SBA Loan News
Official news from the U.S. Small Business Administration — updated daily.
SBA Press Releases
SBA Suspends 7,800 Wisconsin Borrowers Connected to $375 Million in Suspected Fraudulent Pandemic-Era Loans
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC SCIENCE BUILDING
Zone 2 Waterline and Service Relocations in the Bloomington Area, Phase IIIB
As-Needed Asphalt and Concrete at Public Housing Sites
Sanitary Sewer Main M-245 Parallel Relief Pipeline Part 1
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON POTABLE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS – CONTRACT C PUMPING, STORAGE & WATER MAINS | U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA Reforms 8(a) Business Development Program to End Racial Discrimination in Federal Contracting
Government Contractor and Executives to Pay $21.3M to Resolve Fraud Scheme Involving Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contracts
SBA Disaster Loan Updates
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loans Available Following June 11 Storms
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loans Available Following June 11 Storms
Disaster loan assistance centers open in Chicago area in wake of June tornadoes, severe storms
SBA disaster loan centers open for residents, businesses affected by June storms
Gov. Evers Encourages Wisconsinites and Businesses Affected by April Storms to Apply for Sba Disaster Assistance Loans
SBA offers disaster loans to Michigan residents, businesses after recent storms
Disaster Relief Centers in Place as FEMA Assistance for April Storms is Established
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Wisconsin Businesses, Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather
Free Grants and Programs for Small Business
SBA Offers Relief to New York Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Severe Storms and
SBA Relief Available to Louisiana Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Tropical Storm Arthur
SBA Announces Final Disaster Relief Extension for January 2025 Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors
SBA Advocacy Updates
EPA Proposes to Revise Heavy Duty Engine Rules and End DEF Deratements
What: On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed multiple revisions to heavy-duty engine regulations, including eliminating deratements (engine slowdowns) caused by diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system failures. Why: In January 2023, the EPA issued air pollution regulations for heavy-duty engines and vehicles, such as trucks, farm equipment, and construction vehicles. The […]
EPA Requests Information on Possible Coal Ash Disposal General Permit Program
What: On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requested information on the possibility of a general permit program for coal combustion residual (CCR) disposal facilities that are waiting for individual federal or state permits. Why: On April 13, 2026, the EPA proposed a rule to establish new compliance pathways for CCR disposal […]
FWS, NOAA Rescind the Endangered Species Act’s Definition of “Harm”
What: On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) published a final rule rescinding the definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Why: The prior definition of “harm” used by the FWS and the NMFS extended both to actions that kill or injure […]
Advocacy Submits Comment Letter to OMB on Federal Financial Assistance Rule
On Monday, July 13, 2026, the Office of Advocacy submitted a supportive comment letter to OMB on their proposed rule revising federal financial assistance guidance, arguing that it will improve clarity, consistency, transparency, and reduce burden across federal grant programs. The comment letter responds to OMB’s May 29, 2026, proposed rule, “Regulation for Federal Financial […]
Advocacy Supports SBA’s Proposed Reforms to Remove SBA’s 8(a) Program’s Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage
On Monday, July 13, 2026, the Office of Advocacy wrote a supportive comment letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on its proposed rule to remove the rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage for individually owned firms in the 8(a) Business Development Program and replace it with a fact-based, race-neutral standard for proving social disadvantage. […]
Advocacy Supports BLM Changes to Grazing Regulations
On May 12, 2026, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a proposed rule titled “Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska.” Advocacy works closely with federal agencies to ensure the voice of small businesses is heard during the regulatory reform process. On June 30, 2026, Advocacy held a small business roundtable to […]
Small Business Labor Safety Roundtable – July 17, 2026
The Office of Advocacy is hosting a Small Business Labor Safety Roundtable to discuss the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s December 2024 updated Memorandum of Understanding outlining how the agencies will coordinate implementation and enforcement activities related to chemical risks under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The roundtable details […]
CFPB Requests Information on Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit
What: On July 9, 2026, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding potential regulatory changes that may reduce regulatory burdens and promote access to mortgage credit. The RFI asks the public to identify regulatory provisions that may be increasing costs, slowing mortgage origination, or otherwise making it harder for creditworthy […]
EPA Proposes to Revise Public Participation Rules for Minor Air Quality Decisions.
What: On July 7, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revisions to public participation requirements for minor Clean Air Act (CAA) rules. Why: The CAA requires each state to submit a plan to the EPA outlining how it will meet federal standards. As part of that plan, there must be a New Source […]
CMS Proposes Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update
What: On July 6, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a rule to update the Medicare home health payment rates in accordance with existing statutory and regulatory requirements. Why: The proposed rule includes a range of discussions and considerations, including various changes related to durable medical equipment requirements and a request for […]
CMS Proposes Changes to Hospital Outpatient Payment System, Ambulatory Surgical Center Policy, and Payment Rates
What: On July 7, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a rule to revise the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and the Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment system for 2027. The proposal would also update the requirements for the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program and the Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality […]
International Trade Roundtable – July 22, 2026
The Office of Advocacy is hosting a virtual roundtable on international trade, focusing on the USTR’s request for comments on the scope and operation of a mechanism to promote reciprocal managed trade with China. The roundtable details are as follows: Date: July 22, 2026Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ETMeeting Platform: Microsoft Teams Your feedback will help guide […]