As the world's largest business organization, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce connects a diverse membership, from small businesses and local chambers to leading industry groups and global corporations. A trusted advocate, the Chamber represents members on Capitol Hill, in state legislatures, and around the world, ensuring their voice is heard.
The Chamber regularly convenes industry leaders, local chambers, government officials, members of Congress, candidates, and others, to foster trust, enhance credibility and expertise, and promote partnerships and collaboration.
Our mission is clear: to build strong relationships among these groups, empower businesses to play a vital role in a healthy democracy, and shape policies that benefit all Americans.
Click through the images for a glimpse of our work this year.
The Chamber was honored to host retiring members of the 118th Congress, Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), and Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), for a discussion reflecting on their time in office and sharing insights into what to expect next Congress.
The Chamber took part in a post-election event in November with Punchbowl News Founder Anna Palmer, Fmr. Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, Executive Vice President of Meridian International Center Natalie Jones, USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, and U.S. Chamber Head of Government Affairs Rodney Davis. The event convened foreign ambassadors and senior diplomats with thought leaders in D.C.
Traci Tapani, Member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and Vice-Chair of the Chamber's Small Business Council, hosted Rep. Pete Stauber of Minnesota's 8th District at Tapani’s small business, Wyoming Machine Inc.
The Chamber met with Sen. Susan Collins of Maine in October.
The Chamber presented Rep. Young Kim of California's 40th District with the Advocate for American Business Award in October.
U.S. President & CEO Suzanne P. Clark spoke with Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) at our 61st U.S.-Japan Business Conference in October.
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell spoke at the Chamber's 61st U.S.-Japan Business Conference in October.
Rep Danny Davis (D-IL) and Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) spoke at the Second Chance Employment Forum in September.
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) talks with Chamber Senior Vice President Rick Wade and Vice President Carmen West during a U.S. Chamber-hosted conversation on Renewing Growth and Expanding Opportunity. The event was held in conjunction with the Congressional Black Caucus' annual legislative conference.
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) and Chamber Senior Vice President Tom Quaadman at the U.S. Chamber's Free Enterprise: Renewing Growth and Expanding Opportunity reception and conversation.
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) discussed their work on the Defense Modernization Caucus at the Global Aerospace Summit in September.
The Chamber spoke with Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) and Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV-3) about Congressional priorities at the Global Aerospace Summit in September.
Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS), a member of the House Committee on Science and Technology and Co-Chair of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus, spoke with Airbus CEO Robin Hayes at the Global Aerospace Summit in September.
The Chamber spoke with Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas and discussed congressional priorities and critical issues in the aviation industry at the Aerospace Summit in September.
Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the FCC, spoke at the Global Aerospace Summit 2024 in September.
The U.S. Chamber and the Greater Houston Partnership hosted Sen. Ted Cruz and business owners to discuss how artificial intelligence can boost small business success.
The Chamber attended an infrastructure event with Sen. Jack Reed and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse in August, where Sen. Reed announced funding for Rhode Island beaches, improving water quality, and more.
The Chamber attended a Small Business Roundtable Tax Event hosted by Rep. Mike Kelly (PA's 16th Congressional District) and Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA's 11th Congressional District) in New Freedom, Pennsylvania in August.
The Chamber presented Rep. Kevin Kiley, of California's 3rd Congressional District, with our Advocate for American Business Award at a joint Roseville-Lincoln-Rocklin Chamber event.
The Chamber presented Rep. David Valadao, of California's 22nd Congressional District, with our Advocate for American Business award at a Tulare Chamber luncheon in July.
Kathleen Hicks, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, spoke at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum in July.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discussed global defense at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, which was hosted at the Chamber in July.
During a D.C. fly-in with Commerce Lexington in July, the Chamber met with Rep. Morgan McGarvey of Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District. Rep. Garvey noted the importance of bipartisanship.
The Chamber attended a San Diego East County Chamber luncheon in July with Rep. Sara Jacobs, of California's 51st Congressional District. Jacobs spoke on local issues, veterans, tax concerns, and more.
The Chamber met with Rep. Michael Rulli, of Ohio's 6th Congressional District, in June after his swearing-in ceremony, which followed his special election win.
Rep. Ashley Hinson, of Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, spoke at National Child Care Innovation Summit in June, hosted at the Chamber, about the need to ensure all families can access affordable, quality childcare.
The Chamber met with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, of Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, in June at the annual State of the Nation event in Langhorne, Pa.
The Chamber met with Rep. Gary Palmer, of Alabama's 6th Congressional District at an event hosted by the Leeds Chamber in June.
The Chamber met with Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii during the Taste of Hawaii event in June 2024.
Chamber representatives met with Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia during the Taste of Hawaii, hosted by the Hawaii Chamber in June 2024.
The Chamber met with Rep. Mike Carey, of Ohio's 15th Congressional District, to discuss workforce issues and averting the 2025 tax cliff, in June.
Chamber representatives met with Rep. Andy Barr, of Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, in June 2024.
The Chamber met with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky during the Murray-Calloway Chamber’s first ever D.C. fly-in in June 2024.
The Chamber participated in the Murray-Calloway Chamber’s first ever D.C. fly-in. featuring Rep. James Comer of Kentucky's 1st Congressional District in June 2024.
The Chamber attended an Oak Ridge Chamber gathering featuring Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, of Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District, in June 2024.
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan talked to our Board of Directors in June about the pro-business priorities he hopes to take to the U.S. Senate.
Paul Beckett from The Wall Street Journal talked to our Board of Directors in June about his colleague, Evan Gershkovich, who has been wrongfully detained in Russia for 14 months just for doing his job.
The Chamber met with Rep. Carol Miller, of West Virginia's 1st Congressional district, at the West Virginia State Society summer reception in June 2024.
The Chamber met with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, of Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District, to discuss legislative priorities in June 2024.
The Chamber met with Rep. Alex Mooney, of West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, about priorities for his state in June 2024.
The Chamber met with Rep. Hal Rogers, of Kentucky's 5th Congressional District, in June 2024.
The Chamber hosted the Free Enterprise Forum, which drew eight congressional candidates, in May 2024.
The Chamber hosted the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce at our Washington, D.C., headquarters in May 2024.
The Greater Springfield Chamber participated in its second annual D.C. fly-in. Chamber staff helped the delegation engage with Reps. Mary Miller (R-IL) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), and Sens. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL).
Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson joined the U.S. Chamber to update state and local chambers on the Farm Bill in May 2024.
Our EVP and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley sat down with Rep. Jody Arrington, of Texas's 19th Congressional District, at our Tax Policy Summit in May to discuss the importance of pro-growth tax policies.
The Chamber met with Rep. Buddy Carter, chair of the Energy and Commerce Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals subcommittee, to discuss data privacy in May 2024.
Chamber representatives met with Rep. Sanford Bishop, of Georgia's 2nd Congressional District, in April 2024.
The Chamber participated in meetings with the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, which included Sen. Ted Budd of North Carolina, in April 2024.
Chamber representatives met with Rep. Austin Scott, of Georgia's 8th Congressional District, in April 2024.
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo spoke at the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum, hosted at the Chamber, in April 2024.
The Chamber met with Sen. Angus King in Maine to discuss economic and foreign policy priorities in April 2024.
Representatives from the U.S. Chamber met with Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia's 7th Congressional District during the IT Modernization Forum in April 2024.
The Chamber met with Rep. Seth Magaziner, of Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District, to discuss infrastructure projects in April 2024.
Monumental Sports Chairman and CEO Ted Leonsis spoke to our Board of Directors in March.
Chamber Small Business Council Chair Joe Shamess attended the State of the Union in March as guest of Rep. Carol Miller of West Virginia's 1st Congressional District.
The U.S. Chamber participated in a local Chamber roundtable with Rep. Young Kim, of California's 40th District, in February 2024.
The Chamber met with Rep. Lloyd Smucker, of Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional district, during a legislative event hosted by the Lancaster Chamber in Lancaster, Penn. in February 2024.
The Chamber met with Rep. Chris Pappas, of New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, to discuss workforce and tax issues in February 2024.
The Chamber hosted Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas' 17th Congressional District for a roundtable discussion at the Texas Association of Business in February 2024.
Chamber representatives met with Rep. Morgan Luttrell of Texas' 8th Congressional District to discuss retail crime and other issues in February 2024.
The Chamber met with Rep. Gabe Amo of Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District to discuss immigration and other issues in February 2024.
The Chamber joined the Dayton Area Chamber for a legislative update with Rep. Mike Carey of Ohio's 15th Congressional District in January 2024. Carey spoke about his work on the House Ways and Means Committee.
The Chamber moderated a fireside chat with Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona's 4th Congressional District in January 2024.
