Strategic Advocacy
The Strategic Advocacy division is comprised of several major policy divisions within the Chamber including theCyber, Space, and National Security Division; Economic Policy Division; Employment Policy Division; and Small Business Policy Division. Environmental Affairs and Sustainability, Health Policy, and Transportation and Infrastructure Policy are also under the umbrella of the Policy Group.
The division works closely with the Chamber's Congressional and Public Affairs and Political Affairs and Federation Relations divisions.
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Note: on April 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced the“Path Forward” program, an initiative to address how Americans and businesses can return to work safely, successfully, and sustainably. The program includes a comprehensive framework of considerations, an event series that will feature diverse viewpoints from the public and private sectors, and recommendations on the practices and policies needed to begin a phased process to bring the full American economy back to work.
This Hill letter was sent to the members of the United States Congress, urging them to replenish funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.
Colleagues: Provided below are additional actions completed from yesterday’s call with OSD: Link to yesterday’s Small Business webinar with the Small Business Administration and their slides: https://business.defense.gov/Portals/57/Documents/SBA%20Webinar.pdf?ver=2020-04-09-115529-690 Links to the Services Small Business portals industry can reach out to:
Colleagues, Provided below are notes from April 9th OSD A&S COVID conference call with Associations and the Chamber:
Chief Steven CasstevensPresidentInternational Association of Chiefs of Police44 Canal Center Plaza #200Alexandria, VA 22314 The Honorable Tim FoxPresidentNational Association of Attorneys General1850 M Street NW, 12th floorWashington, DC 20036 Sheriff Daron HallPresidentNational Sheriffs’ Association1450 Duke StreetAlexandria, VA 22314
Colleagues: Official JATF Landing Page available here and the COVID-19 JATF Industry Portal (powered by AFWerx) available here. If you would like a copy of DIB’s Small Business Best Practices or the Class Deviation- CARES Act Section 3610 Implementation, please email Katie Levantovscaia at KLevantovscaia@USCHamber.com
These firms account for more than one-third of all firms in the United States and employ more than a quarter of America’s workforce.
April 8th OSD A&S COVID Conference Call Notes