NFIB’s Principal of Federal Government Relations, Louis Bertolotti, and Executive Director of the NFIB Research Center, Holly Wade, discuss how increasing energy costs affect small businesses, and legislation being considered in Congress. Holly explains the results of a new energy survey, including specifics on the primary sources of energy costs and their impact on business operations.

Take action: Urge Congress to support affordable and reliable energy.

Learn more: Read the full energy report and learn more about NFIB’s work on energy issues.

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NFIB member and small business owner, Greg Niewold, joined the Small Business Rundown to discuss the challenges of state and federal estate taxes – often called the Death Tax – and why this issue is especially important to multi-generational family businesses like his. The estate tax results in double taxation but in July 2025, Congress lightened Americans’ federal estate tax burden, promoting growth and longevity for small, family-owned businesses.

Get more information on the new exemption rates.

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NFIB’s Federal Government Relations team provides their expectations for small business legislative priorities in 2026. They discuss the 20% Small Business Deduction victory in 2025, and new top priorities including beneficial ownership reporting, health care affordability, energy costs, and more!

TAKE ACTION:

• Read the full list of NFIB’s 2026 Small Business Legislative Priorities in Congress.
• Urge Congress to repeal beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
• Take action on the issues that matter to your small business.

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