NHTSA Requests Public Comment on Safety Principles for Automated Driving Systems admin Wed, 11/25/2020 - 11:24

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an advanced proposed rule to begin creating a framework for regulatory oversight of Automated Driving Systems (ADS).

Expenses Paid Are Not Deductible on Forgiven PPP Loans admin Wed, 11/25/2020 - 11:19

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ruled that a PPP loan borrower may not deduct eligible expenses on its 2020 tax return if the borrower has a reasonable expectation that the PPP loan will be forgiven.

Federal Lawmakers Still Can’t Agree on Pathway Forward for Next COVID Stimulus Package admin Thu, 09/10/2020 - 07:26

Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on the scope and cost of the next economic stimulus package.

Surprise—PPP Application Deadline Extended to August 8 admin Thu, 07/02/2020 - 07:48

The U.S. Congress passed a bill to extend the deadline for businesses to apply for Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans to August 8, 2020.

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill to Give Companies More Flexibility on Use of PPP Loans admin Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:12

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to provide companies more flexibility on the use of funds from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Congress Intends to Add $250 Billion for Small Business PPP Loans admin Thu, 04/09/2020 - 14:23

Congressional leaders are negotiating legislation to expand the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan by $250 billion with half of that amount being distributed through community banks.

Webinar: COVID-19 Impact on Small Businesses: Understanding New Leave Requirements, Expanded Unemployment Benefits, and Key Labor and Employment Laws admin Thu, 04/02/2020 - 10:11

Join SEMA for a webinar on Wednesday, April 8, at 1:00 p.m. (EDT), to review new federal leave mandates, expanded unemployment benefits, and understand key labor and employment laws you may need to think about in navigating the current business environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Webinar: Understanding How to Apply for Small Business Administration Loans admin Thu, 04/02/2020 - 09:18

Join SEMA for a webinar, Thursday, April 9, at 1:00 p.m. (EDT), to review financial assistance programs available through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Meet the Industry’s Legislative Allies: U.S. Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) admin Thu, 02/20/2020 - 13:48

U.S. Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) is currently serving in his second term representing North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District, which spans five counties between Statesville and Greensboro.

Washington Bill to Restrict Eligibility for Hobby Vehicle Registration Unfavorably Amended, Advances admin Thu, 02/20/2020 - 10:17

SEMA-opposed legislation (S.B. 6156) in Washington to significantly restrict eligibility of collector vehicles and horseless carriages passed the Senate Transportation Committee and now awaits consideration in the Senate Rules Committee.

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