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Current Legislative Watchlist

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Stay up to date with the current legislative issues impacting small business owners in the sporting goods industry.

Current Legislative Watchlist

NSGA Joins Merchants Payments Coalition

In April 2023, NSGA joined the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC), which is a broad-based group comprised of associations and organizations representing retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, drug stores, convenience stores, gas stations, …

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Credit Card Competition Act

This bill addresses network access and competition in electronic credit transactions.

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Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023

The legislation targets the rise in organized retail crime hurting retailers and threatening public safety.

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Supply Chain Concerns: West Coast Port Contract

Labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association are a supply chain concern for American businesses and consumers. The labor contract expired on …

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Proposed Rule to Ban Noncompete Clauses

In January 2023, the FTC opened a Public Comment Period for a proposed rule to ban noncompete clauses, which is based on a preliminary finding that noncompetes constitute an unfair …

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The Small Business Prosperity Act of 2023

This pro-small business legislation proposes modifications of the tax deduction for qualified business income.

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Living Wage Now Act 

The Living Wage Now Act (HR 505) would increase the federal minimum wage for regular employees from $7.25 an hour to $15 an hour.

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PHIT Act of 2023

Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2023 (PHIT Act of 2023) allows a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 ($2,000 for a joint return or a head of …

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Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO Act) of 2023

Reintroduced in 2023, labor legislation known as the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 (PRO Act) (HR 20/S 567) would strengthen protections for workers seeking to form a …

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NFHS-NCAA Team Sports Rules Meeting Recaps

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State Adopted Ball List

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