What is family-owned business advocacy?

Family-owned business advocacy involves educating federal and state legislators on the economic impact, tax challenges, and regulatory issues facing family enterprises. It ensures policy decisions support long-term business growth and intergenerational succession.

How do family businesses impact the U.S. economy?

Family-owned businesses contribute $7.7 Trillion to the U.S. GDP and employ over 83.3 million workers, representing approximately 59% of the total U.S. private sector workforce.

What key legislative issues does Family Enterprise USA address?

FEUSA focuses on critical tax and economic policies including defending estate tax exemption levels, opposing wealth taxes, preserving Section 199A pass-through deductions, and protecting valuation discounts for business succession.

Family Enterprise USA - Advocating For Family Owned Business

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At Family Enterprise USA we provide a number membership opportunities to accommodate all levels of commitment. We exist solely for, and are supported by, family businesses.

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Family Enterprise USA is the bipartisan voice for hardworking families of family-owned businesses. It advocates for family businesses and educates lawmakers in Washington, D.C., exclusively on the critical tax and economic policies impacting their businesses, workers, communities, and families. Family Enterprise USA represents and celebrates family-owned businesses of all sizes, professions, and industries.

We hope your family will choose to be a member of Family Enterprise USA.

About Family Enterprise USA

Family Enterprise USA is respected and relied upon to be the voice for family business in Washington DC.

Family Enterprise USA members meet with legislators in Washington D.C., to present information on the organization’s latest work and current research.

Family Enterprise USA members educate legislators on the current economic environment that businesses face around the country.

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Family Business News & Updates

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