Please see the below letter which Small Business for America's Future plans to send in opposition to the numerous state legislatures attempting to obstruct the voting process and usurp American Democracy. You can read the letter below. We hope you'll sign on.

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Small Businesses are an integral part of America’s communities. We account for almost half of the country’s economic activity, two-thirds of new jobs, and employ more than half of all Americans. As a trusted source within those communities we believe that it is important to have a strong voice in the democratic process. 

Recent attempts to limit voices in numerous states by obstructing the voting process and upend our nation’s democratic origins greatly impacts small businesses. As small business leaders, we support Congressional efforts aimed to expand voting rights, change campaign finance laws to reduce the influence of money in politics, limit partisan gerrymandering, and create new ethics rules for federal officeholders. 

In a recent poll by Small Business for America’s Future of over 1,000 small business owners from across the country, 74% supported Congressional action in supporting the For the People Act. 

Small businesses need to get back to work. Now more than ever Congress needs to take urgent action to pass bipartisan legislation and counter the efforts in state legislatures throughout the country that limit voices within the community. 

We, the undersigned organizations, trade associations, businesses, and corporations, endorse Congressional action to swiftly pass this critical legislation.

Sincerely,

Small Business For America's Future

You can sign on to the letter supporting democracy here.

Additionally, On Tuesday, June 22nd, Small Business for America’s Future (SBAF) and Leadership Now Project will host a call with media, small business owners, and business leaders to share recent survey results, discuss the current Congressional activity on voting rights legislation, and discuss how small business owner and leaders can engage proactively in their states to combat regressive action to restrict voting rights within their states. 

Register here to join the call.

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About Small Business for America’s Future
Small Business for America’s Future is a national coalition of small business owners and leaders working to provide small businesses a voice at every level of government. We’re committed to ensuring policymakers prioritize the nation’s 30 million small businesses to create an economy that works for them, their workers and their communities. Visit www.smallbusinessforamericasfuture.org. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. #SmallBizAF.