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Our Work

The U.S. Chamber works with leaders at the U.S. Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, Congressional committees, and state legislatures to protect opportunities for independent contractors, promote needed immigration reforms to welcome global talent to the American workforce, and preserve every American’s right to work.

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U.S. Chamber Praises Pause on Enforcement of Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule

Chamber Comments on OSHA's Proposed Heat Rule

U.S. Chamber Statement on McFerran Nomination to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

U.S. Chamber Letter of Support for H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act

U.S. Chamber Letter on S.4638, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025"