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SBA Proposes Expanding Small-Business Definition to $1 Billion

8/27/2026

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes expanding the small-business definition.
The proposal would raise the threshold to $1 billion revenue or over 3,000 employees.
President Donald Trump says the change rewards growth, strengthens domestic production, and rebuilds supply chains.
Angela Dingle, Women Impacting Public Policy president, says the change was not for small businesses.
Caitlin O’Dea, SBA spokeswoman, says the changes are essential for restoring American industrial dominance and security.

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes expanding the small-business definition.
The proposal would raise the threshold to $1 billion revenue or over 3,000 employees.
President Donald Trump says the change rewards growth, strengthens domestic production, and rebuilds supply chains.
Angela Dingle, Women Impacting Public Policy president, says the change was not for small businesses.
Caitlin O’Dea, SBA spokeswoman, says the changes are essential for restoring American industrial dominance and security.