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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Colleagues: Provided below are links provided by OSD. CIO guidance on DoD use of peripheral computer equipment DPC process for 3610 reimbursement
This Coalition letter was sent to the members of the United States Congress, urging eligibility for all nonprofit organizations in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This letter was signed by organizations from all 50 states, plus American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Mariana Islands.
Colleagues: Below are a few helpful links provided by OSD. If you would like a copy of the memo released on managing impacts COVID is having on Defense Contracts, please email Kathryn Levantovscaia at KLevantovscaia@USCHamber.com. Transcript from USD Lord’s COVID-19 response press briefing yesterday
May 1st OSD A&S COVID Conference Call Notes: OSD:
On May 1, 2020 the Chamber delivered this letter to Secretary Mnuchin regarding comments and recommendations for revisions to the Employee Retention Tax Credit FAQs #64 and #65 released by the IRS.
The Honorable Russ VoughtActing DirectorThe Office of Management and Budget725 17 th Street, NWWashington, DC 20503 Re: Support for the DOL’s Final Rule Regarding Default Electronic Disclosureby Employee Pension Benefit Plans Under ERI SA, RIN1210 -AB90 Dear Acting Director Vought:
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s International Cyber Law Project is an online reference tool that maps the cybersecurity and cybersecurity-related policy landscape.
The Honorable J.B. PritzkerGovernor of the State of Illinois207 State HouseSpringfield, IL 62706 Dear Governor Pritzker:
One of the debates that has been flaring up recently is whether OSHA has taken the proper course in directing employers on how to protect employees from exposure to coronavirus by focusing on issuing guidance instead of a regulation.