 866) in the Senate and "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act" (H.R. 2673) in the House. Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 (S. 1706, H.R. 4721) - Support House and Senate versions of the legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small-and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A). Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 (S. 1108): Support House and Senate bills to permanent repeal the death tax and continue to support action by Congress. Regulation Basel III Endgame Implementation - SBE Council has expressed concern and opposition to the proposal by the U.S. Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation in regard to the impact on small business capital access and affordability. Regulation II as Proposed by the Federal Reserve: Opposed the notice of proposed rulemaking to amend Regulation II, which sets standards for debit card fee regulation. Urged the Federal Reserve to withdraw the proposal. Expressed opposition to further lower the cap on debit card interchange fees from 21 cents to 14.4 cents per transaction, which would harm small financial institutions and small business consumers. Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolution to Overturn the Department of Labors Independent Contractor Rule: SBE Council supported H.J. Res 116 and S.J. Res 63 to nullify the rule. Continue to express concern about the effects of the final rule on entrepreneurship and the economy, and support general efforts in the House and Senate to promote and strengthen independent work and self-employment. DOL's Proposed Overtime Rule: Expressed concern about the final rule, support of the CRA to overturn the rule, and communicated to the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division about the need to delay implementation due to sudden and painful impact on small businesses and legal challenges to the rule. OSHA Walkaround Rule - Oppose the final rule, and efforts in the Congress to implement the rule. Save Local Businesses Act (S.1261, HR 2826) - Support the legislation. Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 567) - Continue to oppose the legislation. The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act - SBE Council supports S. 3625 to delay implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act, and continue to communicate concerns about widespread non-compliance due to lack of knowledge in the small business community. Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects - SBE Council opposed the final rule. SBE Council continues to educate lawmakers about the effects of PLA's on small business competition, to taxpayers and the efficacy of completing federal construction and infrastructure projects. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Pre-Merger Reporting Requirement Proposed Rule - SBE Council continue to oppose the rule and to point out that the FTC mistakenly certified that small businesses will not be affected by the significant changes being proposed, therefore the rule needs to be pulled. National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) Funding - SBE Council supports efforts by House and Senate appropriators to hold the line on increased funding for the NLRB. Voiced support for language that would disallow funds to be used for implementation of the final "joint employer" rule. Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus (CFPBs) Rule Capping Credit-Card Late Fees - SBE Council continues to voice concern about the rules unintended consequences for small businesses. Prove-It Act (H.R. 7198) - SBE Council continues to support House passage of the legislation, which gives small businesses a more effectual voice in federal rulemakings and strengthens federal government accountability when proposed regulations impact small businesses. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet Rule - SBE Council continues to express concerns about intrusive government control of the internet as proposed by the rule and Section 214 regulations under the proposal. The Credit Card Competition Act - SBE Council continues to oppose the legislation. Railway Safety Act (S. 576) - SBE Council continues to express concern about the legislation as well as proposals to further regulate the railroad industry, which is dominated by small businesses. The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act - Continue to support full House passage. The Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act (FISHES Act) - Support the legislation in the House and Senate. Privacy Policy - Continue to express the need for a national regulatory framework, but for Congress to consider a framework that avoids adding to the growing patchwork burden of state privacy laws, and to carefully consider unintended consequences on small businesses. SBE Council expressed opposition to H.R. 8818, the American Rights Privacy Act. Access to Capital Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R. 2799) - SBE Council supported House passage and action by the U.S. Senate. Affordable Health Coverage and Health Care Innovation Voiced ongoing concerns about the rising costs of health coverage, lack of choices, and dwindling choices in many markets against the backdrop of challenging economic conditions. Voiced support for these various reforms: enhancing tax credits for small businesses, expanding and making additional fixes to HSAs, reforming QSEHRAs, and making CARESs Act telehealth provisions permanent. CHOICE Arrangement Act (H.R. 2799) - Supported House passage and continue to support Senate action on the legislation. Tax Credit for Small Businesses: Support making reforms to the restrictive and temporary health care tax credit for small businesses to make it more practical for small businesses. HSA Modernization Act (H.R. 5687) and Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (H.R. 5688) - Continue to support full House passage. Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 1843) (S. 1001)- Continue to support full House and Senate passage. Telehealth Coverage: Urged the Drug Enforcement Administration to expedite the release of a revised proposed rule to permit and regulate the prescribing of controlled substances through telehealth, which is crucial for access to mental health, substance use disorder, and other telehealth care. Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 3800) - Support full House passage. Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (H.R. 3797) - Supported full House passage. Employer Reporting Improvement Act (H.R. 3801) - Support full House passage. Small Business Flexibility Act (H.R. 3798) - Support full House passage. Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act (H.R. 3799) - Support full House passage. SMART Prices Act (S. 1264) - Continue to oppose the legislation. Property Rights and IP Commented on U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning proposed modifications to the rules of practice for inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review (PGR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Urged USPTO to consider the input of small inventors and innovative entrepreneurial firms. Trade and Global Market Access Digital Trade Principles - Continue to express concern about the U.S. pulling away from the principles and the need for President Biden to revisit the United State Trade Representatives action to withdraw from for foundational positions on digital trade policy within the World Trade Organization (WTO). Supporting Business Competitiveness and Startup Activity Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act - SBE Council supports the legislation. Access to Broadband and Next Gen Technology BEAD Program Implementation - SBE Council continues to voice concern about the National Telecommunications and Information Administrations rate regulation provisions for broadband internet service that was specifically prohibited by Congress as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 (S.130) (H.R. 3216) - Continue to support the legislation. Development of a National Spectrum Strategy (NSS) - Continue to express support for such a policy and the need for more spectrum to deploy next Gen technologies and 5G.

Tax Relief and Reform Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - SBE Council supported U.S. House passage of the legislation and advocated for passage by the U.S. Senate. R&D Tax Credit: Continue to support extending and making permanent full expensing for R&D expenditures for small businesses. Voiced Support for "American Innovation and Jobs Act" (S. 866) in the Senate and "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act" (H.R. 2673) in the House. Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 (S. 1706, H.R. 4721) - Support House and Senate versions of the legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small-and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A). Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 (S. 1108): Support House and Senate bills to permanent repeal the death tax and continue to support action by Congress. Capital Gains Tax Indexing - Voiced support for this reform measure and continue to support action by Congress. Regulation Resolution of Disapproval to Overturn NLRBs Joint Employer Rule (HJ. Res 98) - SBE Council supported U.S. House passage and for the U.S. Senate to quickly follow suit. Basel III Endgame Implementation - SBE Council expressed concern and opposition to the proposal to the U.S. Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation regarding the impact on small business capital access and affordability. Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolution to Overturn the Department of Labors Independent Contractor Rule: SBE Council supported H.J. Res 116 and S.J. Res 63 to nullify the rule. DOL's Proposed Overtime Rule: Continue to express concern about the proposed rule. Save Local Businesses Act (S.1261, HR 2826) - Continue to support the legislation. Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 567) - Continue to oppose the legislation. The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act - SBE Council supports S. 3625 to delay implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act. Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects - SBE Council opposed the final rule. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Pre-Merger Reporting Requirement Proposed Rule - SBE Council opposes the rule and pointed out that the FTC mistakenly certified that small businesses will not be affected by the significant changes being proposed, therefore the rule needs to be pulled. National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) Funding - SBE Council urged House and Senate appropriators to hold the line on increased funding for the NLRB. Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus (CFPBs) Rule Capping Credit-Card Late Fees - SBE Council voiced concern about the rules unintended consequences. That is, backfiring on small business consumers who use credit responsibly and make their payments on time. Prove-It Act (H.R. 7198) - SBE Council supported House Judiciary Committee action that advanced the legislation, which gives small businesses a more effectual voice in federal rulemakings and strengthens federal government accountability when proposed regulations impact small businesses. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet Rule - SBE Council continues to express concerns about intrusive government control of the internet as proposed by the rule and Section 214 regulations under the proposal. The Credit Card Competition Act - SBE Council continues to oppose the legislation. Railway Safety Act (S. 576) - SBE Council continues to express concern about the heavy-handedness of the legislation as well as proposals to further regulate the railroad industry, which is dominated by small businesses. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposal on Medicare Advantage Plans - SBE Council expressed concerns about the proposal that would significantly alter the marketing and broker compensation structures of the plans. The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act - Continue to supported full House passage. Privacy Policy - Continue to express the need for a national regulatory framework, but for Congress to consider a framework that avoids adding to the growing patchwork burden of state privacy laws, and to carefully consider unintended consequences on small businesses. Access to Capital Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R. 2799) - SBE Council supported House passage. The Budget Further Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2024 - SBE Council supported House passage. Republican FY 2025 Budget Resolution - SBE Council supported the budget resolution framework. President Bidens Budget Proposal - SBE Council voiced concern about the excessive spending in the proposal as well as the various tax increases that would fall on small businesses, investors and the business community. Affordable Health Coverage and Health Care Innovation Voiced ongoing concerns about the rising costs of health coverage, lack of choices, and dwindling choices in many markets against the backdrop of challenging economic conditions. Voiced support for these various reforms: enhancing tax credits for small businesses, expanding and making additional fixes to HSAs, reforming QSEHRAs, and making CARESs Act telehealth provisions permanent. CHOICE Arrangement Act (H.R. 2799) - Supported House passage and continue to support Senate action on the legislation. Tax Credit for Small Businesses: Support making reforms to the restrictive and temporary health care tax credit for small businesses to make it more practical for small businesses. HSA Modernization Act (H.R. 5687) and Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (H.R. 5688) - Continue to support full House passage. Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 1843) (S. 1001)- Continue to support full House and Senate passage. Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 3800) - Support full House passage. Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (H.R. 3797) - Support full House passage. Employer Reporting Improvement Act (H.R. 3801) - Support full House passage. Small Business Flexibility Act (H.R. 3798) - Support full House passage. Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act (H.R. 3799) - Support full House passage. SMART Prices Act (S. 1264) - Continue to oppose the legislation. Property Rights and IP Submitted Comments to the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) Regarding the Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-in Rights-SBE Council urged NIST to withdraw the proposed guidance. Submitted Comments to United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on WIPO IGC Negotiations on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge - SBE Council expressed concern regarding the IGCs proposed mandatory patent disclosure requirements (PDRs) for the origin of genetic resources and traditional knowledge, which would irreparably harm the startup and small business ecosystems that drive innovation. Trade and Global Market Access Digital Trade - The Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions permanent during the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) - SBE Council urged World Trade Organization members to support an extension of the moratorium. Digital Trade Principles - Continue to express concern about the U.S. pulling away from the principles and the need for President Biden to revisit the United State Trade Representatives action to withdraw from for foundational positions on digital trade policy within the World Trade Organization (WTO). Supporting Business Competitiveness and Startup Activity Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act - SBE Council supported Senate introduction of the bill. Paid Leave Policy in U.S. House: Continue to express support for bipartisan exploration in identifying paid leave policy solutions that help support business owners and working families. Access to Broadband and Next Gen Technology BEAD Program Implementation - SBE Council expressed concern about the National Telecommunications and Information Administrations rate regulation provisions for broadband internet service that was specifically prohibited by Congress as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 (S.130) (H.R. 3216) - Continue to support the legislation. Development of a National Spectrum Strategy (NSS) - Continue to express support for such a policy and the need for more spectrum to deploy next Gen technologies and 5G.

SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL (SBE COUNCIL)

SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL (SBE COUNCIL)

SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL (SBE COUNCIL)

SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL (SBE COUNCIL)