Press Releases

The president signed a memorandum today directing federal agencies to offer up to six weeks of paid leave for parents with a new child—something our nation's small businesses strongly support. What's more, the president proposed funding to help states and municipalities conduct feasibility studies on how to implement paid leave programs.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation today that seeks to revoke the president's recent executive actions on immigration reform, which is disappointing news for small employers looking for qualified workers. Specifically, the House passed a series of amendments to the spending bill for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that would undo the president's executive actions, such as shielding certain immigrants from deportation and making it easier for employers to hire immigrants.

Irvine, Calif.—The Irvine Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration, in conjunction with small business organization Small Business Majority, will host a webinar on Thursday, January 8, 2015 on the healthcare law's impact on California's small businesses and how entrepreneurs can benefit from the state's health insurance marketplaces, Covered California.

DENVER—Small business organization Small Business Majority will host a webinar on Thursday, January 8, 2015, on the healthcare law's impact on Colorado small businesses and how entrepreneurs can benefit from the state's health insurance marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado.