Rule lifecycle · RIN:3245-AI67
Small Business Size Standards
Small Business Administration — observed across 2 documents over 35 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The SBA proposes to change the size limits that decide whether you qualify as a small business for federal contracts, loans, and other assistance programs. Review the proposal to see if the new size standards affect your business's eligibility, and submit feedback to the SBA by November 20 if you're impacted.
First seen
Aug 20, 2026
Last seen
Sep 24, 2026
Latest stage
Proposed Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Effective on
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Comments close
Friday, November 20, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Aug 20, 2026·91 FR 53741
Small Business Size Standards
comments close Sep 21, 2026#2026-17042
Proposed·Sep 24, 2026·91 FR 60524
Small Business Size Standards
effective Aug 20, 2026comments close Nov 20, 2026#2026-19546